UCL Press Play

Can music unlock memories for people with dementia? In this episode, Professor Philip Schofield and Dr Jess Jiang, Senior Research Fellow in Neurodegenerative Diseases, draw on cutting-edge science as they explore the links between hearing and dementia. Dr Jiang explains how music not only supports treatment and emotional connection but also helps track disease progression for drug development. About the series How much do we understand the human mind? This question is at the heart of Beautiful Minds- The Greatest Good. Uncover facts about the mind as our expert speakers challenge misconceptions of autism, clear up common myths about Tourette's Syndrome and propose strategies for making our society more inclusive. 

 Date of episode recording: 2024-12-01
 Duration: 19:26
 Language of episode: English
 Guests: Dr Jess Jiang
 Presenter: Professor Philip Schofield
 Director: Justin Hardy (IOE - Culture, Communication & Media, UCL) Producer: Stevie Doran

What is UCL Press Play?

Step into the minds of leading academics with UCL Press Play: a podcast and documentary series featuring groundbreaking voices and cutting edge ideas.

Join UCL academics as they uncover ground-breaking new ideas and fresh insights on diverse topics such as queer histories, neurodiversity, and climate justice.

Season 4: A Cup of Tea With… is your chance to share a tea break with inspiring academics from UCL (University College London). Join Professor Judy Stephenson, Professor of Economic History of the Built Environment, to learn how they got into their field and hear insights from their research. Plus, find out how they like their tea!

Website and transcripts: https://uclpress.co.uk/ucl-press-play/

Transcript Link: https://otter.ai/u/xSDv95tr8ZiTkvH0gHhy2PzSR_4