The Neurosalience podcast is supported by the Organization for Human Brain Mapping (OHBM). Dr. Peter Bandettini interviews neuroscientists who measure, map, and model brain function and structure and delves into latest advancements, challenges, controversies, and controversies. He engages young and old and strives to add insight and perspective wherever the conversation goes.
For our final episode of the season, Neurosalience goes live from OHBM 2026 in Bordeaux! Recorded in front of a live audience on the final day of the conference, host Peter Bandettini is joined by Giulia Baracchini, Vince Calhoun, Satrajit Ghosh, and Mario Senden to explore one of neuroscience’s biggest challenges: how can we bring together the field’s rapidly expanding knowledge across different domains, methods, and scales?
The panel discusses the fragmentation of neuroscience, the overwhelming volume of new research, and the tools, models, and infrastructure needed to connect findings and make them more accessible and meaningful. From mapping the evolving landscape of neuroscience and preserving the richness of high-dimensional data to building intelligent, AI-supported scientific infrastructure, the conversation considers how researchers might better share knowledge, identify gaps, foster collaboration, and accelerate discovery.
Read Peter’s accompanying blog post for more background on the discussion and our guests:
https://www.ohbm-com.com/blog/neurosaliencelive-audience-podcast-at-ohbm-2026 (https://www.ohbm-com.com/blog/neurosaliencelive-audience-podcast-at-ohbm-2026)
We hope you enjoy this special live episode!
Episode producers:
Xuqian Michelle Li
10 Jun 2026
Neurosalience #S6E14 - Preview of OHBM 2026
We sit down with four of the people who made OHBM 2026 happen to get the inside scoop on what to expect! Joining us are Christian Beckman (Program Chair-Elect), Nicola Palomero-Gallagher (Program Chair), Rosanna Olsen (Education Chair), and Michel Thiebaut de Schotten (Local Organizing Committee Chair). With 2,500+ neuroscientists descending on Bordeaux, France from June 14–18, this year's meeting is shaping up to be a big one. We dig into the sessions, keynotes, awards, and why Bordeaux is such a perfect backdrop for the conference — plus great tips for getting the most out of your time there and the newly improved meeting app to help you plan your schedule. Whether you're heading to Bordeaux or just curious about what's in store, this one's a great listen!
We hope you enjoy this episode!
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction to OHBM 2026
05:21 - The Success of OHBM: Community and Content
10:05 - Methods and Applications in Neuroimaging
15:28 - Educational Courses: Structure and Selection
18:37 - Keynote Speakers and Program Design
23:56 - Symposia vs. Roundtable Discussions
30:50 - Brain Hacks: Collaborative Innovation
32:40 - Choosing the Right Venue for Conferences
37:17 - Exploring Bordeaux: A City of Wine and Culture
38:48 - Challenges in Conference Planning
46:35 - The Future of Poster Presentations
54:24 - Awards and Recognition in the Community
58:28 - Enhancing Conference Value and Engagement
01:02:02 - Social Aspects of the Conference
Resources:
https://www.humanbrainmapping.org/OHBM2026/ (https://www.humanbrainmapping.org/OHBM2026/)
Episode producers:
Xuqian Michelle Li
12 May 2026
Neurosalience #S6E13 with Kristin Ozelli - The Transmitter: Connecting the scales of neuroscience
“The Transmitter is trying to cover the whole waterfront…”
Kristin Ozelli is the Executive Editor of The Transmitter, a neuroscience publication supported by the Simons Foundation that launched in 2023. In this conversation, Peter and Kristin explore what makes The Transmitter tick. At its heart, the publication is driven by a conviction that neuroscience is most powerful when its many scales, modalities, and subfields are in conversation with each other, and that good science journalism can provide the intellectual scaffolding to make that happen. They discuss the editorial process behind the scenes, from morning story meetings and house style guides to multiple rounds of editing, and how scientist-written essays are helping fill the void left by the decline of science Twitter. The conversation also touches on The Transmitter's ambitious State of Neuroscience mapping project, the ongoing tension between a fragmenting field and the hunger for greater integration, and what it means to portray science as a genuinely human endeavor. They close with thoughts on AI in science writing, exciting new tools and resources coming to the site, and how publications like The Transmitter might help rebuild trust between scientists and a skeptical public.
We hope you enjoy this episode!
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction to the Transmitter and Its Mission
05:49 - Kristin Ozelli’s Journey to Neuroscience Journalism
08:29 - The Transmitter's History and Evolution
11:03 - Finding the Sweet Spot in Neuroscience Communication
16:19 - Mapping Neuroscience: The State of Neuroscience Project
23:22 - Engaging the OHBM Community and Beyond
30:07 - The Evolution of Scientific Communication
33:45 - Public Perception of Science
40:22 - Future Directions for Transmitter
47:15 - The Role of AI in Journalism
Resources:
14:20 - The State of Neuroscience https://www.thetransmitter.org/state-of-neuroscience-report-2025/ (https://www.thetransmitter.org/state-of-neuroscience-report-2025/)
Episode producers:
Karthik Sama, Xuqian Michelle Li
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