Neuroscientists Talk Shop Neuroscientists Talk Shop
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Neuroscientists Talk Shop is the University of Texas at San Antonio's (UTSA) Neurobiology Podcast, showcasing the current research of internationally renowned guest Neuroscientists. Each episode features a moderated discussion with a cross section of UTSA Neurobiology faculty, highlighting the featured guest's research, and the state of the art in the field at hand.
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Episode 286 - Nancy Philp, PhD
On April 18, 2024 we spoke with Nancy Philp about the blood supply to the retina and the cells and membrane transporters that deliver glucose and lactate to photoreceptors and other cells for glycolytic and aerobic metabolism.
Guest:
Nancy Philp, Professor, Department of Pathology and Genomic Medicine, Sidney Kimmel Medical School, Thomas Jefferson University
Participating:
Erica Tatiana Camacho, Departments of Mathematics and Neuroscience, Developmental and Regenerative Biology, UTSA
Host:
Charles Wilson, Department of Neuroscience, Developmental and Regenerative Biology, UTSA
Thanks to James Tepper for original music -
Episode 285 - Kara Marshall, PhD
On April 4, 2024 we had a chance to talk to Kara Marshall about the membrane protein PIEZO2, which is responsible for sensory transduction of many of the mechanical senses, including light touch, vibration, and proprioception. We especially focused on its function in sensing internal pressure and movement, including bladder pressure and blood pressure.
Guest:
Kara Marshall, Assistant Professor, Department of Neuroscience and Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Baylor College of Medicine
Participating:
Lindsey Macpherson, Department of Neuroscience, Developmental and Regenerative Biology, UTSA
Host:
Charles Wilson, Department of Neuroscience, Developmental and Regenerative Biology, UTSA
Thanks to Jim Tepper for original music -
Episode 284 - Dennis Sparta, PhD
On March 21, 2024, we spoke with Dennis Sparta on the complexity of brain circuitry and strategies for dissecting out the contributions of different brain areas engaged in reward and in alcohol use.
Guest:
Dennis Sparta, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Illinois Chicago.
Participating:
Marina Silveria, Department of Neuroscience, Developmental and Regenerative Biology, UTSA
Matt Wanat, Department of Neuroscience, Developmental and Regenerative Biology, UTSA
Host:
Charles Wilson, Department of Neuroscience, Developmental and Regenerative Biology, UTSA
Thanks to Jim Tepper for original music -
Episode 283 - Lynn Dobrunz, PhD
On March 7, 2024, we were joined by Lynn Dobrunz to talk about brain circuits underlying anxiety and PTSD, and the role of neuropeptide Y modulation of glutamate transmission in the hippocampus and amygdala.
Guest:
Lynn Dobrunz, who is Professor and Chair of the Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology and Director of the Neuroscience Institute at the University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center, Memphis.
Participating:
Marina Silveria, Department of Neuroscience, Developmental and Regenerative Biology, UTSA
Host:
Charles Wilson, Department of Neuroscience, Developmental and Regenerative Biology, UTSA
Thanks to James Tepper for original music -
Episode 282 - Dwight Bergles, PhD
On February 29, 2024 we got to talk to Dwight Bergles about the cellular mechanism that generates spontaneous activity in auditory receptors before the onset of hearing, and the function of that activity in development of appropriate circuitry throughout the auditory pathway.
Guest:
Dwight Bergles,Professor in the Departments of Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering, and Otolaryrngology-Head & Neck Surgery, and the Kavli Neuroscience Discovery Institute at Johns Hopkins University.
Participating:
Marina Silveria, Department of Neuroscience, Developmental and Regenerative Biology, UTSA
Host:
Charles Wilson, Department of Neuroscience, Developmental and Regenerative Biology, UTSA
Thanks to Jim Tepper for original music -
Episode 281 - Janko Gospocic, PhD
On February 22, 2024 we talked with Janko Gospocic about changes in gene expression associated with changes in social status in a fascinating species of ants.
Guest:
Janko Gospocic, Assistant professor, Department of Psychiatry and Green Center for Reproductive Biology Sciences at UT Southwestern University
Participating:
Lacy Barton, Department of Neuroscience, Developmental and Regenerative Biology, UTSA
Alexey Soshnev, Department of Neuroscience, Developmental and Regenerative Biology, UTSA
Host:
Charles Wilson, Department of Neuroscience, Developmental and Regenerative Biology, UTSA
Thanks to James Tepper for original music.
Customer Reviews
Great podcast, audio sometimes poor
The discussions in this podcast contain a lot of interesting info, and the material is not "watered down" for popular consumption. However, the audio sometimes isn't very good, such as when a speaker is too far from the microphone.
Great podcast, poor audio
In depth and assumes some knowledge. Focuses on generally interesting issues associated with the brain. Deeper science vs most pop sci podcasts.
fascinating
extremely interesting discussion