Best Neuroimaging Podcasts (2024)

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Neuroimaging in Criminal Cases 20:05

4d ago20:05

20:05

This week Elizabeth Kelley talks with her guest, Stephen Cobb. The two discuss the relevance and power of neuroimaging in the courtroom, as well as what the process entails and produces. In this episode, they discuss: What is neuroimaging and why criminal defense lawyers should pursue it An explanation of SPECT and FMRI Intriguing examples showing …

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July 2024 Article Summaries 12:12

1h ago12:12

12:12

Dr. Hiatt and Dr. Vilanilam review highlights of the July issue of AJNR. (12:11)

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July 2024 Author Spotlight 16:37

2d ago16:37

16:37

Ian Mark (@iantmark) joins Dr. Vilanilam as this month's guest. They discuss Dr. Mark's article, "7T MRI for Cushing Disease: A Single-Institution Experience and Literature Review," from the July issue of AJNR. (16:36)

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108. Psychedelic Education in the UK with Dr Duncan Still 48:44

8d ago48:44

48:44

In this episode, David Nutt meets with Dr Duncan Still, a GP with significant interest in integrative medicine. He highlights the importance of adopting a holistic approach when providing support for patients and connecting traditional medicine with modern medicine as opposed to discounting it. Duncan explains how this holistic and integrative appr…

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107. Kava with Dr Apo Aporosa 1:04:59

10d ago1:04:59

1:04:59

In this episode we meet with Dr Apo Aporosa He discusses his unconventional route to his PhD, having not finished school and joined the Army followed by the police only to break into academia at a masters level and continuing studies from there. Apo talks about his PTSD diagnosis and his subsequent journey with Kava, a spiritual drink consumed in F…

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Working with the Forensic Mental Health Expert 23:28

22d ago23:28

23:28

This week, Elizabeth Kelley talks with her guest, Dr. Elliot Atkins. Dr. Atkins is the author of the chapter entitled “Working with the Expert: From the Perspective of Experts” in the upcoming 2nd edition of Elizabeth’s book, Representing People with Mental Disabilities published by the American Bar Association. In this episode, Dr. Atkins and Eliz…

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106. The Microdot Gang with Kate Hayes 1:02:44

24d ago1:02:44

1:02:44

In this episode, Kate Hayes reflects on her experiences with the LSD Microdot Gang, drawing upon her interactions and experiences with Dr. Christine Bott and Richard Kemp. She addresses Richard and Christine’s aspiration to bring about positive change in the world using LSD which led to their eventual arrest following involvement in an LSD producti…

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June 2024 Article Summaries 17:31

26d ago17:31

17:31

Selections from the June issue of AJNR are presented by Dr. Hiatt and Dr. Vilanilam. (17:50)

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June 2024 Author Spotlight 11:41

26d ago11:41

11:41

Dr. Hiatt welcomes Drs. Koji Tanaka and Andrew Demchuk from Foothills Medical Centre at the University of Calgary for a discussion of their paper, "Timing of Spot Sign Appearance, Spot Sign Volume, and Leakage Rate among Phases of Multiphase CTA Predict Intracerebral Hemorrhage Growth." (11:40)

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105. MDMA medicalisation in the US with Dr Julie Holland 53:13

1M ago53:13

53:13

In this episode we meet with Dr Julie Holland. She discussed how MDMA influenced her career and inspired her to investigate its therapeutic potential. Controversially, she has investigated the effect of MDMA in schizophrenia and its potential in preventing paranoia and inhibiting auditory hallucinations during its effects. Dr Holland touches upon d…

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May 2024 Special Episode 13:43

2M ago13:43

13:43

Dr. Jeffrey Ross joins Dr. Hiatt to continue our series on expert advice for reviewing manuscripts. A former Editor-in-Chief of AJNR, Dr. Ross gives listeners detailed tips to prepare outstanding reviews. Part 1 of 2 (13:42)

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May 2024 Special Episode 14:26

2M ago14:26

14:26

Dr. Jeffrey Ross joins Dr. Hiatt to continue our series on expert advice for reviewing manuscripts. A former Editor-in-Chief of AJNR, Dr. Ross gives listeners detailed tips to prepare outstanding reviews. Part 2 of 2 (14:25)

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Mastering Mental Health Evaluations: Insider Tips for Attorneys with Criminal Defense Lawyer Marcia G. Shein 21:39

2M ago21:39

21:39

In this episode, Elizabeth Kelley interviews Criminal Defense Lawyer Marcia G. Shein. The two discuss essential components of good mental health evaluations, how an attorney can be particularly sensitive to red flags, and practical aspects for newer attorneys in cases such as these. Attorney Shein is the author of the chapter entitled “Mitigation” …

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104. Psychedelics in New Zealand with Dr Suresh Muthukumaraswamy 45:23

2M ago45:23

45:23

In this episode, we meet with Dr. Suresh Muthukumaraswamy, an Associate Professor of Pharmacy in Auckland. Dr. Muthukumaraswamy discusses his early research, exploring the functional connectivity of substances like DMT and Ketamine. He proceeds to share insights into his breakthrough realisation regarding the disparity between the self-reported suc…

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May 2024 Article Summaries 17:53

2M ago17:53

17:53

Dr. Hiatt and Dr. Vilanilam present highlights of the May issue of AJNR. (17:52)

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103. Neuroimaging with Prof Mitul Mehta 1:01:52

3M ago1:01:52

1:01:52

Professor Mitul Mehta explains how his studies in neuroscience and the role of dopamine in learning and memory led to his own career in neuroimaging. He offers an overview of what neuroimaging entails and how these scans can contribute to the advancement of research. Drawing from his latest research centred around Schizophrenia, Mitul delves into o…

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102. MDMA and the Octopus with Dr Gül Dölen 1:06:45

3M ago1:06:45

1:06:45

In this episode, Prof Neill and Dr Thurgur meet with Dr Gül Dölen, a neuroscientist known for studying social behaviour and psychedelic drugs. Together, they explore the role of critical periods in trauma and mental health; following the potential of Psychedelics in reopening critical periods which were previously thought to be closed, they debate …

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April 2024 Article Summaries 15:17

3M ago15:17

15:17

Dr. Hiatt and Dr. Vilanilam present highlights of the April issue of AJNR. (15:16)

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April 2024 Author Spotlight 9:43

3M ago9:43

9:43

Dr. Vilanilam welcomes Francis Deng (@francisdeng) from Johns Hopkins Radiology (@Hopkins_Rad) for a discussion of Dr. Deng's study Sinonasal (Schneiderian) Tumors in the Temporal Bone: Case Series and Systematic Review. (9:42)

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101. LSD, Nazis and the CIA with Norman Ohler 53:32

4M ago53:32

53:32

In this episode, Prof Nutt meets with German author Norman Ohler as he speaks about his new book “Tripped” which addresses drug use in post-Nazi Germany. Ohler shares how a secret history held back therapeutic research of psychedelic drugs for decades and eventually Nazi policies became part of the foundation of America’s War on Drugs. Ohler discus…

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341 - Prevention & Intervention Strategies for AD 46:41

4M ago46:41

46:41

Naila brings you 21 articles from January 2024, on non-pharmacological approaches to the prevention and intervention of Alzheimer's disease. You'll be treated to research from computational modeling, to rodent models, to clinical trials, with a particular focus on optimizing and personalizing intervention strategies. This episode also covers some r…

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Criminal Responsibility: Mental Health Defenses and Forensic Evaluations with Professor Lucy Guarnera 26:28

4M ago26:28

26:28

This week Elizabeth Kelley talks with her guest, Professor Lucy Guarnera. The two discuss when a criminal defense lawyer should consider criminal responsibility as a defense, resources for finding mental health experts, and critical components of a thorough forensic evaluation. In this episode, we discuss: When a criminal defense lawyer should cons…

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340 - Structure Neuroimaging in Alzheimer's Disease using AI 31:26

4M ago31:26

31:26

Join Christy for 12 papers from January 2024 on structural neuroimaging in the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. This episode is a bit different from past ones because it's all about the use of machine learning and deep learning. Whether you're an AI researcher or simply curious about the topic, you won't want to miss this episode. Detecting AD (3:…

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100. 100 Years of the Maudsley Hospital with Dr James Rucker 41:53

4M ago41:53

41:53

On the 100th Episode of the Drug Science podcast, Prof David Nutt meets with Dr James Rucker to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Maudsley Hospital. James shares his experiences as one of the first clinicians in a psychedelic study hosted by David Nutt before explaining his own personal journey into psychedelic research. Starting from a PhD in Gen…

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339 - Treatments Targeting Neuroprotection in Alzheimer's Disease 19:10

4M ago19:10

19:10

Another series of AMiNDR kicks off with this episode. Anusha takes you through 7 papers published in January 2024 targeting neuroprotection in AD. If you'd like to hear about potential compounds that could reduce neurodegeneration in Alzheimer's disease, this is the episode for you. Testing for neuroprotection in cell lines (2:57) Testing for neuro…

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The Importance of Competency in the Criminal Justice System with Dr. Eric Drogin 27:50

4M ago27:50

27:50

This week Elizabeth Kelley talks with her guest, Dr. Eric Drogin, the author of the first chapter in the second edition of her book, ‘Representing People with Mental Disabilities: A Practical Guide for Criminal Defense Lawyers.’ The two discuss clarification on the subject of competency and its importance, what to look for in the right mental healt…

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March 2024 Author Spotlight 8:11

4M ago8:11

8:11

Gowtham Murugesan joins Dr. Hiatt this month to share insights from his study, "Synthesizing Contrast-Enhanced MR Images from Noncontrast MR Images Using Deep Learning." (8:10)

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March 2024 Article Summaries 15:15

4M ago15:15

15:15

Dr. Hiatt and Dr. Vilanilam present highlights of the March issue of AJNR. (15:14)

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99. Anyone's Child with Anne-Marie Cockburn and Jane Slater 57:40

5M ago57:40

57:40

In this episode, we meet with Jane Slater, co-founder of Anyone’s Child and Anne Marie, a mother who tragically lost her child, Martha, to an accidental overdose. Anne and Jane discuss the consequences of drug policy failures and the need for safe drug use education, drawing in on Anne’s personal journey. She discusses the pain of losing a loved on…

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98. The Merseyside Experiment with John Marks 29:08

5M ago29:08

29:08

In this week's episode, we feature John Marks, an Addiction Psychologist who spearheaded the Merseyside experiment in northwest England from 1982 to 1995. Throughout this 13-year period, Marks fearlessly operated clinics in Liverpool, basing his practice on the long-term maintenance prescribing of opiates to opiate users. The high media profile of …

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Unlocking Justice: Navigating the Criminal System for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum with Professor Larry Dubin 27:23

5M ago27:23

27:23

This week Elizabeth Kelley talks with her guest, Professor Larry Dubin. The two discuss the work of helping people on the spectrum navigate “their new world” in the criminal justice system, the boilerplate knowledge that judges and prosecutors need to have in order to competently and humanely handle these cases, and the prevalence of people on the …

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5 Lessons in 5 Years 31:41

5M ago31:41

31:41

Come celebrate with me in this special episode where I reflect on the last 5 years and the most important lessons this podcast has taught me. The lessons didn't come from a study or a classroom. They came from life experience. These lessons have had a really big impact on my life and I hope that they may spark something positive in you too. I am lo…

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338 - Interview with Joseph Liang - Navigating The Journey To (And Through) Graduate School 24:44

5M ago24:44

24:44

Another special episode to help kick off our return! In what we hope to be a recurring special series, an interview with members in our scholarly community on navigating the multiple facets of life as a scientist. In the first episode, host Kevin Nishimura interviews one of our own Joseph Liang on his personal journey to and through graduate school…

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February 2024 Author Spotlight 9:46

5M ago9:46

9:46

Dr. Hiatt welcomes Elizabeth George for a talk about the background and findings of her study, "Clinical and Imaging Findings in Children with Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody Associated Disease (MOGAD): From Presentation to Relapse." (9:45)

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February 2024 Article Summaries 14:31

5M ago14:31

14:31

Dr. Hiatt and Dr. Vilanilam debut a new two-part format this month. Summaries of the February issue highlights are contained in this shorter, more focused episode. (14:30)

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97. 5-MeO-DMT with Patrick Cox 1:04:56

6M ago1:04:56

1:04:56

In this episode, we meet with Patrick Cox, a fashion designer with a background collaborating with Vivienne Westwood. Patrick shares his personal journey from his lifestyle in fashion, led to confronting deep-seated intergenerational trauma. Patrick opens up about undertaking the highly secretive Hoffman Process, and the transformative impact this …

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337 - Prevention & Intervention Strategies for AD 29:29

6M ago29:29

29:29

In today's episode, Naila provides an overview of 14 articles published in November 2023 on non-pharmacological interventions for AD. You'll hear about cognitive training, music therapy, chair yoga, providing support to caregivers, and a range of neural stimulation techniques. Enjoy! Cognitive and Social Factors (2:26) Lifestyle interventions (13:4…

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A Father’s Journey: When Your Child Has Bipolar Disorder 26:21

6M ago26:21

26:21

This week Elizabeth Kelley talks with her guest, Senator Creigh Deeds. The two discuss the many initiatives he’s championed to relieve some of the flaws in the mental health space and the story that inspired him to take action. In this episode, we discuss: What he has done to reform the services delivered to people suffering from serious mental ill…

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336 - Treatments Targeting Cholinergic Neurotransmission in AD 29:24

6M ago29:24

29:24

Join us as we cover a set of papers published in November 2023 on treatments targeting cholinergic transmission in Alzheimer's disease. In this episode hosted by Christy, we will go over various topics, from drug discovery using synthesized compounds to drug testing of plant extracts, as well as improving drug delivery through the blood-brain barri…

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96. Ayahuasca: Before and After with Evgeny Lebedev 46:44

6M ago46:44

46:44

In this episode, David Nutt meets with Evgeny Lebedev, owner of the Independent and Evening Standard newspaper. Lebedev shares his transformative journey during his first Ayahuasca ceremony in Costa Rica. Throughout the episode, Lebedev not only shares insight into the ceremony's practices but also describes each personal ayahuasca experience and t…

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335 - A Conversation with Gina Martin: Bringing Visual Awareness to Dementia 52:00

6M ago52:00

52:00

As we get back up to speed on our regular episodes, we thought we'd treat you (and ourselves) to something out of the ordinary: a conversation on how visual storytelling can shape how we think - and feel - about Alzheimer's disease. Host Naila Kuhlmann had the pleasure of interviewing Gina Martin, who founded the Bob and Diane Fund to support and p…

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Autism & The Criminal Justice System - Overcoming Band-Aid Solutions 27:17

6M ago27:17

27:17

This week Elizabeth Kelley talks with her guest, Tom Oliver. The two discuss his journey with an early ASD diagnosis, how it has shaped his career and expertise, and the relevant defenses that Tom has proposed to better protect his clients. In this episode, we discuss: When Tom was diagnosed with autism, and how he felt about it initially How impor…

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Echoes of Rain & Nature: From Ancient Seas to Recent Neuroimaging Studies 28:23

6M ago28:23

28:23

As I gaze out my window, captivated by the raindrops, the thought struck me – what makes the sound of rain so incredibly calming? Thus, the inspiration for episode 157 was born. In today's installment, I delve into the effects that environmental sounds can exert on our stress management, sleep patterns, hormonal balance, and neurobiology. It's my b…

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334 -Treatments Targeting Neuroprotection in Alzheimer's Disease 27:07

6M ago27:07

27:07

Hello listeners, it’s been a while since we last released an episode but we are back with another series here at AMiNDR bringing you a synopsis of publications on Alzheimer’s disease (AD) research on various topics that were released in November of 2023. In this episode, Anusha takes you through 11 papers testing potential neuroprotective agents fo…

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95. Psilocybin for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder with Sorcha O'Connor 24:29

6M ago24:29

24:29

In the last episode of our live series, David meets with Sorcha as she explains her ongoing research into using low dose psilocybin in treating OCD. She discusses the pre-existing treatment paradigms for OCD and highlights the potential benefits of Psilocybin assisted psychotherapy in future treatment. She overviews her current study and the theori…

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January 2024 21:54

7M ago21:54

21:54

Dr. Thien Huynh (@ThienHuynh15) is the first podcast guest of the new year! He joins Dr. Vilanilam to discuss "Lateral Decubitus Dynamic CT Myelography with Real-Time Bolus Tracking (dCTM-BT) for Evaluation of CSF-Venous Fistulas: Diagnostic Yield Stratified by Brain Imaging Findings," featured in the January issue of AJNR. (21:53)…

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Support and Change 26:06

7M ago26:06

26:06

This week Elizabeth Kelley talks with her guest, Nick Dubin. The two discuss the intersection of autism spectrum disorders and the criminal justice system. In this episode, we discuss: What common threads Nick has found in the intersection of autism spectrum disorders and the criminal justice system Why jail is an inhumane punishment for individual…

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94. Can psychedelics help us improve our romantic relationships? with Tommaso Barba 20:37

7M ago20:37

20:37

Tomasso discusses his journey on how he became interested in neuroscience and how that lead to him becoming involved with the UK's leading Psychedelic Research Centre. He discusses the potential of psychedelics in promoting positive sexual wellbeing and healthy relationships. He discusses research into the advantages of using psilocybin as an alter…

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Henry Kissinger: Nobel Peace Prize Winner and Murderer Dies at Age 100 28:56

7M ago28:56

28:56

Henry Kissinger, former Secretary of State and an advisor to 12 of our Presidents, died on November 29, 2023 at the age 100. Among other accolades, he won the Nobel Peace Prize for his diplomacy in ending the war and in Vietnam and was credited for being the person responsible for opening Mao’s China to the US and the world. But Kissinger was not o…

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Unmasking the Top Three of 2023 28:59

7M ago28:59

28:59

Wow what a year! 2023 was filled with a lot of wonderful changes to my scientific career. Thank you for coming along this ride with me. Come hang out with me as I countdown the top 3 most listened to episodes on the People's Scientist podcast of 2023. Which episode was your favorite? Want to buy me a coffee to say thanks for the episode? You can do…

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