About this episode

This episode features an interview with Carla Shatz, a pioneering neuroscientist discussing her work on brain circuits and neuroplasticity.

This episode features Nancy’s interview with Carla, a pioneering neuroscientist whose work reveals how early neural activity sculpts developing brain circuits and informs our understanding of neuroplasticity and neurodegenerative disease.

People in this episode

Host: Nancy

Guest: Carla Shatz

Topics covered

• neuroscience
• neuroplasticity
• brain development
• interview
• women in science

Keywords

• neuroscience
• brain circuits
• neuroplasticity
• neurodegenerative disease
• women in science

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: neuroplasticity, neurodegenerative disease

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