Sleep and Scents - Dr. Julia Harris
CortexCast - A Neuroscience Podcast
by Julia Harris, Neddy Kareha, Katherine Willard
9M ago
In this episode, we interview Dr. Julia Harris to discuss her ongoing research on sleep utilising the olfactory system ..read more
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Snoozing Fruitflies
CortexCast - A Neuroscience Podcast
by Ritika Mukherji, Raffaele Sarnataro, Neddy Kareha, Katherine Willard
1y ago
In this episode with Dr Sarnataro, we explore techniques used during his recent PhD to investigate the mitochondrial dynamics in neurons of sleeping fruitflies. Raffaele also offers advice on how to make the most of an Oxford PhD position. Raffaele Sarnataro — Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics (DPAG) (ox.ac.uk ..read more
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The Moving Brain with Dr. Andrew Peters
CortexCast - A Neuroscience Podcast
by Katherine Willard, Neddy Kareha, Ritika Mukherji
1y ago
We met with Dr Andrew Peters (a new PI) to discuss his career in neuroscience so far studying movement in the brain. By combining multiple modern techniques, Andy interrogates global circuits during motor learning and behaviour ..read more
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Season 2 Trailer
CortexCast - A Neuroscience Podcast
by Neddy Kareha, Katherine Willard, Ritika Mukherji
1y ago
The trailer for the second season of CortexCast ..read more
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It's All Optical - Adam Packer
CortexCast - A Neuroscience Podcast
by Adam Packer, Paula Kaanders, Lukas Krone, Alex von Klemperer
4y ago
We discuss all-optical interrogation techniques and the mysterious claustrum. Paula Kaanders and Lukas Krone talk to Dr Adam Packer from the Department of Physiology, Anatomy & Genetics about his work on all-optical interrogation techniques: a technology that enables him to read and write neural activity. Besides this, we talk about his recent interest in the claustrum, a brain region we know little about. Adam also discusses his career path and his advice to graduate students ..read more
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Facing Depression - Catherine Harmer
CortexCast - A Neuroscience Podcast
by Catherine Harmer, Paula Kaanders, Lukas Krone, Alex von Klemperer
4y ago
We discuss the brain mechanisms behind depression. Paula Kaanders and Lukas Krone talk to Prof Catherine Harmer from the Department of Psychiatry about her work on emotional processing in depression and the latest developments in understanding and treating depression. We also talk about Catherine's career path and her advice to graduate students ..read more
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This Might Hurt - Irene Tracey
CortexCast - A Neuroscience Podcast
by Irene Tracey, Paula Kaanders, Lukas Krone, Alex von Klemperer
5y ago
We discuss the Neuroscience of Pain perception Lukas Krone and Alex von Klemperer talk to Prof Irene Tracey of the Oxford Nuffield Clinical Neurosciences Department about her pioneering work studying chronic and acute pain through neuroimaging as well as some of her more recent projects on Aneasthetic depth. We also discuss how she approaches both being a scientist and taking on executive roles such as head of department and her life outside of science ..read more
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At First Sight - Holly Bridge
CortexCast - A Neuroscience Podcast
by Alex von Klemperer, Samuel Picard, Paula Kaanders, Holly Bridge
5y ago
We discuss how the Brain processes vision. Holly Bridge from the Wellcome Centre for Integrative Neuroimaging discusses how the visual system works. We also talk about how visual processing is studied and what the brain does when sensory input from the eyes is disrupted. More information at www.cortexclub.com. Theme music is by Eves Blue ..read more
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Intro : Cortex Just Keeps the Rest of the Brain Warm
CortexCast - A Neuroscience Podcast
by Alex von Klemperer, Paula Kaanders, Samuel Picard
5y ago
We talk through what listeners can expect from future episodes of CortexCast. In this introductory episode Alex, Paula and Samuel explain the purpose of this new podcast series and how it came about. We also offer a sneak peek at some of the upcoming episodes ..read more
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At The Interface : Richard Mooney
CortexCast - A Neuroscience Podcast
by Alexander von Klemperer, Samuel Picard, Richard Mooney
5y ago
We discuss Auditory Neuroscience in particular during vocal learning Auditory Neurobiologist Prof Richard Mooney from the Duke University joins Alex and Sam to discuss his work on the Neuroscience behind vocal learning and communication. We explore how the brain processes sounds and how this may be different during vocal learning or other movements that generate sound. We also discuss Prof Mooney's perspective on the advances in neurophysiology and how his love of music influenced his decisions to study auditory neuroscience. More information at www.cortexclub.com. Theme music is by Eves Blue ..read more
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