Translational Research on Alzheimer's Disease (Certificate)
Overview
The graduate certificate program in Translational Research on Alzheimer’s Disease and Alzheimer’s Disease Related Dementias can be completed in one year or over a maximum of three years. The extended time will be especially valuable for doctoral student and postdoctoral trainees who are actively involved in the research enterprise and might not have the flexibility to engage in more than one course in a semester.
The Program is designed to provide students with focused training related to central issues and techniques in Translational Research on Alzheimer’s Disease and Alzheimer’s Disease Related Dementias. To this end, the Program requires the successful completion of six courses for a total of 12 credits. The Graduate Certificate will facilitate a solid understanding of a wide variety of translational research on Alzheimer’s Disease and Alzheimer’s Disease Related Dementias (AD/ADRD), including neuropsychological and neuropathological disease features, genetic risk factors, biomarkers and brain imaging tools, biocomputational analyses as well as therapeutic approaches and clinical trial designs.
Admissions
To apply for admission applicants must submit the following:
- Online Graduate School application
- Personal Statement: A one-page personal statement describing the applicant’s career goals and purpose for studying Translational Research on Alzheimer's Disease.
- Resume: The applicant’s current resume or curriculum vitae, including professional work/practice since graduating with a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent).
- Application Fee: A nonrefundable application fee of $50.00 (U.S. dollars). Checks or money orders should be made out to the University of Colorado.
- Transcripts: Unofficial transcripts from all post-secondary colleges and/or universities should be sent directly to:
- Electronic Transcripts should be sent to: graduate.school@cuanschutz.edu (preferred)
- If sending a physical transcript, please mail to:
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Graduate School
Mail Stop C296
Fitzsimons Building, W5107
13001 E. 17th Place
Aurora, CO 80045
International students must meet ALL of the requirements above and those required by International Admissions.
Certificate Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| TRAD 6210 | Translational Research - Alzheimer’s Disease/Dementias | 4 |
| TRAD 6211 | Research/Development in Alzheimer’s Disease/Dementias | 1 |
| TRAD 6212 | Mini-Rotations AD/ADRD Translational Research | 1 |
| BSBT 6112 | Introduction to Biocomputing | 2 |
| BSBT 6113 | Data Science with R | 1 |
| PMED 6210 | Multi-Omic Approaches in Personalized Medicine | 3 |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of the Graduate Certificate Program, students will be able to
- Apply principles of experimental design and problem solving related to Translational Research on Alzheimer’s Disease and Alzheimer’s Disease Related Dementias
- Employ basic tools of biocomputing and multi omics analysis with respect to problems in Translational Research on Alzheimer’s Disease and Alzheimer’s Disease Related Dementias
- Compare and contrast the specific differences and opportunities in academic versus industrial research related to Translational Research on Alzheimer’s Disease and Alzheimer’s Disease Related Dementias.
Contact Us
Huntington Potter, PhD
Kurt N. and Edith von Kaulla Memorial Professor of Neurology
Vice Chair for Basic Research, Department of Neurology
Director, University of Colorado Alzheimer's and Cognition Center
Director, Alzheimer’s Disease Program, Linda Crnic Institute for Down Syndrome
AAAS Fellow
Huntington.Potter@cuanschutz.edu
Deanna Ragsdale
Program Assistant
Deanna.Ragsdale@cuanschutz.edu