Stories of Women in Neuroscience

Stories of Women in Neuroscience

Author: Stories of WiN Language: English Episodes: 100
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. Eve Marder [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:28:21
Dr. Eve Marder on studying the crustacean stomatogastric ganglion and finding one's scientific voice
Dr. Stephanie Correa [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:39
Dr. Stephanie Correa on hormones, homeostasis, and sex
Dr. Erica Rodriguez [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:58
Dr. Erica Rodriguez on social cue processing and the importance of NIH diversity funding
Dr. Graziana Gatto [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:53
Dr. Graziana Gatto on spinal cord circuits and following your instincts
Dr. Aqilah McCane [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:28
Dr. Aqilah McCane on unique neural dynamics during adolescence and how to prevent burnout
Dr. Monique Smith [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:39
Dr. Monique Smith on unexpected discoveries, modeling empathy in mice, and impactful mentorship
Dr.  Aleksandra Badura [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:50
Dr. Aleksandra on cerebellum, autism spectrum disorders and mentoring
Dr. Malú Tansey [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:20
Dr. Malú Tansey on neuroimmunology and on standing up for your ideas and values
Dr. Natalia Kononenko [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:57
Dr. Natalia Kononenko on molecular mechanisms of neurodegeneration and balancing motherhood and academia
Dr. Erin Hecht [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:28
Dr. Erin Hecht on taking a big career risk to study brain evolution with primates, foxes, and dogs