Best Feinberg School Of Medicine Podcasts (2024)

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A Compelling New Lupus Discovery with Jaehyuk Choi, MD, PhD 20:10

3d ago20:10

20:10

Northwestern Medicine physician-scientist Jaehyuk Choi, MD, PhD joins the show again to discuss another breakthrough. This time for lupus, a chronic autoimmune condition affecting 300,000 Americans that can cause inflammation in many body parts, including joints, skin, kidneys, blood cells, brain, heart and lungs. Findings by Choi and his lab membe…

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Key Personalities of Successful Health Tech Entrepreneurs 36:40

2M ago36:40

36:40

Anne DeGheest, Managing Director of HealthTech Capital, joins Dr. M. Christine Stock, Managing Director of Medical Affairs at Health2047. Anne discusses her pioneering experience in the health tech industry since 1986 and emphasizes the importance of founders having a flexible mindset to be experimental in learning and adjust accordingly as they de…

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Uncovering Insights into Cancer and Alzheimer's with Marcus Peter, PhD 27:36

2M ago27:36

27:36

For decades, Marcus Peter, PhD, has drilled into an area of research focused on cell death and the roles of toxic and protective short RNAs, with the goal of developing a novel form of cancer treatment. Now, this same line of research has led Peter’s team to uncover new insights into the cause of Alzheimer's disease. In this episode, Peter explains…

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The Evolution of Digital Pathology with Lee Cooper, PhD 20:11

2M ago20:11

20:11

New advances in digital pathology are revolutionizing the analysis of disease, paving the way for greater accuracy and efficiency when it comes to diagnostics, predicting outcomes and treatment. In this episode, Lee Cooper, PhD, discusses the future of digital and computational pathology and his research on machine learning and pathology, including…

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Driving Innovations in Biostatistics with Denise Scholtens, PhD 23:33

3M ago23:33

23:33

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is home to a team of premier faculty and staff biostatisticians who are a driving force of data analytic innovation and excellence. In this episode, Denise Scholtens, PhD, a leader in biostatistics at Feinberg, discusses the growing importance of the field of biostatistics and how she leverages he…

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Cybersecurity Intelligence for Healthcare 29:43

3M ago29:43

29:43

Charles Aunger, founder and CEO of HEAL Security, speaks with Dr. Christine Stock, Managing Director of Medical Affairs at Health2047. They discuss the pressing need for healthcare systems to identify and address vulnerabilities in their systems and devices. Charles shares his extensive experience in IT leadership and underscores the importance of …

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Leading Pediatric Obesity Research with Justin Ryder, PhD 22:32

3M ago22:32

22:32

Northwestern Medicine scientists are at the forefront of research investigating the most effective ways of treating obesity in children and teens and improving their access to care. In this episode, Justin Ryder, PhD, a clinical and translational obesity scientist at Feinberg, talks about the use of new GLP-1–based medications for childhood obesity…

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Discovering New ALS Therapeutic Avenues with Evangelos Kiskinis, PhD 25:00

4M ago25:00

25:00

An estimated 32,000 Americans are currently living with ALS, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a progressive neurodegenerative disease that attacks motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord. Northwestern investigators have uncovered novel cellular mechanisms involved in two types of genetic ALS that might lead to future targeted therapies. Evangel…

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Building Blueprints to Help Organizations Address Health Disparities 24:04

4M ago24:04

24:04

This month, Shanta Whitaker, co-founder and managing director of Continuum Health Group, joins Dr. M. Christine Stock, Managing Director of Medical Affairs at Health2047. Shanta shares her journey from bench scientist to public health policy expert, driven by a desire to make a tangible impact on people's lives. She discusses how Continuum Health G…

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Pursuing Deeper Understanding of Inflammation with Murali Prakriya, PhD 23:40

4M ago23:40

23:40

Inflammation is a common feature of many diseases and Northwestern Medicine investigators have identified how a calcium channel contributes to inflammation in the brain and lungs. This could aid in finding new types of therapeutics for inflammation-related diseases and conditions. In this episode, Murali Prakriya, PhD, discusses the evolution of th…

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Partnering with Libraries to Address Teen Mental Health with Ashley Knapp, PhD, and Robert Simmons, MA 21:31

5M ago21:31

21:31

Teens are reporting struggles with their mental health at unprecedented rates, but resources to help these young people deal with anxiety or depression can be difficult to access. In this episode, Ashley Knapp, PhD, assistant professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, and Robert Simmons, MA, director of social services and public safety at Oa…

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Reimagining Medical Imaging Through AI 32:09

5M ago32:09

32:09

This month, Dr. Khan Siddiqui, CEO and co-founder of HOPPR, joins Dr. M. Christine Stock, Managing Director of Medical Affairs at Health2047. They discuss challenges within radiology and the importance of building infrastructure to accelerate AI development and to improve efficiency and diagnostic accuracy in managing and interpreting medical imagi…

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Engineering Bacteria to Monitor and Treat Disease with Arthur Prindle, PhD 24:49

5M ago24:49

24:49

Thanks to advancements in synthetic biology, scientists are now engineering bacterial communities with the goal of using these cells to monitor and treat diseases. In this episode, Arthur Prindle, PhD, explains how his lab is reprogramming bacteria that may be used in the future to detect disease and deliver therapeutics for many different conditio…

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Strengthening T-Cell Therapy for Solid Tumor Cancers with Jaehyuk Choi, MD, PhD 19:37

5M ago19:37

19:37

A new study published in the journal Nature details breakthrough T-cell immunotherapy research from Northwestern Medicine. In this episode, Jaehyuk Choi, MD, PhD, senior author of the paper, explains how a gene mutation found in T-cells of patients with lymphoma could hold the key to a potent cancer-fighting immunotherapy for solid tumor cancers, w…

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Episode 71: University of Michigan Medical School Updates 45:45

5M ago45:45

45:45

In this enlightening episode, I sit down with the recently appointed, dynamic Assistant Dean for Admissions at the University of Michigan Medical School, Dr. Deborah Berman. Dr. Berman offers an in-depth look into the significant curricular updates, wellness initiatives, and the evolving admissions landscape at one of the premier medical schools in…

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Augmented Intelligence: A Bridge to Clinical Automation 35:43

6M ago35:43

35:43

Dr. Andrew Gostine, CEO of Artisight, focused on the transformative potential of augmented intelligence in healthcare, speaks with Dr. Christine Stock, Managing Director of Medical Affairs at Health2047. Dr. Gostine highlights the development of bedside AI and its aim to enhance workflows, reduce nurse turnover, and improve efficiency by offloading…

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Episode 70: AAMC Prospective Applicant Resources 53:31

6M ago53:31

53:31

Welcome to this special episode where we delve into the treasure trove of resources available for prospective medical school applicants. Today, we're joined by Tami Levin, MA, the Director of Premed and Applicant Resources at the AAMC, and Laura Fletcher, PhD, a senior research analyst in the Admissions & Selection Research and Development team at …

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Transforming Medicine From The Inside Out: 2023 Update 34:05

7M ago34:05

34:05

Dr. James Madara, CEO of the American Medical Association (AMA), and Lawrence Cohen, CEO of Health2047, join Dr. Christine Stock, Managing Director of Medical Affairs at Health2047. They highlight the importance of assuring that the physician-patient interaction is at the heart of healthcare innovation and emphasize the need for collaboration with …

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New Insights into Dopamine with Raj Awatramani, PhD, and Daniel Dombeck, PhD 23:46

8M ago23:46

23:46

When most of us think about dopamine, we think about reward signals. But new research from Northwestern Medicine, published in Nature Neuroscience, has found a genetic subtype of dopamine neurons that do not respond to rewards at all, and instead, fire when the body moves. Rajeshwar Awatramani, PhD, and Daniel Dombeck, PhD led this work. In this ep…

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A Rational Approach to Generative AI Applications in Healthcare 34:56

8M ago34:56

34:56

Joe Marks, a seasoned expert in innovation and applied computing for over 30 years, discusses the development and applications of artificial intelligence, including generative AI. He speaks about the application of generative AI in healthcare, such as generating operating room schedules and drafting discharge summaries, but emphasizes the need for …

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The Evolution of the NIH Toolbox with Richard Gershon, PhD 22:28

8M ago22:28

22:28

As the primary investigator of The NIH Toolbox®, Richard Gershon, PhD, has led a team of hundreds of scientists to develop and evolve state-of-the-art digital assessments of cognition, motor, sensation and emotion which has been used by clinicians, investigators and academics for nearly two decades. In this episode, Gershon explains how the third v…

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How Mitochondria Inform Disease Discoveries with Navdeep Chandel, PhD 25:06

9M ago25:06

25:06

Mitochondria are widely known as cellular “powerhouses” for their role in producing energy for cells. But pioneering research from Northwestern Medicine investigators over the last 20 years has proven mitochondria are also major players in lung disease, cancer, brain disease and immune-related diseases. Navdeep Chandel, PhD, a 2023 recipient of the…

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Medical Readiness in the U.S. Army: Soldiers, Families, Units, and Physicians 37:57

9M ago37:57

37:57

Brigadier General Mary Krueger speaks with Dr. Christine Stock, Managing Director of Medical Affairs at Health2047. The conversation explores medical readiness in the US Army, both for individuals and units, the importance of taking care of soldiers' families, the future of military medicine, focusing on leveraging technology for improved patient c…

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Advancing Transplant Science with Daniela Ladner, MD, MPH 15:08

9M ago15:08

15:08

Northwestern Medicine is dedicated to improving outcomes for patients who are in need of organ transplants. Daniela Ladner, MD, MPH, is leading research that sheds light on the barriers to transplantation as the founding director of the Northwestern University Transplant Outcomes Research Collaborative (NUTORC). She discusses the groundbreaking res…

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Episode 69: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine 1:18:25

9M ago1:18:25

1:18:25

Dr. Roopal Kundu, Associate Dean for Admissions, highlights the unique curricular features and educational philosophy at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, shedding light on their innovative approaches to medical education. From fostering curiosity and inquiry to promoting equity through group and problem-based learning, Dr. Kundu…

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How Drinking Alcohol Impacts Aging with Lifang Hou, MD, PhD 18:19

10M ago18:19

18:19

Both long-term alcohol consumption and binge drinking can speed up biological aging, according to a Northwestern Medicine study published in the journal Aging. Lifang Hou, MD, PhD, chief of Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention in the Department of Preventive Medicine led the study and discusses the link between genetics and lifestyle in the context o…

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Platform Thinking For Healthcare 28:02

10M ago28:02

28:02

Dr. John Halamka, President of the Mayo Clinic Platform, speaks with Dr. Christine Stock, Managing Director of Medical Affairs at Health2047. They discuss the goal of transforming healthcare through platform thinking that leverages global data, focuses on de-identification and curation of data, and emphasizes equity and patient-centric solutions. D…

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How AI Can Improve Healthcare Delivery with Mozzi Etemadi, MD, PhD 22:44

10M ago22:44

22:44

Mozziyar “Mozzi” Etemadi, MD, PhD, is supporting the transformation of healthcare delivery and patient care at Northwestern Medicine by bringing engineers into direct contact with clinical providers. In this episode, he talks about the explosion of artificial intelligence in healthcare in recent years and how Northwestern Medicine is using this tec…

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Changing the Face of Healthcare Innovation by Backing Founders with Diverse Experiences and Identities 26:39

11M ago26:39

26:39

Dr. Julien Pham, founder and managing partner of Third Culture Capital (3CC), speaks with Dr. Christine Stock, managing director of medical affairs at Health2047. Julien has over 15 years of leadership experience in clinical settings and in emerging medical technology companies, including a decade as a serial healthcare entrepreneur. They discuss h…

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Predicting Which Cancer Cells May Become Drug-Resistant with Yogesh Goyal, PhD 20:58

12M ago20:58

20:58

Treating cancer has become increasingly difficult as cells develop resistance. Northwestern investigators have sought to address this issue on the cellular level through the development of a novel FateMap tool, used to predict the future behavior of cancer cells before they are exposed to cancer-fighting drugs. In this episode, Yogesh Goyal, PhD, d…

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Nutrition Education for Physicians: Time for More than Lip Service 37:57

12M ago37:57

37:57

Dr. Stephen Devries, preventive cardiologist and Executive Director of the Gaples Institute, an educational nonprofit with the mission of advancing the role of nutrition and lifestyle in medicine, speaks with Dr. Christine Stock, Managing Director of Medical Affairs at Health2047. They discuss how nutrition has not historically been prioritized in …

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New Institute Advances Lung Disease Research and Clinical Care with Scott Budinger, MD 21:08

1y ago21:08

21:08

The launch of the Simpson Querrey Lung Institute for Translational Science (SQLIFTS) at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine aims to expedite the discovery and implementation of innovative lung disease treatments through a patient-centered approach. In this episode, Scott Budinger, MD, the new executive director of the institute, dis…

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Perfectly Stuck: Overcoming the Healthcare Sectors Resistance to Change 45:43

1y ago45:43

45:43

Jeb Dunkelberger, Managing Partner of Dark Mountain Healthcare, an advisory firm for venture capital, private equity funds, and portfolio companies, speaks with Dr. Christine Stock, Managing Director of Medical Affairs at Health2047. Jeb published a book called, "Rich and Dying," about transforming the US healthcare economy, which was an Amazon 202…

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Understanding Genetic Factors in Parkinson's Disease with Steven Lubbe, PhD 21:38

1y ago21:38

21:38

The global prevalence of Parkinson's disease has doubled in the past 25 years. While research into this extremely diverse neurodegenerative disorder is very active, there is much left to be uncovered about the underlying cause of the disease. Recently, Northwestern Medicine investigators have discovered novel genetic factors contributing to the ris…

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Bonus Episode: Listener Event Announcement! 3:28

1y ago3:28

3:28

Join us for an exclusive Zoom event featuring Christian Essman, the host of "All Access: Med School Admissions." Are you an aspiring medical student with burning questions about the admissions process? Look no further! This is your chance to spend an engaging evening with Christian Essman and have all your inquiries answered. During this virtual ga…

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Episode 67: UMass Chan Medical School 1:19:17

1y ago1:19:17

1:19:17

I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Tracy Kedian, the Associate Dean for Admissions, at the UMass Chan Medical School in Worcester, MA. Dr. Kedian sheds light on the unique aspects of UMass Chan's curriculum, known as VISTA. This innovative curriculum fosters curiosity, inquiry, and equity through group and problem-based learning, along with ex…

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Predictive AI to Personalize Complex Medical Care 33:20

1y ago33:20

33:20

Peter Shen, Head of the Digital and Automation Business at Siemens Healthineers, speaks with Dr. Christine Stock, Managing Director of Medical Affairs at Health2047. Peter is an industry leader specifically focused on introducing new and emerging technologies to the healthcare market, including solutions in imaging IT, 3D Advanced Visualization, da…

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Why Late-Night Eating is Linked to Weight Gain and Diabetes with Joseph Bass, MD, PhD 19:46

1y ago19:46

19:46

Disrupting our internal clocks can lead to diseases such as obesity and diabetes. Scientists at Northwestern have uncovered the mechanism behind why late-night eating is linked to weight gain and diabetes. Joseph Bass, MD, PhD, led the study published in the journal Science. He shares the results and details the two decades of work leading to this …

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Rewind: A Promising Obesity Drug with Robert Kushner, MD 16:34

1y ago16:34

16:34

This episode was released in February 2021, and is being re-shared to offer the research behind the popular weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy. Northwestern's Robert Kushner, MD, discusses the drug semaglutide, typically prescribed for treatment of Type 2 diabetes and the results of the phase 3 clinical trial as a treatment for obesity with very …

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Creating Shared Medical Education for the World 33:52

1y ago33:52

33:52

Dr. Tao Le, founder and CEO of ScholarRx, a global platform for shared medical education, and Health2047's most recent portfolio company, speaks with host Dr. Christine Stock, Managing Director of Medical Affairs at Health2047. Tao is an internationally recognized medical educator and physician executive. They discuss how ScholarRx is building a he…

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Improving Exercise Habits for Breast Cancer Survivors with Siobhan Phillips, PhD, MPH 18:53

1y ago18:53

18:53

There's strong evidence that physical activity can play an important role in the health and lifespan of cancer survivors. Siobhan Phillips, PhD, MPH, leads the Exercise and Health Lab at Feinberg, which designs, tests, implements and disseminates physical activity interventions to support cancer survivors. In this episode, Phillips details interven…

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Advancing Skin Cell Biology with Kathleen Green, PhD 22:33

1+ y ago22:33

22:33

Skin diseases from psoriasis to melanoma affect as many as one in three Americans at any given time. Kathleen Green, PhD, has greatly advanced basic molecular research related to skin diseases. She discusses recent discoveries in her lab that could lead to future therapeutic targets.By Northwestern University

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Improving Mental Health for Billions of People 33:47

1+ y ago33:47

33:47

As a caution, and as the title suggests, we will be discussing mental health. If you need immediate assistance, you can speak chat or text with a counselor at the 988 crisis line. Dr. Megan Jones Bell, Clinical Director of Consumer and Mental Health at Google, speaks with host Dr. Christine Stock, Managing Director of Medical Affairs at Health2047.…

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Rewind: How to Stop Antibiotic Misuse with Jeffrey Linder, MD, MPH 21:56

1+ y ago21:56

21:56

Physicians are notorious for prescribing antibiotics as a "quick fix" when they aren't necessary. There are many reasons why, and Jeffrey Linder, MD, MPH, dives into those and discusses effective ways to reduce the number of inappropriate prescriptions by working with physicians. Originally released in fall 2018, this episode is still timely as the…

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Episode 66: U. of Texas - San Antonio Long School of Medicine 1:19:33

1+ y ago1:19:33

1:19:33

Dr. Judianne Kellaway, the Associate Dean for Admissions & Outreach, at the Joe R. & Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine at University of Texas Health San Antonio joins me for a entertaining and wonderfully informative conversation. Dr. Kellaway takes us through the highlights and unique aspects of their CIRCLE curriculum including, professional …

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Episode 65: Rutgers University Robert Wood Johnson Medical School 1:18:49

1+ y ago1:18:49

1:18:49

The Assistant Dean of Medical Education and Admissions, Dr. Liesel Copeland, joins me to discuss the curricular highlights and admissions process at Rutgers University Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. In 2021, the medical school launched the 5 C’s Curriculum: Curiosity, Critical Thinking, Clinical Skills, Competence and Compassion which we talk …

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Can ChatGPT Support Biomedical Research? with Catherine Gao, MD and Yuan Luo, PhD 20:37

1+ y ago20:37

20:37

Northwestern scientists Yuan Luo, PhD, and Catherine Gao, MD, discuss a study they conducted using the artificial intelligence chatbot, ChatGPT. The results showcase the online tool's ability to produce convincing medical research abstracts. They also discuss the tool’s potential to help with writing-intensive tasks in healthcare and medical resear…

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Episode 64: Catching Up with Dr. Lina Mehta on Admissions-related Topics 48:10

1+ y ago48:10

48:10

I sat down with Dr. Lina Mehta, Associate Dean for Admissions at the CWRU School of Medicine to discuss some admissions-related topics. We reflected on the previous application cycle, current topics is admissions, and looking ahead to the next cycle. We think you'll find this episode to be informative and, hopefully, entertaining! If you find this …

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Enhancing Effectiveness and Reach of Suicide Prevention Strategies 38:06

1+ y ago38:06

38:06

As a caution, and as the title suggests, we will be discussing suicide and suicide prevention. If you need immediate assistance, you can speak, chat, or text with a counselor at the 988 crisis hotline. Dr. Stephen O'Connor, Chief of the Suicide Prevention Research Program and the National Institute of Mental Health Division of Services and interven…

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How the Brain Regulates Aggressive Behavior with Ann Kennedy, PhD 17:33

1+ y ago17:33

17:33

A theoretical neuroscientist, Ann Kennedy, PhD, is investigating neural computation and the structure of behavior. In this episode, she talks about her recent research in the area of aggression and how it's regulated in the brains of animals. She was recently named the winner of the 2022 Eppendorf and Science Prize for Neurobiology.…

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