Track: Neuropharmacology and Neuroendocrinology
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The "Neuropharmacology and Neuroendocrinology" track explores the intricate relationship between the nervous system, pharmacological interventions, and hormonal regulation. This track covers the latest research and advancements in the pharmacological treatment of neurological disorders and how neuroendocrine systems influence brain function and behavior. Participants will gain insights into the development of novel drugs, mechanisms of action, and the role of hormones in modulating neurological health, while also learning about emerging therapies and research trends in the intersection of pharmacology and endocrinology.
Pharmacological Treatment of Neurodegenerative Diseases
This session will explore the pharmacological management of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and Huntington's disease. Discussions will cover the current drug therapies, their mechanisms of action, and limitations. Special emphasis will be placed on emerging treatments and innovative drug classes being developed to address the underlying causes of these diseases, such as tau and alpha-synuclein targeting therapies.
Neuropharmacology of Psychiatric Disorders
Explore the pharmacological approaches to treating psychiatric disorders such as depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder. This session will cover the different classes of psychiatric drugs, including antidepressants, antipsychotics, anxiolytics, and mood stabilizers, and the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics that influence their effectiveness. The session will also touch on the challenges of treating psychiatric comorbidities with neurological disorders.
Explore the pharmacological approaches to treating psychiatric disorders such as depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder. This session will cover the different classes of psychiatric drugs, including antidepressants, antipsychotics, anxiolytics, and mood stabilizers, and the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics that influence their effectiveness. The session will also touch on the challenges of treating psychiatric comorbidities with neurological disorders.
Hormonal Regulation of Brain Function: Neuroendocrine Pathways
This session will delve into the neuroendocrine systems and their role in regulating brain function and behavior. Topics will include the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, thyroid hormone regulation, and the effects of sex hormones on cognition, mood, and neuroplasticity. The session will explore how hormonal imbalances can contribute to neurological and psychiatric disorders and how targeting these pathways can lead to new therapeutic strategies.
This session will delve into the neuroendocrine systems and their role in regulating brain function and behavior. Topics will include the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, thyroid hormone regulation, and the effects of sex hormones on cognition, mood, and neuroplasticity. The session will explore how hormonal imbalances can contribute to neurological and psychiatric disorders and how targeting these pathways can lead to new therapeutic strategies.
Neurosteroids and Neuroactive Hormones
Explore the role of neurosteroids and other neuroactive hormones in brain function. This session will discuss how steroid hormones, such as cortisol and estrogen, influence neuronal excitability, synaptic plasticity, and overall brain health. Participants will learn about the emerging field of neurosteroids in neuroprotection, neurodegeneration, and their potential therapeutic roles in conditions like epilepsy, depression, and anxiety.
Explore the role of neurosteroids and other neuroactive hormones in brain function. This session will discuss how steroid hormones, such as cortisol and estrogen, influence neuronal excitability, synaptic plasticity, and overall brain health. Participants will learn about the emerging field of neurosteroids in neuroprotection, neurodegeneration, and their potential therapeutic roles in conditions like epilepsy, depression, and anxiety.
Neuropharmacology of Pain and Analgesia
Pain management remains a critical challenge in neurology, and this session will explore the pharmacological treatments for chronic pain, including the mechanisms of action of opioids, non-opioid analgesics, and emerging therapies such as cannabinoids and gene therapy. The session will also address the role of neuroendocrine factors in modulating pain perception and analgesic response.
Endocrine Disruptors and Brain Health
This session will explore the impact of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) on brain health. Topics will include how exposure to environmental toxins, such as pesticides, plastics, and industrial chemicals, can alter neuroendocrine systems and influence neurological function. The session will examine the potential links between EDCs and conditions such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), neurodevelopmental delays, and neurodegeneration.
Neuropharmacology of Seizures and Epilepsy
Focus on the pharmacological treatment of epilepsy and seizures, exploring antiepileptic drugs (AEDs), their mechanisms of action, and the challenges of managing refractory epilepsy. The session will also address the role of neuroendocrine factors, such as thyroid hormones and stress-related hormones, in the modulation of seizure activity and the potential for personalized medicine in epilepsy treatment.
Focus on the pharmacological treatment of epilepsy and seizures, exploring antiepileptic drugs (AEDs), their mechanisms of action, and the challenges of managing refractory epilepsy. The session will also address the role of neuroendocrine factors, such as thyroid hormones and stress-related hormones, in the modulation of seizure activity and the potential for personalized medicine in epilepsy treatment.
The Neuropharmacology and Neuroendocrinology track will provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of how pharmacological and hormonal factors influence brain health, offering valuable insights into the treatment of neurological and psychiatric disorders.
Scientific Highlights
- Advances in Neuropsychiatry
- Cognitive and Behavioural Neuroscience
- Mental Health and Psychiatry
- Neurological Disorders
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Neuro-Oncology
- Paediatric Neurology
- Central Nervous System and Neuropathology
- Neuroimaging and Brain Mapping
- Adult Neurogenesis
- Neuro-Ophthalmology & Visual Neuroscience
- Neurosurgery
- Neuropharmacology and Neuroendocrinology
- Neurotechnology and Neurorehabilitation
- Neuro Anatomy