• Research Questions

  • To examine the clinical and neuropathological effects of running protocols in a clinically relevant model of Multiple Sclerosis (Experimental Autoimmune Encephalomyelitis; EAE);

  • To define the most effective training protocol inducing systemic immune-modulation and direct neuro-protection in EAE;

  • To elucidate the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying the peripheral immune-modulatory and neuroprotective effects of exercise training.

• Methodologies used

  • Animal Models for Neurodegeneration

  • Clinical  Assessments

  • Behavioral Tests

  • Histopathological Analyses

  • Cell Cultures

  • Cell Isolation Methods (FACS, MACS)

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• Keywords

  • Physical Exercise, Immunomodulation, Neuroprotection, Multiple Sclerosis, Experimental Autoimmune Encephalomyelitis

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• Courses for Advanced Neuroscience Study

  • Neuroanatomy

  • Exercise is Medicine for Brain

  • Regenerative Medicine for Neurodegenerative Diseases