Brain Talk, a BSi production, will host weekly interviews covering a wide variety of topics in brain research. The program will feature brain experts on topics like Schizophrenia, autism, and the neurological bases of touch and other sensory processing says BSi interdisciplinary partnerships director Susan Magsamen. Brain Talk is being aired on public radio stations throughout the U.S. Listen to previously aired programs
Now airing on:
Morning Edition, Thursday mornings around 9:30 AM
The Morning Blend
WTJU 91.1 FM -- Charlottesville, VA
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May 23, 2013 "Recent discoveries for treating Alzheimer’s disease" Paul B. Rosenberg, M.D. Associate Director, Memory and Alzheimer's Treatment Center; Division of Geriatric Psychiatry and Neuropsychiatry |
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May 23, 2013 "Cochlear hearing implants and the importance of building the musical brain muscle" Charles J. Limb, M.D. Associate Professor, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery; Faculty, Peabody Conservatory of Music; Editor-in-Chief, Trends in Amplification Learn more about Dr. Limb View a YouTube video on Dr. Limb |
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May 9, 2013 ![]() "A new breakthrough in understanding how memory and imagination work" David Foster, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Department of Neuroscience Learn more about Dr. Foster |
May 2, 2013 ![]() "How Obama’s BRAIN initiative could change brain science" Richard L. Huganir, Ph.D. Professor and Director, Department of Neuroscience Investigator, Howard Hughes Medical Institute Co-Director, Brain Science Institute Learn more about Dr. Huganir |
April 25, 2013 ![]() “Are we over-diagnosing ADHD?” Martha Bridge Denckla, M.D., Director, Developmental Cognitive Neurology, Kennedy Krieger Institute; Professor, Departments of Neurology and Pediatrics Learn more about Dr. Denckla |
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April 18, 2013 ![]() "The new applications of brain science research" Susan Magsamen Director of Interdisciplinary Partnership BSiFounder of Curiosityville, LearnNow and Ultimate Block Party Learn more about Susan Magsamen |
April 11, 2013 ![]() “ALS and Exercise” Nicholas Maragakis, M.D. Associate Professor, Department of Neurology Learn more about Dr. Maragakis |
April 4, 2013 ![]() "Light Exposure at night" Samer Hattar, Ph.D. Associate Professor Department of Biology, School of Arts & Sciences Department of Neuroscience, School of Medicine Learn more about Dr. Hattar |
March 28, 2013 ![]() "The Mother–Fetus Relationship" Janet DiPietro, Ph.D. Professor and Associate Dean for Research Department of Population, Family and Reproductive Health Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Learn more about Dr. DiPietro Learn more about the Johns Hopkins Fetal Development Project |
March 21, 2013 ![]() "Sleep Disorders" Charlene Gamaldo, M.D. Assistant Professor of Neurology and Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Medical Director, The Johns Hopkins Sleep Disorders Center Learn more about Dr. Gamaldo |
March 14, 2013 ![]() "Visual Awareness and Reading problems" Michael McCloskey, Ph.D. Professor of Cognitive Science Johns Hopkins University Learn more about Dr. McCloskey |
March 7, 2013 ![]() Brain Infections Diane E. Griffin, M.D., Ph.D. Professor Alfred and Jill Sommer Professor and Chair in Molecular Microbiology and Immunology Learn more about Dr. Griffin |
February 28, 2013 ![]() The Developing Fetal Brain Janet DiPietro, Ph.D. Professor and Associate Dean for Research Department of Population, Family and Reproductive Health Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Learn more about Dr. DiPietro Learn more about the Johns Hopkins Fetal Development Project |
February 21, 2013 ![]() Understanding Schizophrenia Thomas W. Sedlak, M.D., Ph.D. Assistant Professor; Director, Schizophrenia Consultation Clinic; Molecular Psychiatry Program; Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Johns Hopkins School of MedicineTom Sedlak Learn more about Dr. Sedlak Learn more about schizophrenia |
February 14, 2013 ![]() Aging Marilyn Albert, Ph.D., Professor of Neurology, Director, Division of Cognitive Neuroscience Guy McKhann, M.D., Professor of Neurology Learn more about Dr. Albert "Dementia Detective: Marilyn Albert" an article about Dr. Albert |
February 7, 2013 ![]() Stroke Rehabilitation Amy Bastian, Ph.D., Professor of Neuroscience Learn more about Dr. Bastian |
January 31, 2013 ![]() Gasotransmitters Sol Snyder, M.D., D.Sc., D.Phil. (Hon. Causa) Professor of Neuroscience Learn more about Dr. Snyder |
January 24, 2013 ![]() Treating Pain Mike Caterina, M.D., Ph.D. Associate Professor, Departments of Biological Chemistry and Neuroscience Learn more about Dr. Caterina |
January 17, 2013 Amnesia Barbara Landau, Ph.D. Dick and Lydia Todd Professor, Department of Cognitive Science Learn more about Dr. Landau |
January 10, 2013 ![]() Advances in Alzheimer's Research Marilyn Albert, Ph.D., Professor of Neurology, Director, Division of Cognitive Neuroscience Guy McKhann, M.D., Professor of Neurology Learn more about Dr. Albert "Dementia Detective: Marilyn Albert" an article about Dr. Albert |
January 3, 2013 ![]() Motor Skills John W. Krakauer, M.D. Professor, Department of Neurology Learn more about Dr. Krakauer |
December 27, 2012 ![]() Math Intuition Justin Halberda, Ph.D. Associate Professor, The Department Of Psychological And Brain Sciences Learn more about Dr. Halberda |
December 20, 2012 ![]() Creativity and the Brain Charles J. Limb, M.D. Associate Professor, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery; Faculty, Peabody Conservatory of Music; Editor-in-Chief, Trends in Amplification Learn more about Dr. Limb View a YouTube video on Dr. Limb |
December 13, 2012![]() Autism: The Importance of Early Intervention Rebecca Landa, Ph.D. Director, Center for Autism and Related Disorders at Kennedy Krieger Institute Learn more about Dr. Landa |
December 6, 2012 ![]() Finding a cure for ALS Jeffrey Rothstein, M.D., Ph.D. Professor, Departments of Neurology and Neuroscience The John W. Griffin M.D. Director for Johns Hopkins Brain Science Institute Director, Packard Center for ALS Research Learn more about Dr. Rothstein |
November 29, 2012 ![]() Learning, Memory, Fear & PTSD Richard L. Huganir, Ph.D. Professor and Director, Department of Neuroscience Investigator, Howard Hughes Medical Institute Co-Director, Brain Science Institute Learn more about Dr. Huganir |
November 22, 2012 ![]() The Science of Vertigo David S. Zee, M.D. Professor, Departments of Neurology, Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology, Neuroscience Thursday, October 18th Learn more about Dr. Zee |
November 15, 2012 ![]() The Science of How the Eye Works Jeremy Nathans, M.D., Ph.D. Professor of Molecular Biology and Genetics Learn more about Dr. Nathans |
November 8, 2012 ![]() The Science of ADHD Martha Bridge Denckla, M.D., Director, Developmental Cognitive Neurology, Kennedy Krieger Institute; Professor, Departments of Neurology and Pediatrics Learn more about Dr. Denckla |
November 1, 2012 ![]() The Science of Touch Steve S. Hsiao, Ph.D., Professor, Mind Brain Institute and Department of Neuroscience Learn more about Dr. Hsiao |
October 25, 2012 ![]() The Science of Memory David J. Linden, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Neuroscience Learn more about Dr. Linden |