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Neuroscientists Talk Shop

Neuroscientists Talk Shop
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Neuroplasticity
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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 February 26, 2026 we were joined by Dr. Peter Fox to talk about quantitative brain imaging methods and how they can reveal localized changes in brain structure in brain disorders that traditionally have not been associated with specific neuropatho... more

On February 19, 2026 we were visited by Dr. Dayu Lin to hear about her work on some of the cell groups that make up the hypothalamus and their function in activating innate social behaviors in mice, including parenting and protection of their young. ... more

On February 5, 2026 we met with Dr.Jonathan Bohmann to learn about the structure and function of acetylcholinesterase, the extracellular enzyme that controls the strength and time course of neurotransmitter at cholinergic synapses. He explained how c... more

On January 30, 2026, Fidel Santamaria returned to the podcast (after 18 years) to talk about the thermodynamics of ion channel activation and deactivation, and the changes in neuronal activity that occur with changes in temperature.

Guest: Fidel San... more

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Recent Guests

Peter Fox
Founding director and current director of the Research Imaging Institute; Professor of radiology, neurology, and physiology
UT Health San Antonio / UT San Antonio
Episode: Episode 326 - Peter Fox, MD
George Perry
Professor in the Department of Neuroscience, Developmental and Regenerative Biology; brain disorders expert
UTSA
Episode: Episode 326 - Peter Fox, MD
Dayu Lin
Professor of Psychiatry and Neuroscience at the Institute of Translational Neuroscience
Langone Medical Center at New York University
Episode: Episode 325 - Dayu Lin, PhD.
Tony Burgos
Local social behavior expert
Episode: Episode 325 - Dayu Lin, PhD.
Aayushma Kunwar
PhD student studying social behavior
Episode: Episode 325 - Dayu Lin, PhD.
Jonathan Bohmann
Staff scientist at Southwest Research Institute leading medicinal and computational chemistry research.
Southwest Research Institute
Episode: Episode 324 - Jonathan Bohmann, PhD
Fidel Santamaria
Professor of Neuroscience, Developmental and Regenerative Biology at UTSA
University of Texas at San Antonio
Episode: Episode 323 - Fidel Santamaria, PhD
Mike Beckstead
Professor and Hille Family Foundation Chair in Neurodegenerative Disease Research
Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation
Episode: Episode 321 - Mike Beckstead, PhD
Cristian Lasagna-Reeves
Associate Professor in the Department of Neurology at Baylor College of Medicine, focusing on the role of tau proteins in neurodegenerative diseases.
Baylor College of Medicine
Episode: Episode 320 - Cristian Lasagna-Reeves, PhD

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Charlie Wilson
Host of Neuroscientists Talk Shop; UTSA / Neuroscientists Talk Shop; affiliated with University of Texas at San Antonio in various listings.

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 States2 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 States12 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 States14 years ago

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The discussions are informative and deep, focusing on neuroscience with a balance of technical depth and real-world context.
Listeners appreciate the informal, discussion-based format and the way experts share nuanced insights beyond pop-science explanations.
Audio quality can be uneven at times, but content is consistently valuable for serious learners.

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Episode 324 - Jonathan Bohmann, PhD
Q: How do we know that there are bad players who would then not want to extend your work and find inhibitors of your reactivators?
There's a concern that AI tools could be used to design harmful chemical agents, and this has raised alarms within the scientific community about the potential misuse of chemistry knowledge.
Episode 314 - Dan Lodge, PhD
Q: What would really settle the issue is to know the mechanism.
We think there's a two-hit model causing a decrease in parvalbumin and once you reach a threshold, a phenotype emerges.
Episode 314 - Dan Lodge, PhD
Q: Can we use these preclinical models to understand what changes are happening before we start seeing the behavioral symptoms?
The pathology could be present early, but the brain's response to dopamine changes across adolescence.
Episode 311 - Michael Roberts, PhD
Q: Could you give us some big picture on the auditory system and where the inferior colliculus gets in?
The inferior colliculus serves as a hub in the auditory pathway where sound information is converged and processed before being relayed to higher auditory centers.
Episode 308 - Punam Pokam, PhD
Q: What do we think is causing that reduction in excitability?
Punam suggested that swelling increases membrane capacitance, which reduces input resistance in neurons making them less excitable overall despite the increased size and number of receptors.

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

This show centers on cutting-edge neuroscience research shared through conversational, expert-led discussions. Across episodes, topics span brain imaging, neural circuits, memory and learning, sensory processing, plasticity, neurodegenerative diseases, psychiatric conditions, and the neural underpinnings of behavior and cognition. Guests are typically senior researchers and professors who bring deep methodological and clinical insight, drawing connections between basic science and potential translational impact. A standout aspect is the blend of technical depth with approachable storytelling, often anchored by real-world clinical or translational examples. The format tends to favor exploratory, discussion-style dialogue over formal presenta... more

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Recent guests on Neuroscientists Talk Shop include:

1. Peter Fox
2. George Perry
3. Dayu Lin
4. Tony Burgos
5. Aayushma Kunwar
6. Jonathan Bohmann
7. Fidel Santamaria
8. Mike Beckstead

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