Neuroscience Perspectives
Neuroscience Perspectives

Neuroscience Perspectives

Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience at the University of Rochester

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Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of neuroscience with our expert guests as they explore the mysteries of the brain and the latest breakthroughs in research with our host, John Foxe, PhD, director of the Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience at the University of Rochester.

Each episode features in-depth conversations with leading scientists, who unravel complex topics and tackle intriguing questions like: How does the brain shape our behavior? What role do genetics play in our health? How do early life experiences shape brain function and critical periods of brain development? Listen as they share their unique journeys to neuroscience research, lessons learned from the bench, and discoveries that transform our understanding of neurodevelopmental diseases and disorders like autism and Rett syndrome and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.

Whether you’re a seasoned scientist or just curious about the brain, our podcast will spark your interest, expand your understanding of this dynamic field, and lift the veil on how leaders in brain research made it to where they are today. Don’t miss out on your journey into the depths of neuroscience with experts from around the world—subscribe now!

Recent Episodes

What Happens When You Combine AI and Neuroscience?
DEC 19, 2024
What Happens When You Combine AI and Neuroscience?
<p>Can we predict brain health across a lifetime? Just as a knee injury at 20 might cause problems later, researchers are exploring how early brain experiences shape future brain health. In this episode of Neuroscience Perspectives, Dr. Randy McIntosh, Professor and Director at the Institute for Neuroscience and Neurotechnology at Simon Fraser University, discusses groundbreaking insights into brain health, neuroscience, and AI with Dr. John Foxe, Director of the Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience. Learn about the Virtual Brain, an open-source neuroscience platform that simulates human brain function, offering new ways to understand conditions like stroke, epilepsy, and neurodegenerative diseases. Discover how technology, artificial intelligence, and neuroscience are converging to unlock the secrets of the human brain.</p><p> </p><p>Virtual Brain: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.thevirtualbrain.org/tvb/zwei">https://www.thevirtualbrain.org/tvb/zwei</a></p><p> </p><p>🧠Stay Connected</p><p> </p><p>Subscribe: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@URNeuroscience">https://www.youtube.com/@URNeuroscience</a></p><p>X: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/URNeuroscience">https://x.com/URNeuroscience</a></p><p>BlueSky: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://bsky.app/profile/urneuroscience.bsky.social">https://bsky.app/profile/urneuroscience.bsky.social</a></p><p> </p><p>🧠 Experts in this Episode</p><p> </p><p>John Foxe, PhD: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/people/112360965-john-j-foxe">https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/people/112360965-john-j-foxe</a></p><p>Randy McIntosh, PhD: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.sfu.ca/bpk/about/people/faculty/randy-mcintosh.html">https://www.sfu.ca/bpk/about/people/faculty/randy-mcintosh.html</a></p><p> </p><p> 🧠Labs Mentioned</p><p> </p><p>Frederick J. and Marion A. Schindler Cognitive Neurophysiology Lab: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://urmc.info/1RG">https://urmc.info/1RG</a></p><p>McIntosh Lab: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.armcintosh.com/home">https://www.armcintosh.com/home</a></p><p></p><p>#brain #science #podcast</p>
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28 MIN
Unlocking the Brain's Communication Hub: The Power of the Thalamus with Dr. S. Murray Sherman
NOV 19, 2024
Unlocking the Brain's Communication Hub: The Power of the Thalamus with Dr. S. Murray Sherman
<p><strong>In this special episode of <em>Neuroscience Perspectives</em>, host </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/people/112360965-john-j-foxe"><strong>John Foxe, PhD</strong></a><strong>, director of the </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/del-monte-neuroscience.aspx"><strong>Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience at the University of Rochester</strong></a><strong>, sits down with </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://neurobiology.uchicago.edu/faculty/s-murray-sherman-phd"><strong>S. Murray Sherman, PhD</strong></a><strong>, Maurice Goldblatt Professor of Neurobiology at the </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.uchicago.edu/en"><strong>University of Chicago</strong></a><strong>, in Chicago at the annual </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.sfn.org/"><strong>Society for Neuroscience (SfN)</strong></a><strong> conference. Sherman is a neuroscientist known for his groundbreaking work on the thalamus. Dive into a compelling conversation that unravels how the thalamus plays a pivotal role as the brain's relay center, transforming sensory input into meaningful perceptions and actions. </strong></p><p>Discover how Dr. Sherman's research sheds light on the thalamus's intricate connections to cortical regions, revealing its role in shaping critical cognitive functions. From vision to decision-making, his work was integral in informing the understanding of the visual pathway from the retina through the thalamus to the cortex, and it also revealed other cortical areas organized in parallel to direct connections.</p><p>Learn how mentors and a bit of luck played critical roles in his journey, including Nobel laureates Richard Feynman, PhD, Roger Sperry, PhD, and Ray Guillery, PhD, who would become Sherman's longtime collaborator.</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.sfn.org/-/media/SfN/Documents/About/History-of-Neuroscience/Volume-10/HON-V10_S_Murray_Sherman.pdf">Link to Sherman's SfN profile piece</a>.</p><p>Whether you're a neuroscientist or just interested in the brain —listen, learn, and subscribe to Neuroscience Perspectives today!</p>
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26 MIN
Exploring the Genetic Dance of Neurons: What Roundworms Reveal About Behavior
OCT 25, 2024
Exploring the Genetic Dance of Neurons: What Roundworms Reveal About Behavior
<p>In this episode of <em>Neuroscience Perspectives</em>, we dive into the microscopic world of C. elegans—tiny roundworms that are revolutionizing our understanding of genetics and behavior. Join host <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/people/112360965-john-j-foxe">John Foxe, PhD</a>, director of the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/del-monte-neuroscience.aspx">Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience at the University of Rochester</a> as he chats with <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/people/112359212-douglas-stuart-portman">Doug Portman, PhD</a>, the Donald M. Foster Professor of Biomedical Genetics, Biology, and Neuroscience, at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/smd.aspx">URMC</a>. Portman’s research unravels the intriguing ways that biological sex shapes neural development and influences behaviors, like the eternal quest for food versus the search for a mate.</p><p></p><p>Discover how these unassuming creatures serve as a powerful model for understanding complex questions about the brain. What happens in the male C. elegans brain when the urge to find a mate overrides the basic need to eat? And how can these insights inform our understanding of sex differences in human health and disease susceptibility?</p><p></p><p>Whether you’re a neuroscience enthusiast or just curious about how tiny organisms can help answer big questions—listen, learn, and subscribe to Neuroscience Perspectives today!</p>
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32 MIN
What helped launch leaders in neuroscience into a lifetime of learning
AUG 22, 2024
What helped launch leaders in neuroscience into a lifetime of learning
<p>Is there a defining moment that set you on your current path? In this episode of Neuroscience Perspectives, we’re revisiting origin stories – what launched leading neuroscientists into a lifetime of learning and interest in the brain. Host: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.urmc.rochester.edu/people/112360965-john-j-foxe">John Foxe, PhD</a>, director of the<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/del-monte-neuroscience.aspx"> Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience</a> </p><p>Guests (in order of appearance): </p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/people/112363080-nathan-a-smith">Nathan A. Smith, PhD</a>, associate dean for Equity &amp; Inclusion for Research and Research Education and associate professor of Neuroscience at the University of Rochester School of Medicine School of Medicine and Dentistry, Full Episode: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://urmc.info/1G5">https://urmc.info/1G5</a> </p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://mcgovern.mit.edu/profile/fan-wang/">Fan Wang, PhD</a>, professor, Brain and Cognitive Sciences, McGovern Institute, MIT, Full Episode: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://urmc.info/1G7">https://urmc.info/1G7</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://henschlab.mcb.harvard.edu/people/professor-hensch/">Takao Hensch, PhD</a>, professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School at Boston Children’s Hospital and of Molecular and Cellular Biology at Harvard’s Center for Brain Science, Full Episode: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://urmc.info/1G4">https://urmc.info/1G4</a> </p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://medicine.yale.edu/profile/jess-cardin/">Jessica Cardin, PhD</a>, associate professor, and vice chair of the Neuroscience Department at Yale School of Medicine, Full Episode: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://urmc.info/1G6">https://urmc.info/1G6</a> </p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://psychology.yale.edu/people/kia-nobre">Kia Nobre, PhD</a>, director of the Center for Neurocognition and Behavior at the Wu Tsai Institute at Yale University, Full Episode: https://urmc.info/1G3</p>
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9 MIN