CortexCast - A Neuroscience Podcast
By Oxford University
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Description
In-depth yet accessible interviews with world-leading neuroscientists, exploring cutting edge techniques, challenges in the field, and how these researchers think not only about the brain but life in general. The conversations are accessible to anyone with an interest in science. CortexCast is the official podcast of the Oxford University Cortex Club, a student run society that connects local and internationally recognised neuroscientists with students and researchers in Oxford through forums such as panels discussions, lectures and small debates. If you are interested in Cortex then this is the 'cast for you.
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Motor neurone disease and iPSCs - Dr. Björn Vahsen | In this episode, Katy interviews Björn Vahsen to discuss his ongoing research on Motor neurone disease using iPSCs to co-culture microglia and motor neurons. | 20 3 2024 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Sleep and Scents - Dr. Julia Harris | In this episode, we interview Dr. Julia Harris to discuss her ongoing research on sleep utilising the olfactory system. | 29 1 2024 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Recovering Movement - Charlotte Stagg | In this episode with Professor Charlotte Stagg, we talk about non-invasive brain stimulation techniques used to understand how the brain adapts to new challenges in the recovery of motor function after stroke. | 22 11 2023 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Snoozing Fruitflies | 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. | 6 10 2023 | Free | View in iTunes |
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The Moving Brain with Dr. Andrew Peters | 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. | 1 8 2023 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Season 2 Trailer | The trailer for the second season of CortexCast. | 1 8 2023 | Free | View in iTunes |
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It's All Optical - Adam Packer | We discuss all-optical interrogation techniques and the mysterious claustrum. | 29 8 2020 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Facing Depression - Catherine Harmer | We discuss the brain mechanisms behind depression. | 28 5 2020 | Free | View in iTunes |
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This Might Hurt - Irene Tracey | We discuss the Neuroscience of Pain perception | 2 1 2020 | Free | View in iTunes |
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At The Interface : Richard Mooney | We discuss Auditory Neuroscience in particular during vocal learning | 23 7 2019 | Free | View in iTunes |
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At First Sight - Holly Bridge | We discuss how the Brain processes vision. | 8 6 2019 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Sleeping with One Eye Open - Vladyslav Vyazovskiy | We discuss the Science of Sleep | 8 6 2019 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Intro : Cortex Just Keeps the Rest of the Brain Warm | We talk through what listeners can expect from future episodes of CortexCast. | 31 5 2019 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Customer Reviews
Nice first episode of new series.
Great to see CortexCast back again. Good conversation giving the interviewee plenty of room to speak freely and nicely edited as well.
Finally a podcast for neuroscientists!
I’ve been looking for a podcast addressing exciting research in neuroscience for ages, thank you for finally putting this out!!!
Fantastic!
Great job CortexClub Oxford!
Looking forward to amazing new episodes packed with brain talk!
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