The CVL Podcast

By: Center for Vital Longevity (CVL) University of Texas at Dallas
  • Summary

  • Amber Kidwai and Sarah Monier, Doctoral students at the Center for Vital Longevity (CVL) at The University of Texas at Dallas, explore matters related to cognition and the brain. This podcast features conversations with leading scientists who share their insights and suggestions to promote cognitive health for life, as well as reviews of cutting edge research in cognitive neuroscience. Whether you are a science enthusiast or simply interested in keeping your mind sharp, this podcast offers valuable insights into the workings of our most complex organ.
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Episodes
  • Optimizing Future Health and Financial Decision-Making: Lessons From and For Aging
    Feb 14 2025

    Dr. Shayna Rosenbaum is a Professor and York Research Chair in the Department of Psychology, as well as a member of the Vision: Science to Applications (VISTA) Program at York University. She is also an Associate Scientist at the Rotman Research Institute at Baycrest. Her research explores how memory is represented in the brain, the impact of brain damage on cognitive functions, and strategies for managing memory deficits in patients. In this episode, we delve into the various types of memory and discuss how memory influences decision-making.

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    46 mins
  • Tau Delta: The unlikely fraternity of youth football players and Alzheimer's patients, with Dr. Elizabeth Davenport
    Jan 23 2025

    Dr. Elizabeth Davenport is an Assistant Professor of Radiology and Technical Director of the MEG Center of Excellence at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Her research focuses on the effects of head impacts on the brain, using cutting edge imaging techniques to explore the relationship between repeated head impacts and neurodegenerative disorders.

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    37 mins
  • The Adaptive Brain: How Our Emotions And Goals Shape Memory, with Dr. Vishnu Murty
    Dec 20 2024

    Dr. Vishnu Murty is an Assistant Professor at the University of Oregon and Director of the Adaptive Memory Lab. His research focusses on the affect of different motivational and emotional states on memory and decision-making. He also studies the role of memory in adaptive behavior and in the domain of psychosis and post-traumatic stress disorder.

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    50 mins

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