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Met RadioResearch & Development - Episode 3: Rebecca ScennaMet Radio's Sarra Gillani chats with Rebecca Scenna about her research. She introduces us to the (almost) magical world of electrospinning, a really cool process that creates filters from plastics.2025-03-0618 min
MGH Faculty Development Podcast2024 Anne Klibanski Visiting Lecture Series 05 with Drs. Rebecca Gillani and Rebecca Hastermann“Neuroinflammation causes neuronal dysfunction by destabilizing excitatory synapses” and “Antigen-specific T cells in autoimmune inflammatory diseases of the central nervous system” The Anne Klibanski Visiting Lecture Series was created to support and advance the careers of women. These lectures bring together faculty from institutions that have hosted Anne Klibanski Scholars with MGH scholars, on topics that overlap both research areas. Dr. Gillani presented on “Neuroinflammation causes neuronal dysfunction by destabilizing excitatory synapses.” Dr. Hastermann presented on “Antigen-specific T cells in autoimmune inflammatory diseases of the central nervous system.” Presenters: Rebecca L. Gillani, MD, PhD...2024-04-1652 min
Lagrange PointEpisode 528 - How our senses pass information to our brainsHow does your body pass information along to your brain? The thalamus connects those sensory inputs back to your cerebral cortex but it's a lot sparser than you'd think. The synapses that link your senses to your cortex are often weak and rare, but their diversity gives them a boost. Lots of diverse synapses with different strengths help you perceive the world more clearly. Do both your eyes get equally treated by your brain?
Aygul Balcioglu, Rebecca Gillani, Michael Doron, Kendyll Burnell, Taeyun Ku, Alev Erisir, Kwanghun Chung, Idan Segev, Elly Nedivi. Mapping thalamic innervation to individual L2/3...2023-04-0617 min
Two Flat Whites Podcast12. Do Aliens Exist?What would you say if we asked you whether you believe in aliens or not? 👽 Show notes and references: -▶️ Drake Equation - Andrzej Dudnik: www.youtube.com/watch?v=80Ryq6bH2aY - We Asked a NASA Scientist: Do Aliens Exist?: www.nasa.gov/feature/episode-5-we-asked-a-nasa-scientist-do-aliens-exist - Carbon & Silicon-based life: astronomy.stackexchange.com/questions/20858/why-do-aliens-have-to-be-carbon-based-lifeforms - Do aliens exist? We asked five experts - Chynthia Wijaya & Noor Gillani: https://theconversation.com/do-aliens-exist-we-asked-five-experts-161811 - Pioneer 10 and 11 (Message): www.nationalgeographic.co.uk/space/2020/09/nasa-sent-a-map-to-space-to-help-aliens-find-earth-now-it-needs-an-update - Voyager Info NASA: voyager.jpl.nasa.gov/go...2022-09-271h 09