In neuroscience research, very small details can make a big difference in the results and in the way they are interpreted. If research conditions aren’t carefully optimized, studies can produce inconsistent or unreliable findings, and can stall research in specific fields for months, sometimes even years. By fine-tuning their research parameters, scientists can get clearer, more accurate insights into how the brain really works. In this grad student interview episode, we discuss why optimizing basic research parameters is important to understand the pathological mechanisms of stroke.

Sophie Wolkoff is a recent graduate from the Centre for Neuroscience Studies at Queen's University , where she completed her master's degree.  As a master's student, she studied under the supervision of Dr. David Andrew.  Their research focused on "spreading depolarizations", which are a cellular phenomenon that occurs in the brain following strokes and other traumatic brain injuries.  For her thesis in particular, Sophie conducted research on how temperature affects spreading depolarization, as well as how both of these factors can influence the preparation of rodent brain slices.  Aside from her passion for neuroscience, she loves traveling, rock-climbing, and spending time with family and friends.

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41: Fine-Tuning the Future : Why the Right Setup Leads to Better Science

French DJ/Producer Monsieur Adi has remixed some of the finest ladies in pop music and he has now turned his hand to the lady of the moment, Lana Del Rey.

His take on Lana's iconic ode to love, Born To Die, has added a bass line that heightens the hope that underlines the theme of the track. 

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Lana Del Rey - Born To Die (Monsieur Adi Remix)

Get your critical thinking caps on! ‘Think Twice’ discusses controversial topics in the field of neuroscience with the goal of bringing more nuance and rigor to mainstream media. We’ll take you past the headlines by breaking down relevant neuroscience topics, interviewing experts in the field and overcoming misinformation/disinformation with evidence-based content. This podcast is run by a small group of graduate students at the Centre for Neuroscience Studies at Queen’s University. We hope to bring down barriers to the dissemination of scientific information, give early-career neuroscientists a voice, and foster a culture of entertaining and accessible science communication.

41: Fine-Tuning the Future : Why the Right Setup Leads to Better Science

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