Best Sussex Neuroscience Society Podcasts (2025)

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Circadian Rhythms and the Biological Clock: Understanding Sleep Patterns with Dr. Rzechorzek 42:08

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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 A…

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Pannel Q&A: Internships and research experience 1:04:04

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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 lo…

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Switching Gears: From Neuroscience to Cancer Research - Insights from a Graduate's Journey 15:51

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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 ema…

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Parkinson's Research, Student Internships and Inclusivity with Dr. Kalina Naidoo 44:39

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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 an…

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EPISODE 3- idiopathic intracranial hypertension (part 3) 30:18

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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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EPISODE 3- idiopathic intracranial hypertension (part 2) 42:09

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Join Emily and Ray this week in a long format (part 2 of 2) 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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EPISODE 3- idiopathic intracranial hypertension (part 1) 1:18:02

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Join Emily and Ray this week in a long format (part 1 of 2) 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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From Rejection to Resilience: Interview Tips with Scientifica's Stephanie Baldwin 22:48

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When looking for a job, chances are you'll face a few "no's" before you get to a "yes" — and that's not necessarily a bad thing! In this podcast, Stephanie Baldwin, People Services Manager at Scientifica, joins Ray Das, co-host of BrainCast, for an insightful discussion on embracing rejection and top interview tips. Stephanie explains how each reje…

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Consciousness with Anil Seth 46:23

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Anil Seth is one of the most prominent consciousness researchers in the 21st century. Working as a professor of Cognitive and Computational Neuroscience at the University of Sussex, and director of the Sussex Centre for Consciousness Science, Seth focuses on how brain systems operate to produce the rich inner experience we are all familiar with, bu…

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Mitochondrial Diseases with Aya Tarabeine 20:25

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In today's episode of BrainCast, our host Alice Cox speaks with Aya Tarabeine, a postgraduate research student at UCL's Queen Square Institute of Neurology, about her journey to study mitochondrial function, her thoughts and opinions on current debates within mitochondrial biology, and moments of running her own podcast that has been particularly m…

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Hidden Disabilities: Functional Neurological Disorder Awareness 59:45

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In today's episode of BrainCast, we continue the Hidden Disabilities series where our host Emily Kirkby talks with Rae about her hidden disability; Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), a disorder characterised by the dysfunction of the nervous system, and how the brain/body send and receive signals. Rae discusses her experiences with the healthc…

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Food Rewards and Cues with Dr Eisuke Koya 29:16

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In today's episode of BrainCast, our host Angus Thain talks with Dr Eisuke Koya, a reader in behavioural neuroscience at the University of Sussex, about appetitive associations between food rewards and cues that predict their availability.

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PhD Research with Oluwaseyi Jesusanmi 38:03

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In today's episode of BrainCast, our host Maja Nowak talks with Oluwaseyi Jesusanmi, a PhD student working on sensory neuroscience at the University of Sussex, about his PhD project, his work experience in Japan, as well as his advice for undergraduates looking to go into academia.

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Diversity in STEM Research with Dr Eleanor Jayawant 29:53

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In today's episode of BrainCast, our host Sam Gornall talks with Dr Eleanor Jayawant, a Research Fellow in Computational Systems Biology at the Brighton and Sussex Medical School, about experiences of a career in STEM with disabilities, and why it is important to encourage diversity in every field, not just research.…

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Hidden Disabilities: Hereditary Neuropathy with Liability to Pressure Palsies 36:45

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In today's episode of BrainCast, we begin the Hidden Disabilities series with hosts Emily Kirkby and Sude Umac, who talk with University of Sussex student Alex Michael about their hidden disability, Hereditary Neuropathy with Liability to Pressure Palsies (HNPP). We talk about their experiences within the healthcare and educational system, and what…

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Alzheimer's Research and Public Engagement with Dr Claire Lancaster 18:04

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In today's episode of BrainCast, our host Sam Gornall talks with Dr Claire Lancaster, an Alzheimer's Society Research Fellow at the University of Sussex, about her views on present research, public engagement, and what the field might look like moving forward.

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Synesthesia with Professor Jamie Ward 21:34

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In today's episode of BrainCast, our host Loll Downes talks with Professor Jamie Ward, the director of Sussex Neuroscience who specialises in the field of individual differences in perceptual experiences, about his inspirations to working in cognitive neuroscience, as well as his recent work in synesthesia.…

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Transition from Industry to Academia with Emeritus Professor Dora Duka 25:15

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In today's episode of BrainCast, our host Alice Cox talks with Emeritus Professor Dora Duka, an experimental psychologist at the University of Sussex, about her research on the cognitive and emotional mechanisms of addiction, as well as different aspects of human psychopharmacology. She also talks about her career journey from industry to academia.…

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Motor Neuron Diseases with Professor Majid Hafezparast 28:24

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In today's episode of BrainCast, our host Angus Thain talks with Professor Majid Hafezparast, a lecturer and professor of molecular neuroscience at the University of Sussex, about ALS, and the molecular level defects in how cargo is transported along neuron axons.

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The Auditory System with Professor Corne Kros 37:52

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In today's episode of BrainCast, our host Angus Thain talks with Corne Kros, a professor of neuroscience at Sussex, about his research on inner ear hair cells, and their contribution to hearing loss. We also get an insight into what it's like being an academic and hear some advice for those aspiring to do a PhD/have a career in research.…

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Systems Neuroscience with Professor Miguel Maravall 29:53

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On today's episode of BrainCast, our host Marcus Burnell-Spector speaks with Professor Miguel Maravall, the Co-Director of Sussex Neuroscience, about his work on sensory neurophysiology using optogenetics and electrophysiology. He also talks about his career path from studying physics to experimental systems neuroscience.…

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Vision and Synapses with Professor Leon Lagnado 25:04

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In today's episode of BrainCast, our host Marcus Burnell-Spector talks with Professor Leon Lagnado, a lecturer and professor of neuroscience at the University of Sussex, about his research into the cellular and molecular mechanisms regulating synaptic transmission, and how these determine the processing of visual signals in the retina and higher vi…