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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.
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| 13 | 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. | Katherine Willard, Björn Vahsen, Neddy Kareha | 20 Mar 2024 | |
| 12 | Creative Commons | 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. | Julia Harris, Neddy Kareha, Katherine Willard | 29 Jan 2024 |
| 11 | 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. | Neddy Kareha, Charlotte Stagg, Ritika Mukherji, Katherine Willard | 22 Nov 2023 | |
| 10 | 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. | Ritika Mukherji, Raffaele Sarnataro, Neddy Kareha, Katherine Willard | 06 Oct 2023 | |
| 9 | 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. | Katherine Willard, Neddy Kareha, Ritika Mukherji | 01 Aug 2023 | |
| 8 | Season 2 Trailer | The trailer for the second season of CortexCast. | Neddy Kareha, Katherine Willard, Ritika Mukherji | 01 Aug 2023 | |
| 7 | Intro : Cortex Just Keeps the Rest of the Brain Warm | We talk through what listeners can expect from future episodes of CortexCast. | Alex von Klemperer, Paula Kaanders, Samuel Picard | 31 May 2019 | |
| 6 | Sleeping with One Eye Open - Vladyslav Vyazovskiy | We discuss the Science of Sleep | Alex von Klemperer, Samuel Picard, Paula Kaanders, Vladyslav Vyasovskiy | 08 Jun 2019 | |
| 5 | At First Sight - Holly Bridge | We discuss how the Brain processes vision. | Alex von Klemperer, Samuel Picard, Paula Kaanders, Holly Bridge | 08 Jun 2019 | |
| 4 | At The Interface : Richard Mooney | We discuss Auditory Neuroscience in particular during vocal learning | Alexander von Klemperer, Samuel Picard, Richard Mooney | 23 Jul 2019 | |
| 3 | This Might Hurt - Irene Tracey | We discuss the Neuroscience of Pain perception | Irene Tracey, Paula Kaanders, Lukas Krone, Alex von Klemperer | 02 Jan 2020 | |
| 2 | Creative Commons | Facing Depression - Catherine Harmer | We discuss the brain mechanisms behind depression. | Catherine Harmer, Paula Kaanders, Lukas Krone, Alex von Klemperer | 28 May 2020 |
| 1 | It's All Optical - Adam Packer | We discuss all-optical interrogation techniques and the mysterious claustrum. | Adam Packer, Paula Kaanders, Lukas Krone, Alex von Klemperer | 29 Aug 2020 |