How to help the brain heal after a catastrophic brain injury? What helps people relearn how to walk or use their hands after a stroke? How do principles of neurorehabilitation explain our brain's ability to restore its function? Find the answers to these and many other intriguing questions by listening to our Neurocareers podcast guest, Neurologic Physical Therapist Assoc. Prof. Elizabeth Clark, DPT, EdD! Dr. Clark will share with you her experience in the field of Neurologic Physical Therapy and its relation to neuroscience. Dr. Clark will also share a one-of-a-kind experience helping a severely compromised patient with brain injury to start walking again. During this episode, you will learn about: [00:00] Episode intro and a quick bio of today’s guest [01:20] Meet Assoc. Prof. Elizabeth Clark, and know a bit about where she’s joining us from [02:30] What was Elizabeth’s influence to become a physical therapist [10:16] What it took for Dr. Clark to become a physical therapist [16:54] Why the length of time was the most challenging part of Dr. Clark’s journey to becoming a physical therapist [17:31] Apart from physical therapy, Dr. Clark also studied leadership [23:52] How was her fascination with the brain and neuroplasticity developing at that time [27:43] A case scenario where Dr. Clark witnessed the nervous system restructure itself [32:45] An angle of neuroscience Dr. Clark puts more emphasis on when teaching students physical therapy  [41:27] How Dr. Clark has integrated computer interface in her therapy work and the future plans she has [51:59] The future of physical therapy and technology application [56:36] Approaches Dr. Clark recommends to reduce academic stress among students [01:03:24] Secrets to making an impossible goal possible [01:05:49] How you can reach out, connect, and know more about Dr. Clark’s research projects [01:06:27] Episode wrap-up and calls to action Notable Quotes: ●       Anyone thinking of physical therapy as a career should have a strong interest in maths, science, and a bit of psychology. ●       No amount of money will give you fulfillment in your career if your work is not in line with your passion. ●       As a physical therapist, you must love learning because that’s what you will do for the rest of your life. ●       The brain is made of so many possibilities. The more we learn, the more we understand, and the more we are able to refine our interventions. ●       Persistence in what you do leads to tremendous success. ●       Don’t necessarily see challenges as roadblocks. Rather, see them as opportunities to learn. About the Podcast Guest: Dr. Clark is an Associate Professor of Physical Therapy at AdventHealth University. She received her bachelor’s degree in biology from the State University of New York. To find out more about Dr. Clark and the work she does, visit: https://www.ahu.edu/faculty/elizabeth-clark. To get in touch with Dr. Clark, send your inquiry to: [email protected]. About the Podcast Host: The Neurocareers podcast is brought to you by The Institute of Neuroapproaches (https://www.neuroapproaches.org/) and its founder, Milena Korostenskaja, Ph.D. (Dr. K), a neuroscience educator, research consultant, and career coach for people in neuroscience and neurotechnologies. As a professional coach with a background in the field, Dr. K understands the unique challenges and opportunities job applicants face in this field and can provide personalized coaching and support to help you succeed. Here's what you'll get with one-on-one coaching sessions from Dr. K: Identification and pursuit of career goals Guidance on job search strategies, resume, and cover letter development Neurotech / neuroscience job interview preparation and practice Networking strategies to connect with professionals in the field of neuroscience and neurotechnologies Ongoing support and guidance to help you stay on track and achieve your goals You can always schedule a free neurocareer consultation/coaching session with Dr. K at https://neuroapproaches.as.me/free-neurocareer-consultation Subscribe to our Nerocareers Newsletter to stay on top of all our cool neurocareers news at updates https://www.neuroapproaches.org/neurocareers-news

Music, brain, stem cells, lasers, brain chips, bee sounds, Mozart, treatments for Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases - what do all of these have in common? Tune in to our conversation with Prof. Kiminobu Sugaya, PhD from the University of Central Florida to find answers. And, as always, listen to expert advice on how to do the impossible! You are up for a treat! Don't miss it! To find out more about the Neuroscience Alliance at UCF, visit: https://med.ucf.edu/mdna/neuroscience-alliance-at-ucf/ To get in touch with the Neuroscience Alliance, send your inquiry to: [email protected] The podcast is brought to you by The Institute of Neuroapproaches and its founder - Milena Korostenskaja, PhD - a neuroscience educator, neuroscience research consultant, and career coach for people in neuroscience and neurotechnologies: https://www.neuroapproaches.org/  

Are you considering establishing a neuroscience program but don't know where to start? Considering working in the neuroscience field but unsure where to specialize? Then take a peek into the origins of the successful neurobiology program shared with you by Prof. Osvaldas Ruksenas. This more than 20-year old with over 200 graduates program is based on the Oxford University, UK blueprint. Prof. Ruksenas also shares tips on choosing your neuroscience specialization and persevering in achieving your goals even when it may seem impossible! In addition, you will learn about the beautiful country on the coast of the Baltic sea, one of the oldest universities in Europe, and the most conservative language in the currently existing Indo-European language family! Stay tuned for our Neurocareers series, where we open windows of career possibilities in neuroscience and neurotechnologies! During this episode, you will learn about: [00:00] Episode intro and a quick bio of today’s guest [01:19] Meet Prof. Osvaldas Ruksenas, Ph.D. from Vilnius University [01:50]  A bit about the Republic of Lithuania, a country in the Baltic region of Europe [03:38] The most conservative language in Lithuania [04:46] What you have never known about Vilnius University [06:06] The origins of Prof Ruksenas’ successful neurobiology program [10:28] What’s so unique about Prof Ruksenas’ neurobiology program at the university [12:29] High standards Prof Ruksenas adhered to in the preparation of the program [15:30] Special features of the program [20:36] How to navigate through the challenges of developing a similar program [23:20] Prof Ruksenas’ advice to graduates on the courses they are taking [27:21] Prof Ruksenas’ character traits that he leverages to bring impact on his students [30:04] How Prof Ruksenas has been creating a life of balance, discipline, and time management to achieve many things in life [32:18] Importance of rest and the tips Prof shares [34:00] Prof Ruksenas' plans for his neurobiology program [36:04] Prof Ruksenas' advice to students who have just received their undergraduate degrees and want to further their research [39:13] Secrets to making an impossible goal possible [39:43] How you can reach out and connect with Prof Osvaldas Ruksenas Notable Quotes Old age for university is good. The older it becomes, the stronger and better it gets. Most of the work in Prof Ruksenas’ neurobiology program focus on practical aspects. Different people from different backgrounds from different countries present different cultures, which is what a university is meant for. It helps to grow a person as personality. Everything good has its own cost. To do more in a career, you will need to invest more time. Believe in your dreams and start acting. About the Podcast Guest: To find out more about the international graduate Neurobiology Program at the Department of Neurobiology and Biophysics at the Life Science Center, Vilnius University, Vilnius, Lithuania, visit: http://www.biofizika.gf.vu.lt/en/studies/msc-neurobiology#course-informationhttps://www.vu.lt/en/studies/master-studies/neurobiology To get in touch with the Head of the Department of Neurobiology and Biophysics, Prof. Osvaldas Ruksenas, contact him at: [email protected] About the Podcast and Its Host: The podcast is brought to you by The Institute of Neuroapproaches and its founder - Milena Korostenskaja, PhD - a neuroscience educator, neuroscience research consultant, and career coach for people in neuroscience and neurotechnologies: https://www.neuroapproaches.org/    

Are you ready to create real-world results that make a difference in people's lives? Then the field of applied neuroscience might be exactly what you are looking for! Join our conversation with Ramon David, MSc, to learn how to create a new category of what you want to be instead of trying to fit into an already existing category/role. Participate in the discussion of how to keep your motivation going and bring your projects to fruition! Find out about the applications of brain science to help people achieve their goals, improve performance, accelerate their results, and live a more purposeful and joyful life! During this episode, you will learn about: [00:00] Episode intro and what’s in for you in today’s episode [00:50] Meet Ramon David, MSc, and founder of the Brainfirst Training Institute [02:15] How Ramon got into the applied neuroscience field and his expansions [11:38] Raman's advice on how to approach the influx of information about the brain from a critical-thinking perspective  [18:28] Ramon’s two secrets that help him to keep his passion going  [23:04] Practices that help Ramon to start new projects and bring them to fruition [29:53] The disciplinaries in applied neuroscience and what is geared towards  [40:51] The biggest challenges that Ramon has overcome and the lessons he learned [45:46] Ramon’s plans on what he’s currently working on in 10 to 20 years [50:06] Ramon’s recommendation to those pursuing or wanting to shift their career to neuroscience [57:09] Episode wrap-up and calls to action Notable Quotes Finding new things to achieve in an area you’re interested in will help keep your passion going. When you relate what you’re doing to help people, it will get you excited The purpose of neuroscience is not living in theoretical knowledge; it’s learning new things and putting them into practice, helping others, and accelerating their results to get them to live a more fulfilling and joyful existence every day Having a deadline can help you start new things and bring them to fruition If we don’t have a deadline or self-imposed deadlines that we can oppose, then we’re unlikely to move toward completing a project. A big part of creating a deadline is committing other people Having something tangible or concrete that is finished in your head will help you make progress and keep your energy up. So many people are trying to get more in their day and find more time, but energy and being able to focus, concentrate, pay attention and be efficient are more important. To allow something to emerge from the things you’re interested in, you have to experiment and try a range of different things. It’s not until we collect a whole bunch of different things, collect a whole bunch of different experiences, and draw from what we know about ourselves and what we’re interested in that we can grow in the things we want to do. About the Podcast Guest To find out more about what Ramon and his team do in applied neuroscience education and coach training, visit brainfirsttraininginstitute.com, and to upgrade your brain and life with earth-grown evidence-based nutritional products, visit mybrainfirst.com" or follow Ramon on Instagram at @yourbraincoach for tips on brain health, biohacking, and high-performance. About the Podcast and Its Host The podcast is brought to you by The Institute of Neuroapproaches and its founder - Milena Korostenskaja, PhD - a neuroscience educator, neuroscience research consultant, and career coach for people in neuroscience and neurotechnologies: https://www.neuroapproaches.org/

How do we learn math? How do we process numbers? How to become a cognitive neuroscientist and numerical cognition expert? Find answers in this third episode of the Neurocareers podcast, where Dr. Elena Salillas - the numerical cognition expert - helps you discover the field of cognitive neuroscience. Dr. Sallilas talks about how we process numerical information, such as numbers and quantity. She answers whether we all can learn math the same way, whether boys are better at math than girls, and what is known about math geniuses. Dr. Salillas shares her valuable experience of adding creativity to the process of scientific inquiry. Finally, you will learn about the steps you can take if you decide to explore the field of cognitive neuroscience, specifically numerical cognition. Stay tuned! During this episode, you will learn about: [00:00] Episode intro and what’s in for you in today’s episode [01:33] Meet Dr. Elena Salillas and know her area of research in math cognition [01:21] Do we all process numbers in the same way? [03:49] Disruptions in the brain that affect numerical cognition [08:46] What is Dyscalculia, and how can you spot its signs in children? [11:37] Why the notion that boys are better in maths than girls is scientifically wrong [12:07] What is known about math geniuses [13:58] How Dr. Salinas developed an interest in science and why she chose the path of math cognition [19:18] Relationship between maths and linguistics that prompted Dr. Elena to study maths cognition [20:36] Did Dr. Salinas grow up knowing she would become a scientist? [26:53] How curiosity can land you in research areas as a young scientist [27:56] Dr. Salinas’ advice on ways to develop inner drive and curiosity in scientific research [30:12] The psychological perspective of the challenges Dr. Salinas faces as a scientist [34:41] Dr. Salinas' plans in this field of math cognition and the ultimate goal she wants to accomplish in scientific research [38:34] Dr. Salinas' advice to students in the field of cognitive neuroscience, specifically numerical cognition [40:15] Golden takeaways and how you can connect with Dr. Salinas [43:21] Episode wrap-up and calls to action Notable Quotes Mathematical facts are very much related to language. There’s much more voice in the study of number processing than in language processing. Dr. Salinas' research describing the specifics of Bilingual math functioning will be a game changer in understanding dyscalculia. Scientists are always curious to study and learn what has never been imagined. The interrelation between art and science is amazing. In ancient times, art and science were united, and that’s why such scientists could do exploits. Teamwork is essential in science. When you pay enough attention to your scientific idea, doors to actualize it will automatically open. About the Podcast Guest Dr. Elena Salillas is a numerical cognition expert at the University of Padova (Dpt. Of Neuroscienze) as a Marie Curie Fellow, in collaboration with the PNC, the AOP, and the IRCCS Fondazione Ospedale San Camillo in Lido. To learn more about Dr. Salillas, please, visit her research page at: https://pnc.unipd.it/salillas-elena/ You can contact Dr. Salillas with questions at: [email protected] About the Podcast and Its Host The podcast is brought to you by The Institute of Neuroapproaches and its founder - Milena Korostenskaja, PhD - a neuroscience educator, neuroscience research consultant, and career coach for people in neuroscience and neurotechnologies: https://www.neuroapproaches.org/