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Knowing Neurons

Knowing Neurons

Knowing Neurons is a podcast in which neuroscientists take you on a guided tour of the brain. Whether you’re a science enthusiast or a scientist yourself: if you’re interested in the brain, we’ve got something for you.

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01:10:20

Neurocharlas Episodio 2: De Colombia a Harvard con la...

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2025/11/10

En este episodio, exploramos la trayectoria científica de la Dra. Angélica Torres-Berrio como mujer latinoamericana y bilingüe. Nacida en Colombia, realizó su licenciatura en Psicología en la Universidad Nacional de Colombia, su maestría en Neurociencia en la Universidad de Sevilla, su doctorado en la Universidad McGill y su postdoctorado en Mount Sinai en Nueva York. Actualmente, dirige un laboratorio en la Escuela de Medicina de Harvard y es Directora de Investigación Social y Cognitiva en el

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00:17:01

Knowing Neurons at the British Neuroscience...

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2025/09/12

Knowing Neurons interviews Dr. William Pettersson-Yeo, an Academic Clinical Fellow and a member of the British Neuroscience Association. In this episode we discuss Dr. Pettersson-Yeo's research on first episode psychosis using AI as a tool to identify patients with treatment-resistant psychosis.Be sure to check out the rest of the BNA 2025 content and join as a member. By joining the BNA you will be part of a vibrant, progressive community of over 3000 neuroscientists from across all sectors,

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00:29:41

Inside the Marie Curie PhD Experience – with Jay

Knowing Neurons ·

2025/09/03

In this episode of PhD Deep Dive, Greta chats with Jay about his journey from India to Europe — and the surprising differences in how science is practiced differently across continents. They unpack everything from academic culture shocks to what truly helps you grow as a researcher. From information overload to the myth of multitasking, this episode dives into strategies to think deeper and work smarter.

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00:47:55

PhD Deep Dive #5: One Lab, Two Paths: Academia vs....

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2025/06/24

In this episode of PhD Deep Dive, host Lan Vi sits down with Diana and Marta, two neuroscientists who began their academic journey together in the same lab in Madrid—but chose very different paths after completing their PhDs.Marta is currently pursuing her PhD in Switzerland, continuing her path in academia, while Diana made the leap into industry and now works as a Data Analyst. Together, they break down the key differences between these two worlds: from application processes, day-to-day

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00:19:09

PhD Deep Dive with Knowing Neurons #4

Knowing Neurons ·

2025/04/30

In this episode, we meet Troy, a second-year PhD student at the Donders Institute in the Netherlands. We talk about his research on inhibitory bouton removal using two-photon microscopy, and what everyday life in academia looks like — the challenges, the joys, and the things in between. Troy also shares how he found his way into his PhD program, what the application and interview process was like, and offers advice for anyone thinking about pursuing a PhD.Produced by: Greta Sandow, LanVi Nguyen,

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00:15:27

Knowing Neurons at the British Neuroscience...

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2025/04/25

Knowing Neurons interviews Dr. Michal Milczarek, Senior Research Associate at the University of Bristol. In this episode we discuss Dr. Milczarek's upcoming talk at the British Neuroscience Association's Festival of Neuroscience, the challenges of modeling schizophrenia, and his career path as a postdoctoral researcher.Produced by: Ashley Adamson & Teel WaltersIllustration: Maria Vogel

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00:11:53

Knowing Neurons at the British Neuroscience...

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2025/04/16

Knowing Neurons interviews Dr. Kirsty McMillan, Tenure-Track Fellow at the University of Liverpool. In this episode we discuss Dr. McMillan's upcoming talk at the British Neuroscience Association's Festival of Neuroscience, the importance of science communication, and her path recently establishing her independent lab.Produced by Ashley Adamson and Teel WaltersVisit the BNA websiteMcMillan lab webiste

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00:21:45

PhD Deep Dive with Knowing Neurons #3

Knowing Neurons ·

2025/03/30

In this episode we get to know Jana, who is currently working on her PhD in the field of biomedical engineering at the University of Twente in the Netherlands. She shares insights into her fascinating research on creating tiny hearts using human stem cells (organ-on-a-chip), which can be used for disease modeling and have the potential to reduce the need for animal testing. We also explore how her work connects to neuroscience and discuss career opportunities for PhD candidates beyond

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00:45:32

PhD Deep Dive with Knowing Neurons #2

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2025/02/28

In this episode, our guest, Huseyin, takes Greta on his academic journey—from becoming a medical doctor in Ukraine to pursuing his Master's in Neuroscience in Scotland and finally his PhD on psychedelics in the Netherlands. He shares his experiences of discovering his passion for neuroscience, the challenges of finding a suitable PhD position and securing funding. Huseyin also offers his personal insights into the academic systems in Cyprus, Ukraine, and the Netherlands.Disclaimer: Some topics

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01:44:09

Neurocharlas episodio 1: Rompiendo barreras...

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2025/02/06

En este episodio, la Dra. Carla Suhr y el Dr. Rafael Romero nos comparten cómo el Proyecto de Divulgación y Traducción de Knowing Neurons ha roto barreras idiomáticas en la comunicación científica, combinando neurociencia y lingüística para hacer el conocimiento más accesible en español. Exploramos su impacto en la educación, la divulgación y la comunidad científica, un esfuerzo reconocido con el premio SfN Next Generation 2022.Produced by: Natalia Padillo-Anthemides, Brenda Leyva, and Alba

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00:24:43

PhD Deep Dive with Knowing Neurons

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2025/01/28

Join Larissa, Johanna, LanVi, and Lisa as they dive into the journey of doing a PhD in Europe! From tips on finding the perfect lab and navigating the application process to tackling your research and defending your dissertation, this series is packed with advice, personal stories, and practical insights for aspiring academics.Produced by: Lisa-Sophie Wüstner, Larissa Weyler, Johanna Popp, LanVi Nguyen, and Daniel Janko Graphics: Maria Vogel

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00:26:05

Chatting Neurons with Megan Hall

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2025/01/14

The Chatting Neurons podcast showcases the exciting work of early-career researchers in neuroscience, offering engaging conversations that demystify complex topics. Hosted by Daniel, each episode highlights the journey and discoveries of a new guest, making cutting-edge research accessible to all. Listeners are invited to join the conversation by signing up via the link in the show notes.Fill out the questionnaire, and we will reach out. Megan Hall Participate in one of Megan's studies.

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00:53:20

Science Policy Mini-Series #4 with Prof. Andrea Lavazza

Knowing Neurons ·

2024/06/27

Welcome to the fourth episode of our Science Policy mini-series. In this episode, we interview Prof. Andrea Lavazza. Prof. Lavazza is a professor of neuroethics at the University of Pavia in Italy. Among other topics, we discussed what is the field of neuroethics concerned with, how philosophy can help us with informing policy and decision-making, or ethical issues that come with using neuroimaging in the courtroom.

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00:25:21

Science Policy Mini-Series #3 with Katie Cooke

Knowing Neurons ·

2024/06/19

Welcome to the third episode of our Science Policy mini-series, where Daniel talked with Katie Cooke. Katie participated in our last year's Science Policy Paper Competition with her paper 'Gender Dysphoria: What it is and Why Does it Matter?'. We discussed what is gender-affirming health care, why is it important to allow access to it, and if there is enough scientific evidence to ban it.

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00:29:52

Science Policy Mini-Series #2 with Kathleen Carmichael

Knowing Neurons ·

2024/05/08

Welcome to the second episode of our Science Policy mini-series, where we interview Kathleen Carmichael. Kathleen participated in last year's ⁠Science Policy Paper competition⁠ with her paper, ⁠'Revealing Injured Minds: Harnessing Cutting-Edge Neuroimaging for Enhanced Brain Injury Claim Validity'⁠. We discuss the different issues she touches upon in her work, such as the challenges that come with the potential use of neuroimaging measures in the courtroom. These include but are not

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00:26:22

Science Policy Mini-Series #1 with Erin Morrow

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2024/05/01

In the first episode of our Science Policy mini-series, Knowing Neurons interview Erin Morrow. Erin participated in last year's Science Policy Paper competition with her paper, 'The Truth is in Your Eyes: Regulating the Covert Use of Pupil Biofeedback'. We discuss the different issues she touches upon in her work as well as other ethical concerns related to the latest developments in the filed of brain-computer interface. Erin's social media: Twitter LinkedIn Written and

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01:04:15

Science Communication and Outreach Mini-Series #1...

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2023/03/10

In the first episode of our science communication and outreach mini-series, Knowing Neurons interviews Dr. Ben Rein, a postdoctoral researcher at Stanford University and, outside the lab, a science communicator with an audience of over 900 thousand on TikTok, Instagram, and BiliBili. We discuss Ben’s research, thoughts on science communication, and his experience going viral during the COVID-19 pandemic. Visit benrein.com for links to all of Ben’s social media channels!Written and produced by

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01:09:31

Computational Modeling and Skill-Building with...

Knowing Neurons ·

2022/12/12

Knowing Neurons interviews Dr. Bradley Love, Professor of Cognitive and Decision Sciences at University College London and an inaugural Turing Fellow at the Alan Turing Institute. In this episode, we discuss his views on Marr's levels of analysis, computational modeling for studying the brain, and his interdisciplinary research into cognitive science and artificial intelligence. Learn more about Bradley's research at http://bradlove.org/. Papers

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01:19:48

Allen Institute Mini-Series #3 with Karel Svoboda

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2022/10/26

Knowing Neurons interviews Dr. Karel Svoboda, Vice President and Executive Director of the Allen Institute for Neural Dynamics, as a continuation of our Allen Institute mini-series. Learn more about Karel’s work and the Allen Institute at alleninstitute.org. Written and produced by Chaoqun Yin, Elizabeth Burnette, Ebrahim Feghhi, Danny Kusko, and Ayushe Sharma. Music Used: "Bleeping Demo" by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/7012-bleeping-demo Licensed under Creative

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00:37:36

"A Molecule Away from Madness" with Sara Manning Peskin

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2022/08/08

Knowing Neurons interviews Dr. Sara Manning Peskin, clinical neurologist at the University of Pennsylvania and author of "A Molecule Away from Madness: Tales from the Hijacked Brain." We discuss Sara’s scienctific and medical background and writing career, as well as the science, history, and diagnostic detective work behind the fascinating set of stories and characters featured in the book itself. Written and produced by Chaoqun Yin, Elizabeth Burnette, Ebrahim Fegghi, Danny Kusko, and Ayushe

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