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Brainstorming with Clare de Lore

Brainstorming with Clare de Lore

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There's nothing more complex than the brain - and Newstalk ZB's new podcast explores the diseases and conditions that impact the vital organ.

In association with University of Auckland’s Centre for Brain Research (CBR), renowned journalist Clare de Lore delves into the diseases and conditions of the brain in Newstalk ZB's Brainstorming.

Every episode investigates a specific condition with a world renowned expert from CBR explaining the condition, what is known about it and what hope there is for patients.

It also features someone living with the condition – to hear the impact is has on people and what the the future brings for themselves and others.

Brainstorming with Clare de Lore - new episodes every second Wednesday on iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcasts - powered by Newstalk ZB

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  • Episode 8: The challenges of fighting MS and the future of the Centre for Brain Research

    Episode 8: The challenges of fighting MS and the future of the Centre for Brain Research
    Aug 11 2026

    In the final episode of this season of Brainstorming with Clare de Lore, we talk about Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

    Around 5,000 people live with MS in New Zealand - that's roughly 1 in every 1,000 people.

    We find out more about the condition from Dr Jennifer Pereira, a neurologist specialising in MS. We also hear from Sarah Collins, who is one of those living with the condition.

    Clare also speaks with the new head of the Centre for Brain Research, Professor Hanneke Hulst. Professor Hulst explains her personal connection to MS - and what it's been like taking over the centre.

    Brainstorming with Clare de Lore has new episodes every second Wednesday on iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcasts - powered by Newstalk ZB.

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    37 min
  • Episode 7: The growing optimism for those researching Parkinson's disease

    Episode 7: The growing optimism for those researching Parkinson's disease
    Jul 28 2026

    In this episode of Brainstorming with Clare de Lore, we talk about Parkinson's Disease.

    It impacts around 13,000 people in New Zealand directly and it's thought around 10 million people globally. There is concern a surge of cases coming as our population ages.

    Professor Maurice Curtis from the Centre from Brain Research tells Clare about the potential research into the condition and why he's optimistic for the future.

    And we hear from Peter Garelja - a retired school principal who is living with the condition.

    Brainstorming with Clare de Lore has new episodes every second Wednesday on iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcasts - powered by Newstalk ZB.

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    30 min
  • Episode 6: The science behind future stroke prevention

    Episode 6: The science behind future stroke prevention
    Jul 14 2026

    In this episode of Brainstorming with Clare de Lore, we hear from the Centre for Brain Research's Professor Alan Barber about about some of the remarkable progress being made in stroke treatment and prevention.

    Professor Barber also talks about the new research happening right here in New Zealand for stroke treatments.

    Clare also talks to stroke survivor Raewyn Jacobs and her husband Peter. They tell the story of Raewyn receiving one of New Zealand's first clot retrieval surgeries.

    Brainstorming with Clare de Lore has new episodes every second Wednesday on iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcasts - powered by Newstalk ZB.

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    44 min
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