Science MINDS, Elizabeth Berry-Kravis, Rush University (2025)

In this episode, host Olivia Surgent talks with Elizabeth Berry-Kravis, pediatric neurologist at Rush University and world-renowned fragile X researcher. They discuss Berry-Kravis’ long career as a researcher, particularly her significant advancements in the fragile X field. This includes her work on the trial for the drug, zatomilast. Berry-Kravis also shares how a book she read in seventh grade inspired her to choose a career in neuroscience, and her fascination with understanding the way neurons work. Berry-Kravis was a speaker in the MIND Institute’s Distinguished Lecturer Series in March 2025. Watch her lecture, “Treatments in Neurodevelopmental Conditions: Efforts to Cross the Chasm.” Here:    • Targeted Treatments in Neurodevelopme...