Neurovoyagers: Exploring the Minds Behind Neuroscience

About Neurovoyagers: Exploring the Minds Behind Neuroscience

Join us on Neurovoyagers as we explore the journeys of leading neuroscientists. Each episode reveals their personal career paths, groundbreaking research, and the challenges they've faced while pushing the boundaries of our understanding of the brain.

Publisher

Max Planck Institute for Neurobiology of Behavior – caesar

Category

science

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

13 Sept 2024

Latest episode

12 Jun 2025

Latest episodes

6 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   12 Jun 2025

   Brains in Miniature: Evolution, Foraging, and Open Science with Monika Scholz

   Monika Scholz, Max Planck Institute group leader, discusses her transition from physics to neuroscience and how she studies neural circuits in C. elegans using evolutionary perspectives, also emphasizing open science in this interview.

2. 

   1 Apr 2025

   Circuits of Change: Rob Froemke on Art, Science, and Serotonin

   In this episode of NeuroVoyagers, Professor Robert C. Froemke shares his unconventional path from art school and computer science into the heart of experimental neuroscience. We explore how his passion for creativity and communication shapes his lab’s work on neuroplasticity, parenting, and prosocial behavior — and why he sees science as both an intellectual and deeply human pursuit.

3. 

   20 Dec 2024

   Guided by the Stars: The Fascinating World of Dung Beetles and Navigation with Marie Dacke

   Professor Marie Dacke shares her groundbreaking research on dung beetle navigation using the Milky Way and the importance of mentorship and science communication in her career journey.

4. 

   26 Nov 2024

   Exploring Pathways in Retinal Neuroscience with Teresa Puthussery

   Dr. Teresa Puthussery shares her groundbreaking research on retinal ganglion cells and vision restoration, combatting degenerative eye diseases with innovative science.

5. 

   5 Nov 2024

   Beyond Perception: Exploring the Unseen Sensory Worlds with Claire Wyart

   In this episode of Neurovoyages, we dive into the fascinating career of Dr. Claire Wyart, a pioneering neuroscientist at the Paris Brain Institute. Claire shares her unique journey from an early love of art to a groundbreaking career in neuroscience, where she studies the mysterious inner workings of our sensory systems.

6. 

   13 Sept 2024

   The Brain’s Predictive Power: A Conversation with Georg Keller

   In this episode, Professor Georg Keller shares his journey from physics to neuroscience, discussing his research on cortical processing and the discovery of error cells. He also touches on how his adventurous hobbies help him maintain balance in his scientific career.

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 6 / 100

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Social presence

0

YouTube

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