In this episode of Neuroscience Perspectives, Dr. Anne Churchland, professor of Neurobiology at the David Geffen School of Medicine and the Brain Research Institute at the University of California, Los Angeles, explores how the brain transforms sensory information into decisions. Through the use of neuroscience, mouse models, and data analysis, she examines the neural circuits in the cortex that connect perception, attention, learning, and behavior. This conversation highlights cutting-edge brain research, offering insight into how brain signals shape choice and cognition.

Dr. Churchland gave the Notter Lecture at the University of Rochester Medical Center in 2021: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8eVajX4ZjA

We caught up with her in San Diego at the Society for Neuroscience Conference #SfN25 #neuroscience #sciencefacts #DecisionMaking #podcast #science #sciencepodcast

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Experts in this Episode: Anne Churchland, PhD: https://bri.ucla.edu/people/anne-churchland/

John Foxe, PhD: https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/people/112360965-john-j-foxe

Labs Mentioned: Churchland Lab: https://churchlandlab.dgsom.ucla.edu/

Frederick J. and Marion A. Schindler Cognitive Neurophysiology Lab: https://urmc.info/1RG

Join this conversation with the world-renowned neurosurgeon and neuroscientist, Dr. Itzhak Fried. In this episode of Neuroscience Perspectives, Dr. Fried, professor of neurosurgery, psychiatry, and biobehavioral sciences, and co-director of the UCLA Seizure Disorder Center at the UCLA School of Medicine he is a pioneering researcher and recipient of major international awards, including the Ramon y Cajal and Tsubokawa Awards—joins us to explore the neural basis of memory, will, and human behavior.

From developing methods to record single neurons in the human brain to investigating how we might prevent “cognitive catastrophe” through minimally invasive memory prosthetics, Dr. Fried’s work is reshaping our understanding of consciousness itself. He discusses breakthroughs born from epilepsy surgery, the famous “Jennifer Aniston neuron,” and what his international clinical and research career has taught him about the future of neuroscience.

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Itzhak Fried, MD, PhD: https://www.uclahealth.org/providers/itzhak-fried

John Foxe, PhD: https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/people/112360965-john-j-foxe

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In this episode of Neuroscience Perspectives, host John Foxe, PhD, sits down with neuroscientist and New York Times bestselling author Dr. Lisa Genova — acclaimed for her groundbreaking novel Still Alice and her powerful storytelling that brings neurological diseases to life. Dr. Genova bridges science and storytelling to deepen public understanding of conditions such as Alzheimer’s, Huntington’s, ALS, autism, and bipolar disorder, inspiring empathy for those affected and reshaping how these diseases are perceived beyond the lab and clinic. Watch to explore how narrative can be a powerful tool for translating neuroscience, fostering compassion, and influencing the dialogue around brain health. #Neuroscience #BrainHealth #LisaGenova

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John Foxe, PhD: https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/people/112360965-john-j-foxe