Best Neuroanatomy Podcasts (2024)

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Neurology at the Medical School Level: Part 1 25:28

1h ago25:28

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Send us a Text Message. The Neurophilia Podcast is back and better than ever with our Season Three Opener! We are joined by five medical students from across the globe, in a two-part episode, to discuss neurology at the medical school level. Part one covers the preclinical years (M1-M2) of medical school training. Part two covers the clinical years…

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#58: Ali Rezai – Long lasting Effects of Focused Ultrasound for Addiction 1:29:12

2h ago1:29:12

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In this episode, we have an insightful conversation with Dr. Ali Rezai, who is the Associate Dean of Neuroscience at West Virginia University (WVU) and Executive Chair and Director of its Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute (RNI). We take a deeper dive into Dr. Rezai’s career, which features his notable achievement of performing 900 neurostimulator …

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#57: Mallory Hacker & David Charles – Could DBS be slowing motor progression if applied very early? 1:30:21

1h ago1:30:21

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Mallory Hacker is an Assistant Professor for Neurology in the team of David Charles, who is Professor of Neurology, Vice-Chair for Business Development and Strategy, as well as the Medical Director for Telehealth at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. In 2006, after a stay at Alim Louis Benabids team in Grenoble, France, D…

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#56: Harith Akram – Connectomic DBS, Sweetspots and Building a Supercomputer 2:00:04

23d ago2:00:04

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Harith Akram is the consultant neurosurgeon at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (UCLH) and the Unit of Functional Neurosurgery (UCL) at Queen Square. We discuss Dr. Akram's hobbies beyond the lab and OR and delve into his fascinating journey which culminated in him training in the UK, with many stops along the way. Harith shares…

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#55: Jens Volkmann – Image Guidance, Disease Modification and why there may be no ‘sweetspot’ for DBS. 1:37:35

21d ago1:37:35

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Jens Volkmann is a Professor and the chair of Neurology at University Hospital Würzburg in Germany and one of the key DBS experts in the field. I have intensely collaborated with Jens and his team and he has been a mentor for me since a long time. In fact, in this conversation, Jens reminded me of exactly when we first met, during a summer school i…

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#54: Phil Starr – Using cortical signals to guide DBS, how lesions may produce brain signals and open collaborations in the field. 1:24:08

1M ago1:24:08

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Phil Starr is a Professor of Neurological Surgery at University of California, San Francisco and a developer of implantable brain devices. At UCSF, he co-directs a multidisciplinary neurology/neurosurgery movement disorders clinic together with Dr. Jill Ostrem. I’ve been a long-time admirer of Phil’s work and in this conversation we blaze through q…

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Season Two Recap 55:49

2M ago55:49

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome back to the Neurophilia Podcast! In this episode, we are taking a trip down memory lane to highlight the best moments of Season Two, and share future directions for Season Three. A huge thank you to all guest speakers and to you for listening to the Neurophilia Podcast! Follow Dr. Nupur Goel on Twitter @mdgoels Follo…

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#53: Mark Hallett – Putting Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation on the map. 2:11:15

3M ago2:11:15

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Dr. Mark Hallett is arguably the person that put transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) on the map. Besides that, he is an authority in the field of movement disorders and motor control, with specific focus – spread throughout the years – on Parkinson's Disease, dystonia and functional movement disorders. In our conversation, Dr. Hallett shares an…

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A Conversation with Dr. MaryAnn Mays and Dr. Diana Shadbehr: The Subspecialty of Headache Medicine 55:36

3M ago55:36

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome back to the Neurophilia Podcast! Discover the passion and complexities that draw professionals like Dr. Marianne Mays and Dr. Diana Shadbear into the world of Headache Medicine. This episode offers a rare glimpse into their unique journeys, from the serendipity of career paths to the rewarding challenges of specializ…

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#52: Amaza Reitmeier – Changing lives at scale with Deep Brain Stimulation 1:14:06

3M ago1:14:06

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In our ongoing exploration of the DBS ecosystem through the lens of key industry leaders, below is our conversaion with Amaza Reitmeier who is the Vice President and General Manager of Brain Modulation at Medtronic. We learn differences between life in academia and industry, with a key potential of industry work to get the ability to make change at…

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A Conversation with Dr. Jim Siegler: The Subspecialty of Vascular Neurology 43:00

4M ago43:00

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome back to the Neurophilia Podcast! In today's episode, we are joined by the podcast legend himself, Dr. Jim Siegler to discuss vascular neurology. The field of vascular neurology has had incredible advancements within the past few decades through thrombolytics/mechanical thrombectomy and has seen increased public aware…

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#51: Alfonso Fasano & Benjamin Stecher – A Unique Collaboration Between a Patient and his Doctor 1:45:40

4M ago1:45:40

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In this very special episode, we are thrilled to welcome back Ben Stecher, marking his remarkable third appearance on StimBrains (you can find him previously featured on episodes #12 and #14). Today’s discussion takes a profound turn as we delve into the unique collaboration between Ben and his neurologist Dr. Alfanso Fasano, who is a Professor in …

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#50: Andreas Horn – Toward Connectomic Deep Brain Stimulation 1:16:06

5M ago1:16:06

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When I interviewed Marwan Hariz for episode #4, he wrote in an email: "When you finish the series and all interviews, please let me know because then I should interview you as the Grand Finale of this series…". Throughout the recordings, I heard similar remarks from other guests but also, increasingly, from listeners of the show. After Nico Dosenba…

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A Conversation with Dr. Zach London and Dr. Ali Christy: Neurology Through Games 55:58

4M ago55:58

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome back to the Neurophilia Podcast! Today we are joined by the legendary duo Dr. Zach London and Dr. Ali Christy to talk more about game-based learning in the field of neurology including their games Endowed Chairs and Neurdle. Listen along to learn more about the origins of the London-Christy duo, the process of game d…

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#49: Dora Hermes & Kai Miller – Discovering the secrets of invasive stimulation signal recording. 1:46:20

4M ago1:46:20

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Dora Hermes and Kai Miller are associate professors at Mayo Clinic, where they have become a powerhouse on neuroscience, due to their strong collaboration and work in neural signal processing and analysis. Dora has a mathematics background, while Kai studied physics, including a PhD in physics, before becoming a functional neurosurgeon. Last year, …

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#48: Binith Cheeran: From Clinical Neurology to Industry Leader 1:25:12

5M ago1:25:12

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In our ongoing exploration of the DBS ecosystem throughout the podcast, we've engaged with leading voices in academia, clinical practice, and the patient community, each offering invaluable perspectives on the transformative impact of DBS. Yet, the journey from laboratory to bedside is a collaborative endeavor that requires another critical player:…

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A Conversation with Dr. Ashutosh Jadhav: The Subspecialty of Interventional Neurology and S:VIN 1:07:04

5M ago1:07:04

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome back to the Neurophilia Podcast! In today's episode, we are joined by neuro-interventionalist and Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology Editor in Chief, Dr. Ashutosh Jadhav to discuss interventional neurology. Throughout the hour we discussed the different paths to and collaborations within interventional neu…

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#47: Marwan Hariz & Joachim Krauss – Toward a third wave of pallidotomies? 2:14:41

5M ago2:14:41

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Marwan Hariz and Joachim Krauss need no introduction. First, because they are famous, and second, because they have been on the show, before. In fact, Marwan Hariz is the first to have been on the podcast three times, first, as an early adopter and trustee in episode 3, second, together with Joachim Krauss and Christian Moll in episode 33, and now …

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#46: Todd Langevin – Establishing Deep Brain Stimulation - the industry perspective 1:30:13

5M ago1:30:13

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So far, in the podcast, I have been interviewing key opinion leaders from academia and clinical practice, and sometimes individual patients that graciously shared their insights after undergoing DBS. However, beyond patients and clinicians, there is a third component necessary for DBS to be successful, which are our partners in the industry. Withou…

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A Conversation with Dr. Michael Stanley: The Subspecialty of Behavioral Neurology and Neuro-humanities. 1:00:24

5M ago1:00:24

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome back to the Neurophilia Podcast! In today's episode, we are discussing the subspecialty of behavioral/cognitive neurology and the growing movement of neuro-humanities. Joining us for this conversation is Dr. Michael Stanley. Listen along to hear more about Dr. Stanley's incredible journey into the subspecialty of neu…

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A Conversation with Dr. Aaron Berkowitz: Neurology on a Global Scale 1:04:46

6M ago1:04:46

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Send us a Text Message. Happy New Year, Neurophiliacs! We are thrilled to start 2024 interviewing the one and only, Dr. Aaron Berkowitz. Throughout the hour we covered Aaron's incredible journey into neurology, his work abroad and the process behind creating "One By One By One: Making A Small Difference Amid A Billion Problems," and the supply-dema…

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A Conversation with Dr. Michael Bowley and Dr. Christopher Doughty: The Subspecialty of Neuromuscular Medicine 1:05:02

7M ago1:05:02

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the Neurophilia Podcast, we are discussing all things neuromuscular medicine with Mass General Brigham's Program Director and Assistant Program Director, Dr. Mike Bowley and Dr. Chris Doughty! Listen along to hear about the common conditions seen and managed by neuromuscular specialists, the perks and chal…

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#45: Mac Shine and Paul Cisek - Exploring the evolution, integration and complexities of the brain: basal ganglia, dopamine, and beyond 2:07:47

8M ago2:07:47

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In this special episode of Stimulating Brains, we dive deep into the intricacies of the human brain with two esteemed guests, Mac Shine from Sydney University and Paul Cisek from the University of Montreal. Building upon our earlier conversation with Mac in episode 9, this episode sees these brilliant minds sharing their insights on the basal gangl…

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A Conversation with Dr. Joshua Budhu: The Subspecialty of Neuro-Oncology 1:03:33

8M ago1:03:33

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Send us a Text Message. The Neurophilia Podcast is back after a mid Season 2 hiatus! We are joined by the phenomenally brilliant and unbelievably kind, Dr. Joshua Budhu to discuss his journey to medicine, the subspecialty of neuro-oncology, and the intersection between health equity and cancer care. Listen to the full episode to figure out Dr. Budh…

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#44 Jennifer Thomas & Michael Stanley - The creative spark: Switching on the inner artist in the face of Parkinson's Disease 1:58:43

8M ago1:58:43

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In this conversation with Jennifer ('Niffy') Thomas and Dr. Michael Stanley, we talk about how Niffy became an artist after undergoing DBS surgery to treat her early onset Parkinson's Disease. Dr. Michael Stanley is a cognitive neurologist at the Brigham & Women's Hospital and has special interest in art and the brain: He studies how lesions or oth…

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#43 Vanessa Milanese - Bridging Anatomy and Neurosurgery: A Deep Dive into White Matter Dissections and Legacy of Dr. Al Rhoton 1:28:45

10M ago1:28:45

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In this conversation with Dr. Vanessa Milanese, we cover the importance of anatomy in neurosurgery and explore her intriguing work in both fields – and how they cross-informed one another. Vanessa is a functional neurosurgeon at A Beneficencia Portuguesa Hospital in São Paulo, Brazil and holds an adjunct assistant professorship of neurosurgery at M…

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#42: Kullervo Hynynen – A conversation with the inventor of MR-Guided Focused Ultrasound 1:14:45

9M ago1:14:45

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In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Kullervo Hynynen, a key figure in biomedical ultrasound and image-guided therapeutics. Starting from his academic roots at the University of Aberdeen to his current roles at the Sunnybrook Research Institute and the University of Toronto, Dr. Hynynen has played an instrumental role in advancing medical imaging.…

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A Conversation with Dr. Suma Shah and Dr. Alissa Willis: The Subspecialty of Neuroimmunology and MS 51:39

10M ago51:39

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the Neurophilia Podcast, we sat down with two experts in the field of neuroimmunology, Drs. Suma Shah and Alissa Willis, and discuss their journeys into medicine as well as the unique privileges and challenges of a neuroimmunologist. Also, we highlighted the gender gaps in academic neurology and shared way…

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#41: Christelle Baunez – The role of the subthalamic nucleus in brain stimulation 2:00:58

10M ago2:00:58

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In this intriguing dialogue with Dr. Christelle Baunez, a neurobiologist at Aix-Marseille University, we discuss a mysterious and small structure, the subthalamic nucleus. Christelle is known as the STN woman in France, due to her dedication to study this structure over the years. Christelle is a pioneer in the side effects related to STN stimulati…

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A Conversation with Dr. Andrew Spector: The Subspecialty of Sleep Medicine and Importance of DEI in Neurology 55:28

10M ago55:28

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the Neurophilia Podcast, we sat down with Duke's sleep medicine expert, Dr. Andrew Spector to discuss his journey into medicine, the nuts and bolts of being a sleep medicine doctor, and how to maximize quality sleep as a healthcare professional. Also, we covered the importance topic of DEI in neurology, in…

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#40: Casey Halpern – Novel indications and approaches to invasive neuromodulation and neuroscience 1:55:20

10M ago1:55:20

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In this engaging conversation with Casey Halpern, a functional neurosurgeon at Penn Medicine. Casey is a pioneer in both deep brain stimulation and focused ultrasound and with his lab has recently had some fantastic breakthroughs, especially, but not exclusively in the field of loss-of-control eating in severe obesity. We cover a lot of ground from…

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#39: Nico Dosenbach – A BOLD Challenge to Penfield’s Homunculus based on resting-state fMRI 2:06:32

10M ago2:06:32

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In this engaging conversation with Dr. Nico Dosenbach, a clinician-scientist at Washington University, we dive into his personal journey from the Black Forest in Germany to his adventures in the US. Nico generously shared insights into his educational and career path, recounting his experiences studying biochemistry in New York City, making the dec…

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A Conversation With Dr. Casey Albin: The Subspecialty of Neurocritical Care 54:00

11M ago54:00

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the Neurophilia Podcast we sat down with Neuro-Twitter star, Dr. Casey Albin to discuss her "drunken stagger" to neurology, the nuts and bolts of neurocritical care training, and the unique challenges of being a neurointensivist. We also spent some time talking about digital scholarship and the future of o…

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#38: Espen Dietrichs – about Carl Sem-Jacobsen, the true inventor of subthalamic DBS in Norway 50:59

11M ago50:59

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In this conversation with Espen Dietrichs, we talk about the work of Carl Wilhelm Sem-Jacobsen, who almost certainly applied deep brain stimulation to the subthalamic nucleus chronically over weeks in 1958. Notably, this was ~40 years before the application of subthalamic DBS in Grenoble by the team of Alim Louis Benabid & Pierre Pollak (episode 4)…

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A Conversation With Dr. Jeremy Moeller: The Subspecialty of Epilepsy 50:52

11M ago50:52

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the Neurophilia Podcast, we sat down with Dr. Jeremy Moeller to discuss his medical journey, the subspecialty of epilepsy, the academia of medical education. We also review common neurological conditions managed by an epileptologist along with shedding light on upcoming advances in the field of epilepsy. D…

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#37: Jon Nelson – DBS for Depression saved my life: Defying Stigma in Mental Health 1:50:41

11M ago1:50:41

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In this compelling episode we delve into the inspiring story of Jon Nelson, a remarkable individual who has braved the depths of mental illness and emerged as a beacon of resilience and hope. In a heartfelt conversation with Jon, he shares his lived experience with DBS device as a transformative treatment for mental illness. Against the backdrop of…

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A Conversation with Dr. Elizabeth Coon: The Subspecialty of Movement Disorders and Autonomic Neurology 47:07

12M ago47:07

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Send us a Text Message. In the season two opener, we are joined by the brilliant Dr. Elizabeth Coon, MD to discuss her journey into neurology and program leadership, the subspecialty of movement disorders and its natural intersection with autonomic neurology, and different ways to prevent burnout in medical training. Dr. Elizabeth Coon, MD graduate…

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#36: Béchir Jarraya & Jordy Tasserie – Unlocking Consciousness: Neuromodulation, Neurofeedback, and the Future of Brain Science 1:43:39

12M ago1:43:39

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In this episode, we delve into the groundbreaking work of the Neuromodulation Lab at the NeuroSpin center, led by Dr. Béchir Jarraya. The lab’s mission is to evaluate brain modulation using pharmacological agents and electrical neurostimulation. Combining functional MRI with new neuromodulation techniques, they train awake macaques, with a unique m…

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Season One Recap 40:42

1y ago40:42

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Send us a Text Message. Hosts Dr. Nupur Goel and Dr. Blake Buletko discuss the first season of Neurophilia, answer some questions regarding the podcast, and share future plans for the platform. Support the Show.

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Neurology and Ethics: Recognizing Values in Patient Care and Learning to Address Neuroethical Dilemmas 55:33

1y ago55:33

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Send us a Text Message. In this week's episode of the Neurophilia Podcast, we sat down with Dr. Paul Ford, Ph.D., and Professor Lauren Sankary, JD to discuss the relationship between neurology and clinical ethics. We talk about the emerging and rapidly changing field of neuroethics, share common ethical dilemmas in neurology, and discuss ways to re…

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#35: Mark Richardson – Surfing the Frontiers of Functional Neurosurgery: From Brain Modulation to Patient Engagement 1:13:04

1y ago1:13:04

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In this episode, we interviewed Dr. Mark Richardson, an expert in functional neurosurgery and the Director of the Brain Modulation Lab at MGH Neurosurgery. He shared insights into his career and the lab's focus on improving surgical treatments for epilepsy, movement disorders, and psychiatric diseases through a systems neuroscience approach. We dis…

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Neurology and Palliative Medicine: The Importance of Emotional Intelligence, Vulnerability, and Finding Joy in Medicine 55:28

1y ago55:28

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Send us a Text Message. In this week's episode of the Neurophilia Podcast, we discussed the relationship between Neurology and Palliative Medicine, the need for empathy and vulnerability in patient conversations, the emerging field of Neuropalliative Medicine, how to celebrate the small victories in medicine, and even Dua Lipa! In this episode, we …

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#34: Charles Jennings – From Graduate School to Founding Editor of Nature Neuroscience and Beyond 1:11:21

1y ago1:11:21

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We had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Charles Jennings, an accomplished scientist and leader in the field of neuroscience. As the Executive Director of the Program for Interdisciplinary Neuroscience and the Ann Romney Center for Neurologic Disease, Dr. Jennings oversees a vast network of researchers and clinicians who are dedicated to advancing …

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#33: Joachim Krauss, Marwan Hariz, & Christian Moll – The History of Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery and Serendipity 1:38:39

1+ y ago1:38:39

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Join us for an illuminating conversation with Drs. Joachim Krauss, Marwan Hariz, and Christian Moll, as we delve into the history of Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery, and the impact of serendipity in driving discovery. In the first part of the episode, we explore the fascinating history of Stereotactic Functional Neurosurgery, discussing th…

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Neurology and Medicine: Specialization and Patient Advocacy in Medicine. 54:13

1+ y ago54:13

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Send us a Text Message. “Neurology is closer to internal medicine than any other specialty. Justifiably, neurologists are reverting back to their role as internists of the nervous system”-Jose Biller. In this episode of the Neurophilia Podcast, we discuss the relationship between neurology and medicine, how to improve communication between primary …

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Neurology and Neurosurgery: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Embracing Neuroscience. 42:23

1+ y ago42:23

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Send us a Text Message. In this week's episode of the Neurophilia Podcast, we discuss the dynamic relationship of "Neurology and Neurosurgery;" including the proximal and respectful collaboration between these two fields of medicine, and areas of interdisciplinary training available at the resident level. Additionally, some time is spent discussing…

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Neurology and Psychiatry: Mind vs Brain. 39:10

1+ y ago39:10

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Send us a Text Message. The term Neuropsychiatry refers to the "field of scientific medicine that concerns itself with the complex relationship between human behavior and brain function, and endeavors to understand abnormal behavior and behavioral disorders on the basis of an interaction of neurobiological and psychological–social factors." In this…

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Neurology and Dermatology: Importance of Observation and the Art of Medicine. 43:22

1+ y ago43:22

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Send us a Text Message. “The complementary—and some would say—diametrically opposite—clinical methods of the dermatologist and the neurologist can in these circumstances reduce an otherwise dauntingly large differential into a more tractable, smaller list.” In this episode of the Neurophilia Podcast, we discuss the fascinating relationship between …

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Neurology and Cardiology: A Talk Between the Mind and Heart. 38:05

1+ y ago38:05

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Send us a Text Message. Do you think and act with your mind or heart? How about both? Neurocardiology refers to the intersection between the fields of neurology and cardiology. The mind and heart are deeply interconnected in terms of anatomy, physiology, and various pathologic states. This episode features a vascular neurologist and an intervention…

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Let's Talk About Neurophobia 40:44

1+ y ago40:44

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Send us a Text Message. Neurophobia, or the "fear of clinical neurology amongst medical students and resident doctors," is a widely known and accepted phenomenon within the medical community. This podcast will provide an overview of the history and prevalence of the term, followed by an engaging discussion, between three Neurologists, about tacklin…

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