Dr. Marie Blanchette
This episode features Catie’s interview with Marie, who studies regional heterogeneity at the blood-brain barrier and its implications in health and disease.
Stories of Women in Neuroscience
Behind every discovery in the complex world of the brain, there's a person with a story. Stories of Women in Neuroscience brings those personal narratives to the forefront, moving beyond publications and lab notes to explore the lived experiences of the researchers themselves. Each episode is an in-depth conversation, where neuroscientists share not just the details of their groundbreaking work, but the winding path that led them there. You'll hear about the unexpected hurdles, the moments of serendipity, and the personal passions that fuel a life in science. This podcast, created by Stories of WiN, delves into the human side of a rigorous field, offering a rare look at the determination, creativity, and resilience required to build a career in neuroscience. It’s about the culture of science, the life choices we make, and the societal context that shapes these journeys. Tune in for honest discussions that reveal how diverse perspectives and individual stories are fundamentally driving our understanding of the mind.
Episodes
Dr. Ashley Juavinett
This episode features Megan’s interview with Ashley who studies and writes about education and careers in the field of neuroscience.
Dr. Lindsey Glickfeld
This episode features Megan’s interview with Lindsey who studies how the brain processes and uses complex visual information.
Dr. Tina Gremel
This episode features Megan's interview with Tina who studies processes underlying decision-making and how decisions become actions.
Dr. Edmarie Guzmán-Vélez
This episode features Nancy’s interview with Edmarie who studies early biomarkers of Alzheimer’s Disease in a population with genetic early-onset Alzheimer’s.
Dr. Austen Sitko
This episode features Nancy's interview with Austen who studies auditory circuit development, focusing on projections from the brainstem to the cochlea.
Dr. Erin Calipari
This episode features Nancy’s interview with Erin who studies neural circuitry and molecular mechanisms underlying adaptive and maladaptive behaviors.
Dr. Claudia Lugo-Candelas
This episode features Nancy’s interview with Claudia who studies how prenatal factors affect brain development in health and disease.
