In this episode of our Neuroscience Research series, Filippo Dall'Armellina and Dr Michael Cearns speak with Professor Julie Williams (Cardiff University), a leading figure in the genetics of Alzheimer’s disease. Prof. Williams also co-hosts “In Two Minds” with Justine Pickering, so be sure to check it out. Research highlights: - Paper 1: Harold D et al. (2009). Genome-wide association study identifies variants at CLU and PICALM associated with Alzheimer’s disease. Nature Genetics. [PMID: 197349...
Jun 27, 2025•38 min
In this episode of our Neuroscience Research series, hosts Filippo Dall'Armellina and Michael Cearns welcome Professor Adrian Isaacs (UCL), who investigates the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying FTD and ALS. Research Highlights: - Paper 1: Mizielinska S, et al. C9orf72 repeat expansions cause neurodegeneration in Drosophila through arginine-rich proteins. Science, 2014. [PMID: 25103406] - Paper 2: Kempthorne L, et al. Dual-targeting CRISPR-CasRx reduces C9orf72 ALS/FTD sense and antis...
Feb 27, 2025•33 min
In this episode we are joined by Dr Ingrid Hoeritzauer to discuss her approach to the diagnosis and management of functional neurological disorders.
Jan 30, 2025•46 min
In the fourth episode of our Neuroscience Research series, hosts Filippo Dall'Armellina and Dr. Michael Cearns are joined by Prof. Michele Jacob, Professor of Neuroscience at Tufts University. Prof. Jacob’s research focuses on autism spectrum disorders, intellectual disabilities, and the molecular mechanisms underlying neurodevelopmental disorders. Her work spans basic biology, including the Wnt/β-catenin signalling pathway, as well as electrophysiological studies and preclinical mouse models. T...
Dec 03, 2024•36 min
In this episode of our Neuroscience Research series, hosts Filippo Dall'Armellina and Dr. Michael Cearns engage in a fascinating conversation with Professor Ben Michael, Director of The Brain Infection & Inflammation Group at the University of Liverpool. Together, they delve into the emerging field of neuro-COVID and Covid-19 associated neurological complications, exploring the ongoing research and the challenges of understanding this novel and complex topic. Research Highlights: - Needham E...
Nov 15, 2024•36 min
In this episode of our Neuroscience Research series, hosts Filippo Dall'Armellina and Michael Cearns engage in a compelling discussion with Professor Michael Jenkinson, Chair of Surgical Trials at the University of Liverpool. They explore his pioneering work in surgical trials to understand meningiomas, a type of brain tumours. Research Highlights from the Episode: - IMPACT study publication: Islim AI, et al. External validation and recalibration of an incidental meningioma prognostic model - IM...
Oct 18, 2024•29 min
In this inaugural episode of our Neuroscience Research series, hosts Filippo Dall'Armellina and Michael Cearns are joined by Professor Tony Marson who leads the Liverpool Epilepsy Research Group and is a honorary consultant neurologist at The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust. Together, they explore Professor Marson's career in epilepsy research, answering practical questions in the field. Research Highlights from the Episode: - Paper 1: Terman SW, et al. Variation in seizure risk increases fro...
Oct 18, 2024•22 min
In this podcast episode we are joined by Dr. Laura Bricio Moreno, a postdoc research fellow at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Harvard Medical School. The discussion focuses on the pathogenesis of HSV-1 encephalitis as well as some of the pre-clinical research currently being undertaken in this field.
Oct 18, 2024•21 min
In this episode we are joined by Dr Ethan Meltzer to discuss how his approach to clinical reasoning in Neurology. Further information on his book can be found at the following link https://global.oup.com/academic/product/how-to-think-like-a-neurologist-9780197576663?cc=gb&lang=en&
Sep 06, 2024•34 min
In this episode we are joined by Dr Mirasol Forcadela to discuss diagnosis and management of patients presenting with MS
Nov 14, 2023•27 min
In this episode we are joined by Dr Mirasol Forcadela to discuss Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder
Oct 27, 2023•23 min
In this episode we are joined by Cognitive Neurologist Dr Christopher Kyndt to discuss his top tips for diagnostic assessment of patients presenting to cognitive clinic.
Jul 20, 2023•44 min
In this two part series on CNS infection we are joined by Dr Mark Ellul to discuss an approach to Meningitis and Encephalitis
Apr 17, 2023•24 min
In this episode we are joined by Dr Mark Ellul to discuss the topic of Meningitis
Apr 14, 2023•39 min
In this episode we are joined by Consultant Neurologist and Neuro-opthalmologist Dr Sui Wong.
Dec 02, 2022•38 min
In this episode we are joined by Dr Regan Cooley to discuss his approach to a young patient presenting with ischaemic stroke.
Jul 14, 2022•26 min
In this episode we are joined by Senior Clinical Lecturer and Consultant Neurologist Dr James Lilleker to discuss how he approaches the patient presenting with a suspected myopathy
May 28, 2022•49 min
In this episode we are joined by Consultant vascular surgeon Mr Jagjeeth Naik to discuss the topic of carotid endarterectomy in secondary stroke prevention
May 05, 2022•23 min
In this episode we are joined by Professor Hannah Cock to discuss the topic of Status Epilepticus
Mar 04, 2022•25 min
In this episode we are joined by Consultant Neurologist Dr John Williamson to discuss some of the common referrals seen in general neurology clinic.
Jan 17, 2022•38 min
In this episode we are joined by Dr Stephen Keddie to discuss the topic of paraproteinaemic neuropathy
Jan 03, 2022•43 min
In this episode we are joined by Mr Carlton-Bland to discuss the diagnosis of cauda equine syndrome
Dec 22, 2021•35 min
In this episode we are joined by consultant anaesthetist Dr Jed Smith to discuss common clinical scenarios encountered on the Neuro ICU.
Dec 16, 2021•45 min
In this episode we are joined by Consultant Neurologist and Clinical Neurophysiologist Dr Edrich Rodrigues to discuss how nerve conduction studies
Sep 22, 2021•40 min
In this episode we are joined by Dr Gargi Banerjee to discuss the topic of cerebral amyloid angiopathy
Sep 03, 2021•35 min
In this episode we are joined by movement disorder specialist Dr Jayachandran Panicker to discuss his approach to myoclonus
Aug 09, 2021•53 min
In this episode we are joined by Dr Malcolm Steiger, consultant neurologist with special interest in movement disorders, to discuss management of Parkinson's disease.
Jul 26, 2021•38 min
In this episode we are joined by consultant neurologist and headache specialist Dr Nick Silver to discuss his approach to migraine
Jul 12, 2021•58 min
Deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's disease by Neuro Podcases
Jun 28, 2021•24 min
Building on from the principles discussed in part 1, in this second episode Dr John Williamson discusses localisation through clinical cases.
Jun 14, 2021•17 min
