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Neuro Logic
by Center for Vital Longevity (CVL) University of Texas at Dallas
Amber Kidwai and Sarah Monier, Doctoral students at the Center for Vital Longevity (CVL) at The University of Texas at Dallas, explore matters related to cognition and the brain. This podcast features conversations with leading scientists who share their insights and suggestions to promote cognitive health for life, as well as reviews of cutting edge research in cognitive neuroscience. Whether you are a science enthusiast or simply interested in keeping your mind sharp, this podcast offers valuable insights into the workings of our most complex organ.
Episodes
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The Surprising Link between Gut Health and Brain Health with Dr. Barbara Bendlin
In this episode, we discuss the link between the gut microbiome and brain health with Dr. Barbara Bendlin, Professor at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and Associate Director of the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center. We explore why the gut microbiome has emerged as an exciting new...
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Human-Robot Interactions: The Future of Aging with Dr. Wendy Rogers
In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Wendy Rogers, Professor of Applied Health Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, to talk about human factors—what it really means to design technology with people in mind. We learn how technology is shaping independence, dignity, and…
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The Little Brain's Role in Aging and Brain Health with Dr. Jessica Bernard
In this episode, we discuss the Cerebellum, or 'Little Brain', with Dr. Jessica Bernard, an Endowed Professor at Texas A & M University. We discuss her work on how cognitive and motor behavior changes with aging, and how the cerebellum, an often overlooked little brain region at the bottom of the...
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Round Table Series: Cardiovascular Health and the Aging Brain
Welcome to our new ‘Round Table Series’ where Sarah and Amber chat about the latest research in brain health! In this episode we examine the relationship between heart health and brain health, with insights from Dr. Binu Thomas, an Assistant Professor at UT Southwestern Medical Center whose...
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How Humans Find Their Way: The Cognitive Neuroscience of Navigation
How does the brain know where we are -- and how do we find our way through the world? In this episode, we explore the cognitive neuroscience of spatial navigation with Dr. Steven Weisberg, a cognitive neuroscientist at The University of Texas at Arlington. We discuss how the brain supports...
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The Adolescent Brain: Why Teens Think, Feel, and Act Differently
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Beatriz Luna, Distinguished Professor at the University of Pittsburgh and a pioneer in research on the adolescent brain. We discuss the science behind teenage impulsivity and risk taking and why these behaviors are not only normal. but essential for learning,...
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Why some brains stay resilient: The Neuroscience of Cognitive Reserve with Dr. Yaakov Stern
In this special episode, recorded in celebration of the 15th anniversary of the Center for Vital Longevity (CVL), we welcome Dr. Yaakov Stern—recipient of the inaugural Denise C. Park Research Excellence Award. We discuss his influential theory of cognitive reserve and explore how our…
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The Science of Decision Making: Why We Choose What We Choose
In this episode, we meet with Dr. Jaime Castrellon, an Assistant Professor at UCLA. We discuss the science of decision-making and how emotions, moral judgments, and social context steer our choices. We also talk about dopamine’s role in choice, why we often go for immediate rewards, and how...
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Special Episode - Celebrating the Life and Work of Dr. Eleanor Maguire: A Pioneer in the Science of Memory
Dr. Michael Rugg, Distinguished Chair at the University of Texas at Dallas, Director of the Center for Vital Longevity, and a leading figure in the cognitive neuroscience of memory, joins us to pay tribute to the life and work of Dr. Eleanor Maguire, an award-winning Professor at the University...
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Understanding Memory with Dr Louis Renoult: Episodic, Semantic, and Autobiographical
Dr. Louis Renoult, a cognitive neuroscientist and lecturer at the University of East Anglia in the UK, explores how different types of memory, like episodic and semantic memory, are represented in the brain and how they interact. In this episode, we talk with Dr. Renoult about the distinctions...
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The Power of Sleep: the relationship between sleep, memory and aging with Dr. Audrey Duarte
In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Audrey Duarte, a cognitive neuroscientist and Professor of Psychology at UT Austin. Dr. Duarte leads the Memory and Aging Lab, where she studies how memory changes with age - and why some people maintain better memory and brain health than others. Her research...
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The Science of Remembering with Dr. Charan Ranganath
In this episode we meet with Dr. Charan Ranganath, a Professor at UC Davis, director of the Dynamic Memory Lab, and author of the New York Times’ best-seller “Why We Remember”. His research focuses on how memory is affected by emotion, stress, aging and neurological disorders. Dr. Ranganath...
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Declining Financial Capacity in Cognitive Aging and Dementia with Dr. Daniel Marson
Dr. Daniel Marson is a clinical neuropsychologist, licensed attorney, and Emeritus Professor of Neurology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where he directed the Division of Neuropsychology (1995–2016) and the Alzheimer’s Disease Center (2005–2015). He has published extensively and led...
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The Impact of Dementia on Memory, Imagination and Joy with Dr. Muireann Irish
Dr. Muireann Irish is a Professor at the University of Sydney in the School of Psychology and Brain and Mind Centre. Her research focuses on understanding the neural processes that underpin memory, imagination, and emotional experience, especially in relation to dementia and aging. In this…
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Optimizing Future Health and Financial Decision-Making: Lessons From and For Aging with Dr. Shayna Rosenbaum
Dr. Shayna Rosenbaum is a Professor and York Research Chair in the Department of Psychology, as well as a member of the Vision: Science to Applications (VISTA) Program at York University. She is also an Associate Scientist at the Rotman Research Institute at Baycrest. Her research explores how...
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Tau Delta: The unlikely fraternity of youth football players and Alzheimer's patients, with Dr. Elizabeth Davenport
Dr. Elizabeth Davenport is an Assistant Professor of Radiology and Technical Director of the MEG Center of Excellence at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Her research focuses on the effects of head impacts on the brain, using cutting edge imaging techniques to explore the relationship between...
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The Adaptive Brain: How Our Emotions And Goals Shape Memory, with Dr. Vishnu Murty
Dr. Vishnu Murty is an Assistant Professor at the University of Oregon and Director of the Adaptive Memory Lab. His research focusses on the affect of different motivational and emotional states on memory and decision-making. He also studies the role of memory in adaptive behavior and in the…
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Why Women's Brain Health Deserves a Closer Look in Alzheimer's Research with Dr. Rachel Buckley
In this episode we meet Dr. Rachel Buckley, an Associate Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School. Her research focuses on sex differences in risk for Alzheimer’s disease, with a particular focus on women’s brain health in neurodegenerative disease. She holds multiple NIH grants, as well…
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Understanding Spatial Awareness and Cognitive Control with Dr. Clayton Curtis
In this episode we meet with Dr. Clayton Curtis, a Professor at New York University’s Department of Psychology and Center for Neural Science. He explores how our brains help us understand and interact with the world around us, particularly in terms of spatial awareness and cognitive control. His...
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The Cognitive Neuroscience of Emotion with Dr. Aaron Heller
Dr. Aaron Heller is a Clinical Psychologist, Affective Neuroscientist and Associate Professor at the University of Miami's McKnight Brain Institute. His research focusses on the relationship between emotions and psychopathology, understanding how individual differences in emotion processing in…
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Understanding Human Brain Networks with Dr. Gagan Wig
Dr. Wig is an Associate Professor at UT Dallas and Director of the Wig Neuroimaging Lab at CVL. His research focuses on understanding large scale human brain networks with a focus on memory and attentional processes, and how these are impacted by aging and by the environment.
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Hearing Loss and Brain Health with Dr. Frank Lin
Dr. Frank R. Lin, MD is a hearing loss expert from Johns Hopkins University. We discuss his pivotal research on the profound implications of adult hearing loss, stimulating advancements in federal policies and initiatives for accessible, affordable, and effective hearing care. We also learn about...
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How brain conditions affect memory with Dr. Bradley Lega
Dr. Lega is a Neurosurgeon and Associate Professor of Neurological Surgery at UT Southwestern. His research involves using advanced techniques to explore the affect of brain conditions on memory function.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Amber Kidwai and Sarah Monier, Doctoral students at the Center for Vital Longevity (CVL) at The University of Texas at Dallas, explore matters related to cognition and the brain. This podcast features conversations with leading scientists who share their insights and suggestions to promote cognitive health for life, as well as reviews of cutting edge research in cognitive neuroscience. Whether you are a science enthusiast or simply interested in keeping your mind sharp, this podcast offers valuable insights into the workings of our most complex organ.
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Center for Vital Longevity (CVL) University of Texas at Dallas
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