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The Brain Fix

The Brain Fix

By: The University of Manchester
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 A podcast series from the Division of Neuroscience at the University of Manchester and the Geoffrey Jefferson Brain Research Centre covering all things neuroscience. If you want an insight into the world of neuroscience and how the brain works, and how we are trying to treat diseases of the brain, then this is the place!© 2026 The University of Manchester Science
Episodes
  • Meet Your Brain’s Light Sensor

    Meet Your Brain’s Light Sensor
    Feb 4 2026

    In this episode, Professor Rob Lucas talks with Prof Lane Brown from Washington State University, USA, about the third type of photoreceptor in the human eye: intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells (ipRGCs). Together, they explore what these remarkable cells do, why they matter, and the scientific journey—full of surprises and persistence—that led to their discovery. And make sure to listen until the end for some unexpected rock‑climbing stories!
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    19 mins
  • Philanthropy in neuroscience and 'Challenge Accepted'

    Philanthropy in neuroscience and 'Challenge Accepted'
    Dec 5 2025

    In this episode Professor Stuart Allan talks to Katie Lees, Head of Philanthropy for Health at the University of Manchester, about philanthropy and how donations can have a major impact on the direction of research and other activities in the University. They also discuss the University’s recently launched ‘Challenge Accepted’ major fundraising campaign.
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    33 mins
  • Biological timing

    Biological timing
    Jul 30 2025

    In this episode, Dr Nina Milosavljevic talks to Prof Rob Lucas about biological timing. They discuss the biology behind how your body tells the time.
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    18 mins
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