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Neuroscientists Talk Shop

Neuroscientists Talk Shop
Neuroscience
Alzheimer's Disease
Epigenetics
Auditory System
Inferior Colliculus
Dopamine
Photoreceptor Cells
Substance Use Disorder
Neurodegenerative Diseases
Epilepsy
Neurobiology
Retina
Addiction Research
Neuroanatomy
Gene Expression
Ion Channels
Parkinson's Disease
Fear Conditioning
Metabolism
Dopamine Dynamics

Neuroscientists Talk Shop is the University of Texas at San Antonio's (UTSA) Neurobiology Podcast, showcasing the current research of internationally renowned guest Neuroscientists. Each episode features a moderated discussion with a cross section of UTSA Neurobiology faculty, highlighting the featured guest's research, and the state of the art in the field at hand.

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On October 15, 2026 we spoke with Dr. Edward Bartlett about how the auditory system detects and encodes rapid changes in sound amplitude essential for the detection of speech sounds. He explained the temporal sensitivity of single neurons in the uppe... more

On October 8, 2026 we met with Dr. Camillo Padoa-Schioppa to learn how subjective value is represented in the brain and directs how animals and humans choose among goal options.

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Camillo Padoa-Schioppa, Professor of Neuroscience at Washington... more

On September 17, 2026 we spoke with Dr. Michele Guigliano about the differences between neurons in the human cerebral cortex and those of rodents. We discussed the possibility that those differences may contribute to the unique intellectual capacity ... more

On September 10, 2026 we talked with Dr. Melissa Caras on the neurophysiology underlying perceptual learning in the auditory cortex. She defined perceptual learning, explained how it can be measured in animals, and described the changes in neuronal a... more

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Recent Guests

Camillo Padoa-Schioppa
Professor of Neuroscience at Washington University in St. Louis
Washington University in St. Louis
Episode: Episode 228 - Camillo Padoa-Schioppa, PhD
Michele Guigliano
Associate Professor in Biomedical, Metabolic & Neurosciences
University of Modena and Reggio Emilia; Trieste (CISA)
Episode: Episode 337 - Michele Guigliano, PhD
Fidel Santamaria
UTSA Neuron Biophysicist extraordinaire
UTSA
Episode: Episode 337 - Michele Guigliano, PhD
Matt Wanat
UTSA neuroscientist researching dopamine and motivated behavior
UTSA
Episode: Episode 335 - Matt Wanat, PhD
Tony Burgos-Robles
Researcher studying emotional and social learning in the brain
UTSA
Episode: Episode 334 - Tony Burgos-Robles, PhD
Courtney Rouse
Senior Research Engineer
Southwest Research Institute (SWRI)
Episode: Episode 333 - Courtney Rouse, PhD
Vanesa Nieto-Estévez
Assistant Professor of Research at UTSA, studying brain organoids
UTSA
Episode: Episode 332 - Vanesaa Nieto-Estévez and Parul Varma, PhDs
Parul Varma
Assistant Professor of Research at UTSA, studying brain organoids
UTSA
Episode: Episode 332 - Vanesaa Nieto-Estévez and Parul Varma, PhDs
Robert Froemke
Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology and Neuroscience
New York University Langone Health
Episode: Episode 331 - Robert Froemke, PhD

Host

Charlie Wilson
Host of the show, moderating discussions with UTSA neuroscience guests and cross-disciplinary experts.

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 23 ratings
  • Great podcast, poor audio

    In depth and assumes some knowledge. Focuses on generally interesting issues associated with the brain. Deeper science vs most pop sci podcasts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bgomes
    United States3 years ago
  • Great podcast, audio sometimes poor

    The discussions in this podcast contain a lot of interesting info, and the material is not "watered down" for popular consumption. However, the audio sometimes isn't very good, such as when a speaker is too far from the microphone.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Inter Relations
    United States9 years ago
  • fascinating

    extremely interesting discussion

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mh517
    United States13 years ago
  • Really Great Tool

    It requires some knowledge, and sometimes there are sound problems, but it's a unique, useful podcast for learning more about particular neuroscience topics!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    wisteriacs
    United States14 years ago
  • Great discussions

    For someone interested in learning more about neuroscience, listening to neuroscientists discuss topics in an informal context gives you a different angle of learning. Much looser than your usual interview podcast, these discussions are always interesting, particularly if you already know something about the subject. My only criticism is that the audio is often too low.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    agnosia9
    United States15 years ago

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The show features a diverse set of experts, offering broad perspectives on neuroscience topics.
Guests are praised for practical insights and real-world relevance to research and data analysis.
Audio quality is sometimes uneven, but content quality remains high.
Listeners appreciate the rigorous, in-depth science and candid discussions.

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Episode 334 - Tony Burgos-Robles, PhD
Q: Why is it important to distinguish between fear and avoidance in the brain?
There are distinct neural circuits and learning processes underlying immediate fear responses versus sustained avoidance strategies; recognizing this helps explain why some memories involve cortical planning and memory consolidation, while others are subcortically driven and rapid.
Episode 329 - Daniel Llano, MD, PhD
Q: What role do two-photon imaging and newer techniques play in advancing our understanding of IC circuitry?
Two-photon imaging enables visualization of surface tonotopy and functional circuits in awake animals, which accelerates mapping of inputs, outputs, and cell-type-specific connectivity in the IC.
Episode 329 - Daniel Llano, MD, PhD
Q: Is there a true spatial map in the IC for locating sounds, or is localization achieved without a simple map?
There is no universally accepted reproducible map of auditory space in the IC; instead, spatial processing may rely on complex integration across multiple maps and neural populations, rather than a single coherent space map.
Episode 329 - Daniel Llano, MD, PhD
Q: Could you start by opening the box of the inferior colliculus and tell us what the different pieces are and what's in there?
The IC can be described as three main subdivisions (central nucleus and two non-laminar divisions, lateral and dorsal cortex) with a rich, but not fully understood, internal structure; researchers are delineating borders and cell types and recognizing complex connectivity including descending inputs.
Episode 330 - Marcelo Marucho, PhD
Q: Can you describe the patch-clamp experiments near microtubules and what was observed?
Experiments showed oscillating ionic currents when microtubules were probed close to their vicinity, a behavior not seen in actin filaments, suggesting a unique transport mechanism linked to microtubule hollow interior and nanopores.

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What is Neuroscientists Talk Shop about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A moderated forum spotlighting neuroscience research across subfields, from machine learning applications to brain imaging and cellular mechanisms. Episodes frequently explore practical lab pipelines, data limitations, and innovative techniques (organoids, imaging, optogenetics, simulations), often featuring UTSA and collaborating institutions. Notable threads include how researchers choose tooling for data analysis, the role of organoids in modeling disease, neural mechanisms of social and parental behavior, and cutting-edge discussions on brain structure and function. The show tends to blend deep technical detail with broader context, making it valuable for listeners who want rigorous scientific discourse and insights into real-world lab ... more

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Recent guests on Neuroscientists Talk Shop include:

1. Camillo Padoa-Schioppa
2. Michele Guigliano
3. Fidel Santamaria
4. Matt Wanat
5. Tony Burgos-Robles
6. Courtney Rouse
7. Vanesa Nieto-Estévez
8. Parul Varma

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