🎙️ S4 I E9 | Mapping the Brain: Cancer to Alzheimer's | Dr Steve Kassem

In 🎙️ S4 I E9 of The Greek Podyssey, hosts Christine Stavropoulos and Nikos Sousamidis sit down with neuroscientist Dr Steve Kassem, whose groundbreaking research is helping transform our understanding of the human brain and the diseases that affect it.

From childhood brain cancer and Alzheimer's disease to the future of brain mapping and medical innovation, Dr Kassem takes us inside one of the most ambitious scientific projects of our time: creating detailed maps of the human brain that could revolutionise diagnosis, treatment, and neurosurgery.

Together, we explore: 🧠 How brain mapping works 🧠 The challenges of understanding the world's most complex organ 🧠 Childhood brain cancer and the impact on patients and families 🧠 Alzheimer's disease and the future of neurological research 🧠 Advances in neuroscience and medical technology 🧠 Why understanding the brain is one of humanity's greatest scientific challenges

This fascinating conversation bridges science, medicine, and human resilience, offering insights into how cutting-edge research could improve the lives of millions around the world.

🎧 Listen now and discover how neuroscience is shaping the future of healthcare.

Hosted by Christine Stavropoulos & Nikos Sousamidis.

 ​ 00:00 Alzheimer’s and Brain Mapping 00:44 Meet Dr Steve Kassem 01:30 Paxinos and the Art of Atlases 02:41 Why Mapping Never Ends 04:19 From Postmortem to MRI 05:59 Why We Need a Child Brain Atlas 07:23 Diagnostics and Early Detection 10:57 Dementia Prevention and Screening 14:40 Normal Brain Shrinkage and Pruning 16:17 Peak Intelligence Across the Lifespan 18:53 Scanning Kids in Seven Minutes 23:23 Child Brain Cancer Applications 24:21 Mystery of Brain Cancer 24:55 Child Brain Atlas Impact 25:42 Funding the Research 28:40 Greek Lebanese Roots 29:38 Saving Mum From Stroke 32:59 Five Ways to Protect Brain 38:26 What Harms the Brain 40:46 Wrap Up and Dementia Basics