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Stories of Women in Neuroscience

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Neuroscience
Schizophrenia
Efficient Coding
Auditory Perception
Spatial Cognition
Visual Processing
Mentorship
Epilepsy
Language Processing
Autism
Behavioral Neuroscience
Mental Health
Women In Neuroscience
Computational Neuroscience
Hearing
Neurons
Neural Circuits
Electrophysiology
Instinctive Behaviors
Addiction

A collection of profiles highlighting the stories of Women in Neuroscience. In depth interviews with neuroscientists about their research and career trajectory.

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Latest Episodes

This episode features Margarida’s interview with Emily who studies human neuroscience, arts, and social robotics

This episode features Melissa’s interview with Suelyn who studies studies the cellular and molecular mechansims underlying Alzheimers Disease

This episode features Melissa’s interview with Nicole who studies the neural representations of mood and has recently published a book about new ways we can conduct neuroscience research to better understand mental illness

This episode features Meenakshi’s interview with Emily who studies how hormonal fluctuations influence the brain

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Recent Guests

Dr. Emily Cross
Professor and principal investigator in UTH Zurich, in Switzerland, studying human neuroscience, arts, and social robotics.
UTH Zurich
Episode: Dr. Emily Cross
Dr. Suelyn Koerich
Post-doctoral fellow studying Alzheimer's disease at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Episode: Dr. Suelyn Koerich
Dr. Nicole Rust
Professor of neuroscience in the Department of Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania
Episode: Dr. Nicole Rust
Dr. Emily Jacobs
Associate professor at UCSB and director of the Annis Bowers Women's Brain Health Initiative.
UCSB Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences
Episode: Dr. Emily Jacobs
Dr. Sahba Besharati
Clinical neuropsychologist and associate researcher at the University of Wheatwater Strand in Johannesburg, South Africa.
University of Wheatwater Strand
Episode: Dr. Sahba Besharati
Dr. Sarah Heilbronner
Associate professor of neurosurgery at Baylor College of Medicine
Baylor College of Medicine
Episode: Dr. Sarah Heilbronner
Dr. Sasha Fulton
Post-doc in the Abdu-Sabor Lab at Columbia University, focusing on gene therapy tools for peripheral nerve repair.
Columbia University
Episode: Dr. Sasha Fulton
Dr. Maribel Patino
MD PhD and researcher in psychiatry at UCSD
UC San Diego
Episode: Didn't get into grad school, what now?
Dr. Daniela Popa
Co-principal investigator of the Neurophysiology of Brain Circuits team at the Ecole Normale Supérieure
Institute of Biology of Ecole Normale Supérieure
Episode: Dr. Daniela Popa

Hosts

Margarida
Host discusses inspiring stories and contributions of women in neuroscience, emphasizing their research and personal journeys.
Melissa Franch
Host engaged in exploring the narratives of women in neuroscience, focusing on their research endeavors and career paths.
Meenakshi
Host who shares compelling narratives from women in neuroscience, highlighting their professional experiences and research.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 40 ratings
  • The hosts and guests are really likeable, and I feel like I learn both science and advice from each episode

    Podcast Addict
    5
    AceTylercholine
    2 years ago
  • Story behind the story

    Great podcast covering personal stories of women in at different stages of their science careers. Particularly enjoy hearing how they became interested in science/neuroscience.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kohlrabi518
    United States4 years ago
  • Give it a try!!

    Love this podcast—really interesting interviews! The interviewers ask such thoughtful questions and it’s so cool to hear about how these amazing scientists got to where they are now. I come away from each episode feeling energized and inspired to do some awesome science! Keep up the great work :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    marizard
    United States6 years ago
  • Women in Science

    What more could you wish for: women in science! Incredible podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DenverUrbanPlanner
    United States6 years ago
  • highly recommended

    great if you love hearing about how scientist got to where they are

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NancyPACO
    United States6 years ago

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Listeners are inspired by personal stories of women navigating their careers in science.
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Dr. Suelyn Koerich
Q: What motivated you to transition to Kiran Ma's lab for your postdoc?
She wanted to improve her surgical techniques and work on new methodologies, particularly in neuroinflammation and the interaction of microglia and neurons.
Dr. Suelyn Koerich
Q: Can you tell us about the work that you were doing like in your master's and then PhD?
She worked with rats on brain metabolism during her master's because Brazil lacked Alzheimer's models, and then transitioned to studying Alzheimer's during her PhD, motivated by her grandmother's illness.
Dr. Emily Jacobs
Q: Where do you see the future of your lab and the field in the next five to ten years?
Jacobs plans to continue her precision imaging work and promote large-scale research initiatives focusing on women's health.
Dr. Emily Jacobs
Q: How do you think your identity as a woman has shaped your work?
Dr. Jacobs acknowledged the challenges women face in academia and emphasized the need for a different culture focused on collaboration and inclusion.
Dr. Emily Jacobs
Q: What sparked your interest in studying the brain?
Dr. Jacobs enrolled in a neuroscience class in college at her roommate's suggestion and became fascinated by the subject, leading her to declare it as her major.

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Aiming to highlight the stories and contributions of women in the field of neuroscience, this podcast features in-depth interviews with neuroscientists discussing their research and personal journeys. Topics range from challenges faced in academia to groundbreaking research in various areas of neuroscience, including Alzheimer's disease, neural circuits, and brain health. The emphasis is on mentorship, advocacy, and supporting underrepresented voices in the field, making it a unique and inspirational platform for aspiring scientists and those interested in gender dynamics within STEM fields.

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Recent guests on Stories of Women in Neuroscience include:

1. Dr. Emily Cross
2. Dr. Suelyn Koerich
3. Dr. Nicole Rust
4. Dr. Emily Jacobs
5. Dr. Sahba Besharati
6. Dr. Sarah Heilbronner
7. Dr. Sasha Fulton
8. Dr. Maribel Patino

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