10A Virtual Reality – Neuroplasticity and Potential Benefits in Disease l Dr Mayank Mehta

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In this episode of the UCLA BrainSPORT Podcast, Director of the UCLA Neuro-physics Center, Dr. Mayank Mehta, and Adel discuss the use of Virtual Reality. • In Part A, the pair first discuss how the brain perceives reality and how virtual reality works. They then focus on Dr. Mehta's research investigating the effects of virtual reality on the brain, and how it can be used in brain injury and psychological states, particularly Alzheimer's Disease. • For more information on the UCLA Steve Tisch BrainSPORT Program: https://ucla.in/3t6Q77b • All episodes are available at https://bit.ly/3I33gVL • Connect with us on social. • Instagram: • show: @_brainsport • host: @adel.neuro • Twitter: • show: @UCLABrainSPORT • host: @ahdelneuro • Have a question? Email us at [email protected] • *This video is only for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute or supplement for professional medical advice, consultation, or expertise. Please see a medical professional if you have any questions or concerns regarding any symptoms or injuries you have had. • 00:00 Individualized perception • 04:56 Introducing Dr. Mehta • 05:47 Defining virtual reality • 11:14 Rules of neural physics • 12:38 Brain regions for VR • 15:43 Treating Alzheimer’s with VR • 22:18 Building a VR for humans • 26:24 Creating a rat model: an immersive VR • 31:03 Shutdown of neurons in the Hippocampus • 36:16 Human Application • 43:10 Neural Plasticity in VR

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