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BrainCast

by Sussex Neuroscience Society

The Twists and Turns of Academic Journeys | What's Going on at Sussex | Dr Andrew Penn

In this episode of Brain case, Kiera sits down with Dr. Andrew Penn, Assistant Professor in Neuroscience at the University of Sussex. If you study Neuroscience at Sussex, you've probably had the good fortune of being taught by him, be it lab or lecture, but tune in today to hear all about his journey into academia, the twists and turns of building a research career, and how tiny changes in brian signalling can have wide-reaching effects on brain health and disease.

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome | Hidden Disabilities | Part 2/3

Zoe, a Univesity of Sussex student, joints the Hidden Disabilities team (Emily and Riddhi) to discuss her Hidden Disability: Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), a poorly understood chronic pain condition that causes intense and debilitating levels of pain. Zoe discusses her experience with CRPS, the healthcare adn education systems, and what she think needs to be done to maker society more accessible for people with Hidden Disabilities

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome | Hidden Disabilities | Part 1/3

Zoe, a Univesity of Sussex student, joints the Hidden Disabilities team (Emily and Riddhi) to discuss her Hidden Disability: Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), a poorly understood chronic pain condition that causes intense and debilitating levels of pain. Zoe discusses her experience with CRPS, the healthcare adn education systems, and what she think needs to be done to maker society more accessible for people with Hidden Disabilities

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome | Hidden Disability | Part 3/3

Zoe, a Univesity of Sussex student, joints the Hidden Disabilities team (Emily and Riddhi) to discuss her Hidden Disability: Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), a poorly understood chronic pain condition that causes intense and debilitating levels of pain. Zoe discusses her experience with CRPS, the healthcare adn education systems, and what she think needs to be done to maker society more accessible for people with Hidden Disabilities.

From Philosophy to Psychedelics | What's Going On Everywhere Else | Dr. Lia Iglesias

In this episode of BrainCast, Keira sits down with Dr. Lia Iglesias, a postdoctoral researcher at Aarhus University in Denmark, who spends her days investigating the endocannabinoid system in fear modulation. Join us for a chat about her narrow miss at a career in philosophy, research into psychedelics for PTSD, and dealing with rejection in academia.

Circadian Rhythms and the Biological Clock: Understanding Sleep Patterns with Dr. Rzechorzek

What is the "normal" temperature of the human brain, and why might it not always be 37°C? In this episode of BrainCast, we had the privilege of speaking with Dr. Nina Rzechorzek, a clinician specialising in human brain temperature and neural circadian rhythms, previously at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology in Cambridge and now working with AstraZeneca. Tune in for a fascinating talk as Nina shares her experience researching and studying within the fields of neurobiology and physiology and gives insights into her groundbreaking research on sleep cycles, circadian rhythms, and much more! For further reading: Rzechorzek, N.M. et al. (2024) ‘Circadian clocks in human cerebral organoids’, bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory) [Preprint]. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1101/2024.02.20.580978. This episode was recorded in 2024; Dr Rzechorzek is currently interim Coordinator of the Precision Health Strategic ResearchInitiative, based at the Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Cambridge'

Pannel Q&A: Internships and research experience

This episode features a Q&A panel of five undergraduate students who have completed the Junior Research Associate (JRA) Programme here at Sussex, as well as other neuroscience-related summer internships. We’ll be asking them questions submitted by you, giving you the chance to hear about their experiences, and the advice they’d offer to students looking to follow a similar path. So join us as we get an inside look at their journeys! Interested in hosting an episode, or joining as a quest speaker? Pop us an email - sj464@sussex.ac.uk - fm421@sussex.ac.uk

Switching Gears: From Neuroscience to Cancer Research - Insights from a Graduate's Journey

In this episode of the Early Careers Series, we’re joined by Tanvi Patel, a former Sussex Neuroscience graduate. She shares her journey of pursuing a master’s, switching career paths, and making the most of a neuroscience degree. Tune in for valuable insights and advice! Interested in hosting an episode, or joining as a guest speaker? Pop us an email - sj464@sussex.ac.uk/ fm421@sussex.ac.uk

Parkinson's Research, Student Internships and Inclusivity with Dr. Kalina Naidoo

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Naidoo, a postdoctoral researcher from the University of Oxford. Francesca will be speaking with Dr. Naidoo about her current work in Parkinson’s Disease research and about the internship Francesca undertook this past summer under her guidance. Tune in as they discuss what it's like working in a research lab and the valuable insights and knowledge gained from this internship experience.

EPISODE 3- idiopathic intracranial hypertension (part 3)

Join Emily and Ray this week in a long format (part 3 of 3) session to talk with our guest Amelia about lived experiences with neurological disorders. In this episode, we follow Amelia’s journey with idiopathic inter cranial hypertension and how it affects their life. Please Enjoy and Follow!

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