Essentials of Cerebellum and Cerebellar Disorders: A Primer For Graduate Students

Essentials of the Cerebellum and Cerebellar Disorders is the first book of its kind written specifically for graduate students and clinicians. It is based on the 4-volume treatise, Handbook of the Cerebellum and Cerebellar Disorders (Springer, 2013), the definitive reference for scientists and neurologists in the field of cerebellar neurobiology. There have been fundamental advances in the basic science and clinical neurology of the cerebellum and its role in sensorimotor function and cognition. This monograph makes this large and expanding body of knowledge readily accessible to trainees and clinicians alike. The editors are world leaders in the field, and the chapters are authored by an international panel of experts drawn from ataxia clinics and cerebellar laboratories throughout North America, Europe and Asia. Essentials provides a solid grounding in the field of cerebellar research and ataxiology from cerebellar circuity to clinical practice, and it serves as a springboard to a deeper appreciation of both the principles and the complexities of cerebellar neurobiology. Clinicians are expected to have a deep appreciation of cerebellar disorders, not only in specialized ataxia clinics but also in adult and pediatric neurology, neurosurgery, psychiatry and neuropsychology practices, and in outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation settings. This book is an indispensable resource for students and practitioners navigating the evolving field of cerebellar motor and cognitive neurology. It also links to the more expansive Handbook for those who need to explore the topics in this monograph in greater depth.


Table of Contents:
1 Introduction.- 2 Brief Historical Note.- 3 Anatomy And Histology Of The Cerebellum.- 4 Embryology And Development Of The Cerebellum.- 5 Cerebellar Circuits: Biochemistry, Neurotransmitters And Neuromodulation.- 6 Basic Physiology.- 7 Neuroimaging Of The Cerebellum.- 8 Functional Properties Of The Cerebellum.- 9 Cellular And Animal Models Of Cerebellar Disorders.- 10 Human Cerebellar Symptoms: From Movement To Cognition.- 11 Human Cerebellar Disorders: From Prenatal Period To Elderly.- 12 Therapies Of Cerebellar Ataxias.- Index

About the Author :
International panel of editors: the 6 editors have a strong experience in research and/or in the clinic. They all devote most of their time to cerebellar research and have regular teaching duties for several of them. Through their networks, their students and the attendance to international conferences, they will contribute to a fast dissemination of the book.
International panel of authors: the book will gather an international panel of scientists who are key-players in the field. They are located in USA, in Europe and in Asia. Many of them have contributed to the Handbook and we also aim to attract novel authors or young talented scientists. The authors will come from the best clinical centers, universities or research centers in the world.