Knowing Neurons is a podcast in which neuroscientists take you on a guided tour of the brain. Whether you’re a science enthusiast or a scientist yourself: if you’re interested in the brain, we’ve got something for you.
Neurocharlas Episodio 3: Usando el lenguaje para entender el cerebro, con el Dr. Adolfo García
En este episodio, exploramos la trayectoria científica del Dr. Adolfo García, neurocientífico cognitivo de reconocimiento internacional cuyo trabajo une el lenguaje, la traducción y la salud cerebral. Conversamos sobre cómo el cerebro procesa el lenguaje en la salud y en la enfermedad, el bilingüismo y la detección temprana de la demencia a través del habla. Autor de The Neurocognition of Translation and Interpreting y de más de 200 artículos científicos, también nos habla sobre su compromiso con una neurociencia accesible y equitativa a través de iniciativas como TELL e INCLUDE, y su labor de divulgación en charlas TEDx, televisión y radio.
Credits: Producido por Dr. Juan Arboleda y Judith Cediel; Editado por Natalia Padillo
18 Aug 2026
PhD Deep Dive #7: Navigating PhD Lab-Rotations and Homesickness with Scientific Illustrator Ava Piper
In this episode of PhD Deep Dive, Johanna and LanVi chat with Ava about her journey from studying psychology to pursuing a PhD in a lab-rotation program. Ava shares how she found a lab with the right mentoring style and support system, and how she combines science and art through her work as a scientific illustrator for her lab and Knowing Neurons. She also reflects on navigating homesickness during graduate school and her dream of researching internet psychology.
27 Apr 2026
Policies for Ethics and Regulation of Brain-Computer Interfaces
Knowing Neurons talks with Elizabeth, Nada, Maarten, and Eric about brain-computer interfaces and their use across medical and consumer spaces. Elizabeth and Maarten, both neuromodulation researchers, discuss brain-computer interfaces in the research setting, which includes testing safety as well as potential efficacy for therapies. Nada outlines challenges on the ethics side, including engaging larger groups of both study participants and consumers. Senator Lucero brings expertise about the legislative process and data privacy at large. Together, all the guests consider how to best approach regulation of brain computer interfaces as the industry grows and spreads across different aspects of our lives in healthcare and beyond.
Guests:
Dr. Elizabeth Bottorff, PhD
Nada Salem, MSc
Dr. Maarten Ottenhoff, PhD
Minnesota State Senator Eric Lucero
Episode Notes/Relevant links:
● Elizabeth’s policy paper (https://knowingneurons.com/abandoned_neurotech/)
● Nada’s policy paper (https://knowingneurons.com/experimental-brain-implants/)
● BrainGate (https://www.braingate.org)
● Eric’s bill (https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/94/2025/0/SF/1240/versions/latest/)
● Insulin pump cybersecurity risk (https://www.aha.org/news/headline/2022-09-20-fda-reports-potential-cybersecurity-risk-insulin-pump-system)
● Implantable Brain-Computer Interface Collaborative Community (iBCI-CC) (https://www.ibci-cc.org)
● FDA Investigational Device Exemption (https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/premarket-submissions-selecting-and-preparing-correct-submission/investigational-device-exemption-ide)
● Institutional Review BoardI (IRB) 101 (https://ccrps.org/clinical-research-blog/institutional-review-board-irb)
● MnDRIVE (https://research.umn.edu/industry-partnership/mndrive)
Link to Knowing Neurons’Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/knowingneurons (https://www.patreon.com/cw/knowingneurons)
Produced by Jessica Froula
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Apple Podcasts (US)
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4 ratings
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5.0 / 5
11 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 28 / 100
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YouTube
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Engagement
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