In this episode we meet with Dr. Clayton Curtis, a Professor at New York University’s Department of Psychology and Center for Neural Science. He explores how our brains help us understand and interact with the world around us, particularly in terms of spatial awareness and cognitive control. His research includes topics like working memory, attention, and motor control.

Dr. Aaron Heller is a Clinical Psychologist, Affective Neuroscientist and Associate Professor at the University of Miami's McKnight Brain Institute. His research focusses on the relationship between emotions and psychopathology, understanding how individual differences in emotion processing in the brain are related to depression and well-being.

Dr. Wig is an Associate Professor at UT Dallas and Director of the Wig Neuroimaging Lab at CVL. His research focusses on understanding large scale human brain networks with a focus on memory and attentional processes, and how these are impacted by aging and by the environment.

Dr. Frank R. Lin, MD is a hearing loss expert from Johns Hopkins University. We discuss his pivotal research on the profound implications of adult hearing loss, stimulating advancements in federal policies and initiatives for accessible, affordable, and effective hearing care. We also learn about the connection of hearing loss to brain health and cognitive decline.

Dr. Lega is a Neurosurgeon and Associate Professor of Neurological Surgery at UT Southwestern. His research involves using advanced techniques to explore the affect of brain conditions on memory function.