MAS Advanced Knowledge

Building up on the Basic Modules, the Advanced program consists of 3 online modules with approx. 50 in-depth online lectures.  

English is the official language of tuition.

Modules

Module 5

Basics Science (self-study)

Programm

Clearing the brain at night: sleep & glymphatics R. Fronczek
Hybrid states between wake and sleep: a portal into sleepers’ cognition? D. Oudiette
Network neurophysiology F. Fröhlich
Network physiology-pathology K. Schindler
Network physiology of the sleep wake cycle A. Adamantidis
Genetics of sleep and sleep disorders  M. Tafti
Circadian clocks: mechanisms and functions S. Brown (†)
Sleep across the life span and spieces M. Schmidt
Neurobiology of the consciousness system S. Sarasso
Sleep, epilepsy and chronobiology M. Baud
Animal model of narcolepsy T. Scammel
Animal model of RBD P.H. Luppi
Spatio-temporal dynamics of brain activity during sleep V. Vyazovskiy
The complexities of cortical development as revealed through the lens of sleep M.S. Blumberg
Sleep and cognition M. Schabus
EEG oscillations in different sleep states: genesis & function A. Adamantidis
Functions of sleep and clocks

T. Roenneberg, C. Robles, M. Schmidt, M. Blumberg, C. Cirelli, S. Aton
Sleep and brain plasticity A. Adamantidis

This module will be accessible online.

Duration: 60-70 hours of self-study
Credits: 5 ECTS
Location: Online: self-study
Exams: The examination will consist in multiple-choice questions. Students are required to pass in order to gain access to the next lectures.

 

Module 6

Primary Sleep Disorders (self-study)

Programm

Circadian rhythm sleep-wake disorders C. Garbazza
Sleep-related movement disorders A. Heidbreder
RLS/PLMS: clinical aspects and treatment M. Manconi
Clinical and neurophysiologic correlates of leg movement activity during sleep R. Ferri
Parasomnias and state dissociations L. Nobili
REM parasomnias and treatment P. Bargiotas
Treatment of insomnia: pharmacological and psychotherapeutic approach D. Riemann
Pediatric sleep medicine O. Bruni
Sleep apneas A.K. Brill
OSA treatment: options and complications R. Heinzer
Physiology and phenomenology of dreaming F. Siclari
Pediatric narcolepsy G. Plazzi
Primary central disorders of hypersomnolece I C. Bassetti
Primary central disorders of hypersomnolece II C. Bassetti
CBT-I for insomnia: state of the art V. Castronovo
Perception & misperception in patients affected by insomnia A. Castelnovo
Insomnia: the basics D. Riemann
Mechanisms of endogenous epileptogenicity P. Jiruska
arges in ictogenesis - A dynam P. Jiruska

This module will be accessible online.

Duration: 60-80 hours of self-study
Credits: 6 ECTS
Location: Online: self-study
Exams: The examination will consist in multiple-choice questions. Students are required to pass in order to gain access to the next lectures.

Module 7

Objective Sleep Measures (self-study)

Programm

Imaging during slepp (IMRI, PET, NIRS) P. Maquet
Electrical activity during sleep (EEG, HD-EEG, MEG, LFP, Unit recordings) R. Heinzer
Objective measurments of sleep in the sleep laboratory P. Pizza
Introduction of sleep scoring A. Castelnovo
Practical study of the scoring software A. Castelnovo
Fair evaluation of automatic sleep staging models L. Fiorillo
Actigraphy in sleep medicine: principles, metrics, and clinical applications M. Veneruso
Advanced sleep scoring of motor events M. Manconi
Advanced sleep scoring of respiratory events M. Schmidt

This module will be accessible online.

Duration: 40-50 hours of self-study
Credits: 4 ECTS
Location: Online: self-study
Exams: The examination will consist in multiple-choice questions. Students are required to pass in order to gain access to the next lectures.