Research Renaissance: Exploring the Future of Brain Science

How the Brain Balances Flexibility and Robustness with Dr. Wolfgang Stein

September 30, 2026·50 min
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In this episode of Research Renaissance, host Deborah Westphall sits down with Dr. Wolfgang Stein, a professor at Illinois State University School of Biological Sciences. Dr. Stein shares his fascinating journey into neurobiology, how studying simple neural circuits in animals helps us understand complex brain function, and why flexibility is actually the foundation of biological robustness. Key Takeaways Discover how a chance encounter with neurophysiology during an undergraduate course cha...

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