eanCast: Weekly Neurology

In this episode, Jurgita Valaikienė speaks with Theodoros Mavridis.

In this episode, Elisa Canu speaks with Sophie Scott.

In this week’s episode, Elka Stefanova and Marua Panozzo Chiomento discuss how Parkinson’s disease affects language and communication.

Moderator: Elka Stefanova (Belgrade, Serbia)

Guest: Stefano Francesco Cappa (Milan, Italy)

In this episode, Elka Stefanova speaks with Stefano Francesco Cappa about the relationship between language and the motor system and its implications for the evolution and neural organisation of language. They discuss evidence from cognitive neuroscience, neuroanatomy, and neurodegenerative disorders, highlighting the role of sensorimotor processes in semantic representation and acquired language dysfunction in neurological practice.

Moderator: Elisa Canu (Milan, Italy)

Guest: Cornelius Weiller (Freiburg, Germany)

In this episode, Elisa Canu speaks with Cornelius Weiller about the neural architecture underlying language, concept formation, and the brain’s interaction with the environment. They discuss the role of dorsal, ventral, and semantic pathways, convergence hubs, and their relevance for understanding language processing, cognition, and neurological disorders affecting communication and higher cortical functions.