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A student-led initiative to share cutting-edge research happening at the University of Calgary.... more
FAQs about On The Brain:How many episodes does On The Brain have?The podcast currently has 19 episodes available.
December 20, 2022Brain Computer InterfacesHow can you control a computer with your mind? Join us as we speak to Joanna Keough, who tells us how the latest technology is being used to help restore autonomy to kids with limited mobility. ...more16minPlay
December 07, 2022Perinatal StrokeWhat happens to a fetus or newborn who has a stroke? How do we even recognize that this has happened? Join us as we speak to Meghan Maiani, whose previous life experiences give her unique insights into this problem....more17minPlay
November 22, 2022Multiple Sclerosis Part 2Multiple sclerosis is a devastating disease with an unusually high prevalence in Canada. However, it affects people to different extents. Could aging contribute to the variation in disease progression? Join us as we speak to PhD student Zachary Bailey about this puzzling disease....more23minPlay
November 22, 2022Multiple Sclerosis Part 1Multiple sclerosis is a devastating disease with an unusually high prevalence in Canada. What factors contribute to the disease? What do we know about treatment? Join us as we speak to PhD student Emily Wuerch about this puzzling disease....more16minPlay
November 08, 2022StressHave you ever locked yourself out of your car right before driving to an important meeting? Have you forgotten about a deadline and realized you only have an hour left? If so, you have experienced stress. Join us as we speak to PhD student Spencer Loewen about how stress affects our brains....more11minPlay
October 25, 2022Stroke Part 2We already learned about stroke's impact on language. What other deficits are present in stroke patients? How do we evaluate those deficits? Join us as Matt Chilvers tells us about how we can use robotics to better assess stroke patients....more15minPlay
October 25, 2022Stroke Part 1Most of us take speaking and understanding others for granted. Today, we are fortunate to be joined by Trevor Low, who talks us through how stroke can impact our ability to communicate and what we can do to treat those who experienced strokes....more13minPlay
October 11, 2022Pain and CannabinoidsHow is pain different in each person? How do we currently treat pain, and can we do better? Join us as we speak to Dr. Erika Harding about pain and cannabinoids....more27minPlay
October 05, 2022IntroductionMeet the team of students who worked hard to bring you this series and learn about why they joined. We make a land acknowledgement to recognize the land's upon which the research is performed and this podcast was developed. We would also like to recognize funding support from Branch Out Neurological Foundation and the Hotchkiss Brain Institute....more4minPlay
FAQs about On The Brain:How many episodes does On The Brain have?The podcast currently has 19 episodes available.