Neuroscience and Beyond
We are a team of PhD students located in Göttingen, Germany, who share a passion about neuroscience and science communication. On a monthly basis we talk with experts in neuroscience and discuss their research, career path, struggles along the way and current problems in the field. Supported by the International Max Planck Research School for Neurosciences as well as the Cluster of Excellence "Multiscale Bioimaging" in Göttingen. The content of the podcast represents our personal opinions and is separate from the institutions we are working at. Ideas are our own!
Episodes
28 episodes
Rethinking Academia: What’s Broken and How We Can Fix It | #4 with Dr. Mani
Professor Mani shares her perspective, acknowledging both the privileges of scientific research and the real challenges we face. We discuss the slow peer-review process, the high cost of open access, and the systemic resistance to change.
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How Do Babies Learn Language? | Motivation, Environment & Multilingualism | Prof. Nivedita Mani
How Do We Learn Language?Ever wonder how babies learn language? We've got answers! Join us for a fascinating chat with Prof. Nivedita Mani from Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, as we uncover the secrets of infant language acquisition....
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Rethinking Academia: What’s Broken and How We Can Fix It | #3 with Dr. Shaib
In our latest episode, we had the privilege of speaking with Ali from Georg-August-Universität Göttingen about the challenges academics face!Ali highlights the complexities of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies, their un...
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How to study protein shapes with light | One-step Nanoscale Expansion ONE Microscopy | Dr. Ali Shaib
In this episode, we hosted Dr. Ali Shaib, Group Leader at the Institute of Neurophysiology, University Medical Center Göttingen. We explored One-step Nanoscale Expansion (ONE) microscopy – revolutionary imaging technology transforming structura...
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Rethinking Academia: What’s Broken and How We Can Fix It | #2 with Prof. Holtmaat
Prof. Holtmaat points out that the current academic publishing system creates a cycle where funding, research, and publications are tightly linked, making it difficult to break free from its constraints. Initiatives like bioRxiv are...
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Portable Two-Photon Microscopy for neuroscience and clinical application | Dr. Lukas Krainer
Have you ever wondered how an idea born in a university lab can transform into a life-changing invention? Meet Dr. Lukas Krainer, a physicist who completed his PhD at the prestigious ETH University in Zürich and turned his research into a thriv...
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#1 Rethinking Academia: What’s Broken and How We Can Fix It | Prof. Jörg Enderlein
We are excited to introduce a brand-new series of our podcast called Challenges in Academia, where we will be exploring the challenges and hurdles faced in academia.In this new set of videos, we’ll be talking to academics from a wide ran...
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Episode 1
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Pushing the Boundaries of Advanced Microscopy Techniques | Prof. Jörg Enderlein
In Episode 21 of Neuroscience and Beyond, we had the privilege of hosting Prof. Dr. Jörg Enderlein, a renowned physicist at the Third Institute of Physics, Georg August University in Göttingen. We explored the interplay between quantum me...
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Episode 21
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1:10:47
How is brain development influenced by protein degradation | Dr. Mateusz Ambrozkiewicz
Today, we have the pleasure of hosting Dr. Mateusz Ambrożkiewicz! He leads a lab at the Institute for Cell Biology and Neurobiology at Charité in Berlin, one of Europe’s largest university hospitals. Dr. Ambrożkiewicz’s lab studies how protein ...
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Episode 20
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1:07:04
Ed Boyden: How to develop technologies worthy of a Nobel prize | Optogenetics & Expansion Microscopy
In this episode, we’re honoured to host Prof. Dr. Ed Boyden, a pioneering neuroscientist, inventor, entrepreneur and MIT professor who is widely known for his immense contribution to life sciences, especially to the field of neuroscience. Prof....
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Episode 19
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Peter Dayan: How to study the brain from a computational view | Q-Learning, Memory, Decision Making
In this episode, we have the distinct privilege of speaking with Prof. Peter Dayan, director at the Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics in Germany. Prof. Dayan is renowned for using methods from machine learning to understand brain ...
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Episode 18
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1:23:52
Aptamers in Brain research: Design, Molecules Detection, Disease Applications | Nako Nakatsuka
Do you know how aptamers are revolutionizing brain research! How can you accurately distinguish between dopamine, adrenaline, and noradrenaline in a biological fluid filled with countless other molecules?Join us as we explore the exciti...
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Episode 17
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55:25
Revolutionizing Brain Recovery with Virtual Reality | Dr. Sandy Rathod
Join us for an exciting conversation with Sandy Rathod, PhD, CEO of NeuroReality! In this episode, we explore the exciting world of neurotechnology with a focus on virtual reality as a cognitive rehabilitation approach. We discuss the potential...
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Episode 16
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1:07:03
How to study learning and memory in mammals - plasticity and imaging of the living brain
In this episode, we talk to Prof. Anthony Holtmaat, a leading researcher in the field of learning and memory from Geneva University Neurocenter. Join us as we explore the substrates of learning and memory, imaging techniques such as two-photon ...
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Episode 15
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1:20:28
Why are animal experiments inevitable in biomedical research? | Dr. Roman Stilling
Today's episode explores a critical topic: animal experiments in research. We're thrilled to have Dr. Roman Stilling with us. Dr. Stilling completed his Ph.D. at the European Neuroscience Institute in 2013 and went on to explore the fascinating...
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Episode 14
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1:11:29
Baboon research: communication and behavior in the context of evolution with Prof. Julia Fischer
In this episode we speak with Prof. Dr. Julia Fischer, the head of the Cognitive Ethology lab at the German Primate Center (DPZ) and the author of the book “Monkeytalk: Inside the Worlds and Minds of Primates”. Together, we explore how baboon r...
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Episode 13
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1:28:48
Auditory Neuroscience, Hearing Impairment and Restoration with Prof. Tobias Moser
In this episode, we speak with Prof. Tobias Moser, the director of the Institute for Auditory Neuroscience Göttingen in Germany, also a spokesperson for the Cluster of Excellence Multiscale Bioimaging. Professor Moser and his colleagues put tre...
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Episode 12
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1:24:17
Decoding memory: plasticity, SUSHI and super-resolution microscopy with Prof. Valentin Nägerl
In this episode we speak with Prof. Valentin Nägerl, the head of the Synaptic plasticity and super-resolution microscopy group at the Interdisciplinary Institute for Neuroscience and Professor of Neuroscience and Bioimaging at the University of...
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Episode 11
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1:13:35
Super-resolution microscopy reveals the secret of neuronal architecture | Dr. Christophe Leterrier
In this episode, we speak with Christophe Letterrier, PhD, the leader of the NeuroCyto research group at the Institute of Neurophysiopathology, Aix-Marseille University. We dive deep inside neurons, discussing the structural support and t...
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Episode 10
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1:21:32
Revolutionizing imaging of whole biological organisms: light sheet microscopy with Prof. Jan Huisken
In this episode, we talk to Prof. Jan Huisken, the head of the Multiscale Biology lab at the University of Göttingenan, an Alexander von Humboldt Professor and a renowned expert in microscopy. We unravel the making of light-sheet microscopes, e...
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Episode 9
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1:26:15
AI and biology: deep learning for microscopy image analysis with Prof. Constantin Pape
In this episode, we talk to Prof. Constantin Pape, leader of the Computational Cell Analytics group at the Institute of Computer Science and a Junior Professor at the Georg-August University Goettingen. We explore the intersection of mach...
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Episode 8
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1:13:47
Insect brain: neuroprotection, cell death and signalling. A thrilling talk with Prof. Ralf Heinrich
In this episode, we talk to Prof. Ralf Heinrich, a Professor at the Department of Cellular Neurobiology at the University of Göttingen. The focus this time is on insects and the fascinating neuroscientific insights one can learn from them! We d...
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Episode 7
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1:23:49
The electric pill: non-invasive brain stimulation with Prof. Andrea Antal
In this episode, we talk to Prof. Andrea Antal, an Extraordinary Professor at the University of Göttingen and a group leader at the Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation Laboratory in the Department of Neurology at the Medical University Göttingen. Pr...
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Episode 6
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1:25:34
When Proteins misbehave: understanding Parkinson's disease with Prof. Tiago Outeiro
In this episode we talk to Prof. Tiago Outeiro, Full Professor of Aggregopathies, Director of the Department of Neurodegeneration and Restaurative Research at the University Medical Center Göttingen, a Professor at the institute of Neuroscience...
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Episode 5
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1:55:03
Beyond DNA: epigenetic mechanisms of inheritance and progress in research on Alzheimer’s disease
In this episode we talk to Prof. André Fischer, Director at the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) site Göttingen and Professor at the Department for Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University Medical Center Göttingen. The focus ...
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Episode 4
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