Computational Neuroscience Research with Dr. Lang Chen

In this episode, we're very honored to welcome Dr. Lisa Riegel, author of Neurowell: The Science of Feeling Better, Thinking Better, and Leading Better, and the founder of the 7C Framework for building engagement that lasts.Tune in to hear about how Dr. Riegel's Neurowell strategies work in the classroom and at home, as well as how we can build lasting change in our behavior and mindset.

In this episode, we're honored to welcome Dr. Ronald Lane, CEO of HOPE-Neuron Therapeutx. Dr. Lane is currently conducting research into a novel and innovative way to treat ALS.Tune in to hear about the research being conducted by Dr. Lane and his team into neuroimmune modulation, HOPE-Neuron Therapeutx's mission, as well as possible implications for ALS patients and the field of healthcare is Dr. Lane's research and in-human trials are successful.

In this episode, we're honored to welcome Dr. Lang Chen, Associate Professor of Psychology at Santa Clara University. He is lead of the Laboratory of Cognitive and Computational Neuroscience. Tune in to hear about Dr. Chen's current research on Autism Spectrum Disorder, touching upon neural correlates, perception, and memory. We also explore the interesting field of computational neuroscience -- from computational modeling to neuroimaging and meta-analysis -- and its advancement/gaps.

In this episode, we're very honored to host William Person, a former Team USA bobsledder who's been struggling with chronic traumatic encephalopathy symptoms as a result of traumatic brain injuries.Please join us to hear William talk about his journey in managing his symptoms, how hyperbaric oxygen therapy has changed his life, and his current mission in helping other athletes and veterans who are also dealing with the same CTE symptoms.

In this episode, we discuss neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Huntington's, Lou Gehrig's disease, Multiple Sclerosis, and prion disease. We also talk about their known causes and treatment options, as well as some fun facts at the end! Tune in to hear all this and more!

In this episode, we're very honored to host Dr. Monica P. Band, a trauma-informed licensed mental health therapist and educator for mental health justice.Please join us to hear Dr. Band talk about how cultural stigmas in Asian culture and the concept of filial piety shape conversations and perceptions around mental health in communities. We also discuss intergenerational silence and the ways we can challenge and overcome it.

In this episode, we're honored to have Dr. Suzanna So, a licensed psychologist and assistant professor at California State University, Long Beach. Join us to listen to Dr. So talk about her research in community violence and mental health in underrepresented communities, intergenerational trauma, strengths-perspective, as well as her thoughts on how to overcome stigmas around mental health, especially in Asian American communities.

In this episode, we're excited to have youth empowerment speaker Lawrence C. Harris. He shares his experiences with autism, C-PTSD, and abuse along with his journey in overcoming these challenges. Join us to listen to Lawrence talk about how to instill self-love and inspire confidence within yourself!If you feel inspired by Lawrence and want to know more about him, please visit his website at lawrencecharris.com or his social media pages @lawrencec.empowers.

In this episode, we're honored to welcome published author Mrinal Gokhale whose books tell the stories of those in South Asian communities and their experiences with mental health. We discuss how growing up South Asian affected her perception on therapy and mental health, the inspirations behind her books, and dive deep on why therapy and mental illnesses are so often seen as taboo.If you want to learn more about Mrinal or are interested in purchasing one of her books, please visit her website (linktr.ee/Mgokhale).

In continuation of our last episode, we discuss more neurodivergent disorders like dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, and Tourette's syndrome. Tune in to hear their definitions, characteristics, causes, and more!