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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.

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12 Jun 2025

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

In this episode of NeuroVoyagers, we talk with Dr. Monika Scholz, group leader at the Max Planck Institute for Neurobiology of Behavior, about her journey from physics to neuroscience. We explore how she uses C. elegans to study information flow in neural circuits, how evolutionary perspectives guide her work, and why tool-building and open science matter. Monika also shares thoughts on mentoring, collaboration, and what makes science both rigorous and creative.

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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.

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20 Dec 2024

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

In this episode of NeuroVoyagers, Professor Marie Dacke shares her journey into science, her discoveries on dung beetle navigation using the Milky Way, and the impact of her Ig Nobel Prize-winning work. Join us for insights into her research and the importance of mentorship and science communication.

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26 Nov 2024

Exploring Pathways in Retinal Neuroscience with Teresa Puthussery

In this episode, we meet Dr. Teresa Puthussery, a leading expert in retinal neurobiology and physiology. From her early inspirations in rural Australia to her groundbreaking research on retinal ganglion cells and vision restoration, Teresa shares her journey, the challenges of academic science, and her work on combating degenerative eye diseases.

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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.

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13 Sep 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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