The Neuron Regeneration PODCAST
Interviewing and bringing together experts in neurodegenerative diseases, spinal cord injury, and artificial intelligence to accelerate breakthroughs in Neuron Regeneration
CNS Neurons That Actually Regenerate Throughout Life
This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in regenerative neuroscience, and the untapped potential of the body’s own sensory systems.
Redefining Parkinson’s Treatment: Dr. Jonathan Sackner-Bernstein on a Novel Approach to Treatment and Disease Reversal
In this insightful episode of the Neuron Regeneration Podcast, we explore a groundbreaking new perspective on Parkinson’s disease treatment. Dr. Jonathan Sackner-Bernstein, a physician, engineer, and former FDA and DARPA leader, challenges the long-held belief that Parkinson’s is solely a disease of dopamine deficiency.
Advances in Neuroregeneration: How Exercise, Reprogramming, Exosomes, Nanotechnology, and Brain Glue Are Transforming Recovery
Welcome to Another News and Abstract reading episode of The Neuron Regeneration Podcast. Here, we keep you informed on the latest neural regeneration research, innovations, and advancements. Today, we’re highlighting recent studies that explore cutting-edge approaches to nerve repair, spinal cord injury recovery, and stroke rehabilitation.
Bench to Bedside Translation Masterclass: Dr. Jeff Karp on the Art of Innovation and Radical Simplicity
In this thought-provoking episode of the Neuron Regeneration Podcast, we take a deep dive into the lesser-known steps of translating groundbreaking research into real-world solutions and therapeutics. Dr. Jeff Karp, a renowned biomedical engineer and professor at Harvard Medical School and MIT, shares the secrets behind his remarkable success in moving cutting-edge ideas from the lab to clinical and public impact.
How to Fund Breakthroughs in Neuron Regeneration with Tom Kalil
In this episode of the Neuron Regeneration podcast, we step outside the lab and into a topic that’s just as critical as the science itself—funding. While most episodes focus on the cutting-edge discoveries behind neuron regeneration, today, we’re talking about how those discoveries can make it into the clinic to help people.
Advances in Neuroregeneration: Biomimetic Scaffolds, Hydrogels, and Biomaterials for Optic, Facial, Spinal, and Peripheral Nerve Repair
Welcome to another News and Abstract Reading episode of The Neuron Regeneration Podcast, aimed at providing listeners with a convenient way to stay up to date on the latest in neural regeneration research, innovations, and advancements.
Dr. Reggie Edgerton – Neuromodulation for Spinal Cord Injury, Cerebral Palsy, Parkinsons, and more
In this insightful episode of the Neuron Regeneration Podcast, we explore the cutting-edge research of Dr. Reggie Edgerton, a pioneer in spinal cord injury rehabilitation and neuromodulation for multiple forms of neural damage.
The Latest in Neural Regeneration Research and News
This third episode of The Neuron Regeneration Podcast is the News and Abstract reading episode of the show.
Bioelectricity and Regrowing Brains and Limbs with Dr. Michael Levin
In this fascinating episode, we dive into the groundbreaking research of Dr. Michael Levin of Tufts University, an expert in bioelectricity and its implications for regeneration, cognition, and cell communication.
The Neuron Regeneration Podcast Introduction
In this heartfelt and inspiring inaugural episode, host Jarod Carter shares the deeply personal story behind the creation of The Neuron Regeneration Podcast and the Neuron Regeneration community.
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Neuron Regeneration Weekly Digest: Steering Repair with Vesicles, Electrodes, and Small Molecules
From rewiring damaged neurons to delivering therapies with pinpoint accuracy, neuroscience is entering an era of smarter, more responsive tools for brain and spinal cord repair. This week, we explore how researchers are harnessing biology and engineering to push the boundaries of what’s possible in treating neurological disease…
Neuron Regeneration Weekly Digest: Small Molecules and Stem Cell Vesicles Offer Hope for Neurological Repair
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most pressing neurological challenges of our time, with inflammation in the brain increasingly recognized as a major driver of disease progression. In a recent study, researchers explored a compound known as D30…
Neuron Regeneration Weekly Digest: Linking Gut Health, Stem Cells, and Spinal Cord Regeneration
What if treating neurodegenerative disease could start with your gut, involve lab-grown spinal tissue, and end with personalized neurons made from your own cells? This week, we dive into a trio of studies pushing the boundaries of brain and spinal cord repair. From exploring how gut microbes influence brain signaling pathways linked to Alzheimer’s and mood disorders…
Neuron Regeneration Weekly Digest: Glutamate Receptors, Microglia, and Plasma Biomarkers in Action
From Alzheimer’s to spinal cord injury, neuroscience research is zeroing in on precision. Whether it’s improving memory in early Alzheimer’s with antibody therapies like lecanemab, exploring how glutamate receptors can help manage Parkinson’s symptoms..
Neuron Regeneration Weekly Digest: Precision Therapies Show Promise for Brain and Spinal Cord Repair
From Alzheimer’s to acute brain and spinal cord injuries, a new wave of research is embracing the complexity of the nervous system with precision-targeted, multi-cellular approaches. This week, we spotlight a therapy that reprograms dysfunctional networks across neurons and glial cells to counter Alzheimer’s pathology…
Neuron Regeneration Weekly Digest: Linking Brain Circuits, Microglia, and Bioengineered Scaffolds in Regeneration Research
From the injured spinal cord to the post-stroke brain, scientists are uncovering new ways to coax the nervous system into healing itself. Recent studies are revealing how precisely timed brain stimulation can retrain disrupted motor circuits after stroke, how immune cells in Parkinson’s disease may actually help spark the birth of new neurons…
Neuron Regeneration Weekly Digest: Tuning Brain Immunity, Signals, and Scaffolds to Heal Injury and Disease
From restoring brain–muscle communication after stroke to guiding immune cells in Alzheimer’s and rebuilding damaged spinal tissue, neuroscience is finding fresh ways to repair the nervous system from within. Recent studies highlight how activating protective microglia, training neural circuits through feedback-based learning, and engineering conductive hydrogels can each promote recovery across different levels of the brain and body…
Neuron Regeneration Weekly Digest: Repurposed Diabetes Drugs and Non-coding RNAs Meet Microglial Targets in Neurology
Neuroscience research is uncovering fresh ways to protect and repair the nervous system, drawing from immune pathways, metabolic drugs, and genetic regulators. TREM2, a receptor that helps brain immune cells clear toxic proteins, is emerging as a promising therapeutic target in Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and ALS.
Neuron Regeneration Weekly Digest: Building the Future of Brain and Spinal Repair with Cells, Molecules, and Materials
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Recovering from stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, or spinal cord injury often means facing therapies that can only manage symptoms rather than restore lost function. But scientists are uncovering innovative ways to help the nervous system heal itself—whether by guiding cell growth, ..
Neuron Regeneration Weekly Digest: Metabolic Switches, Cleanup Signals, and Therapeutic Exosomes
Neurodegenerative diseases and injuries often leave patients and families with limited options, but research is steadily revealing new ways to tap into the body’s own repair systems. One study highlights a protein modification, O-GlcNAcylation, that acts as a kind of molecular switch, helping neurons stay healthy but tipping toward disease when out of balance…