STEMPOWER discusses all things science with some of the world's top researchers from institutions like Harvard, MIT, and UCLA — new episodes are released bi-weekly.
How a Mother’s Experiences Shape Her Child’s Biology with Dr. Bridget Callaghan
What if the experiences of one generation could shape the biology and emotions of the next?
In this episode of STEMPOWER, I speak with UCLA's, Dr. Bridget Callaghan. (https://www.psych.ucla.edu/faculty-page/bcallaghan/) Her groundbreaking research explores how early life adversity and maternal experiences influence children’s gut microbiome and socioemotional development.
Together, they unpack Dr. Callaghan’s 2023 study “Multigenerational adversity impacts on human gut microbiome composition and socioemotional functioning in early childhood.”They discuss how early adversity gets “under the skin,” the critical role of the gut-brain axis at age two, and how microbial pathways may help explain the biological transmission of trauma across generations.
Tune in to hear about the mechanisms linking the microbiome to mental health, the challenges of studying multigenerational effects, and Dr. Callaghan’s vision for future interventions that could help break the cycle of adversity.
12 Jan 2025
The Science of Healing: Long-Term Cell Tracking After Spinal Injuries with Dr. Margaret Cheng
Dr. Margaret Cheng, a pioneering researcher, reveals how her MRI-based tracking technology can revolutionize stem cell therapy and regenerative medicine by providing long-term monitoring of stem cell viability in spinal cord injuries.
3 Nov 2024
Cannabis on the Brain with Dr. Jodi Gilman
In this week's episode, we speak with Dr. Jodi Gilman, Ph.D., (https://researchers.mgh.harvard.edu/profile/4080912/Jodi-Gilman) a renowned neuroscientist and Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and the Director of Neuroscience at the Massachusetts General Hospital Center for Addiction Medicine. Dr. Gilman spearheads research on the biological, psychological, and clinical aspects of addiction.
During our conversation today, we delve into the complex effects of THC on the brain. We discuss her ground-breaking research utilizing fNIRS technology to identify THC-induced impairment and explore the implications of disrupted prefrontal cortex activity.
Dr. Gilman's research papers discussed in this episode:
1. Identification of Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) impairment using functional brain imaging ( https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34999737/)
2. Intoxication due to Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol is characterized by disrupted prefrontal cortex activity (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38714786/)
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