S1:E34 Dr. Keith Black I Brain Trust

Keith L. Black M.D., named one of the “21 Most Important People of the 21st Century” by Esquire Magazine, is among an elite group of neurosurgeons in the world who have performed more than 8,000 brain tumor operations. The precision of his surgical skill enables him to remove tumors that often have been considered inoperable. Not satisfied to merely remove difficult brain tumors, Dr. Black’s greater goal is to obliterate brain cancers and find cures for debilitating neurological disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease. Since founding the Maxine Dunitz Neurosurgical Institute and the Department of Neurosurgery at Cedars-Sinai, Dr. Black has had many significant scientific and clinical achievements, gracing the covers of Time ("Heroes of Medicine") and Newsweek magazines in honor of his and the team's accomplishments. He has written hundreds of research articles, presented his findings at over 500 national and international meetings including invited talks at TEDMED and Google’s “Solve for X” lecture series, and received multiple patents for his novel scientific innovations. Join the down-to-earth, humble and incredibly informative Dr. Black and host, Brad Johnson, as they dive into wide-ranging topics including advances in the fight against cancer, Alzheimer’s and dementia, living with viruses, and the use of scorpion venom in brain surgery. Hear how Dr. Black approaches medical research, what makes a “great” vs. “okay” scientist, the mystery of the brain, applying his passion and the rewards of his calling, the relationship between science and spirituality, and finding balance in his life. * * * Please follow @CornerTableTalk on Instagram and Facebook For more information on host Brad Johnson or to join our mailing list, please visit: https://postandbeamhospitality.com/ For questions or comments, please e.mail: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.