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.

As the father of twins diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Jarod opens up about the challenges his family has faced and the ongoing fight to reverse the devastating effects of neurodegenerative diseases. He explains his mission to accelerate breakthroughs in neuron regeneration and the hope of finding treatments that can fully heal and repair damaged neurons—work that could impact millions of lives worldwide.

This episode sets the stage for what’s to come on the podcast, outlining the vision for the future and what listeners can expect in terms of guest experts, research discussions, and more.

Key Topics Discussed:

• Jarod’s Personal Story: The diagnosis of his twins, Adelaide and Gray, with Spinal Muscular Atrophy, and the limitations of current treatments that only slow disease progression without reversing nerve damage.
• The Mission of NeuronRegeneration.com: How the website and podcast aim to foster collaboration between researchers, clinicians, and drug developers to accelerate neural regeneration breakthroughs.
• Addressing a Global Problem: The global impact of neurological conditions, which now affect over 1 in 3 people worldwide, and the urgent need for neuron regeneration therapies.
• Cross-Syndrome Collaboration: Jarod’s call to bring together experts from across the spectrum of neurodegenerative diseases and neurological traumas to uncover common denominators in neuron healing.
• The Role of the Podcast: What listeners can expect from future episodes, including expert interviews, discussions on cutting-edge research, and cross-syndrome roundtables.

What You’ll Learn:

• The personal journey that led to the creation of The Neuron Regeneration Podcast.
• The critical need for neural regeneration research and the gap that exists in finding treatments that can reverse neuron damage.
• How the podcast aims to connect experts across various neurological fields to foster innovation and collaboration.
• What to expect from future episodes, including interviews with leading scientists and discussions on the latest research in neuron regeneration.

Watch the introduction video here:

Looking Ahead:

This episode introduces the podcast’s mission, but the journey is just beginning! In Episode 2, we interview Dr. Michael Levin, an expert in bioelectricity from Tufts University. Dr. Levin will share his groundbreaking research on using bioelectric signals to regenerate limbs and repair damaged brains, paving the way for future therapies in humans. Don’t miss this exciting episode!

Resources Mentioned:

• Website: Visit NeuronRegeneration.com to join the community, subscribe to the newsletter, and stay updated on the latest developments in neuron regeneration.
• Contact: Have guest suggestions or want to get involved? Email us at info@neuronregeneration.com.

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