Dr. Gül Dölen
This episode features Meenakshi’s interview with Gül who studies how psychedelics influence social development and neuroplasticity
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. Barbara Juarez
This episode features Nancy’s interview with Barbara who studies the neurological basis of substance-use disorders
Dr. Brielle Ferguson
This episode features Megan’s interview with Brielle who studies the circuit mechanisms of attention dysfunction
Dr. Annie Ciernia
This episode features Rianne’s interview with Annie who studies epigenomic regulation of memory and social behaviors.
Dr. Angelina Kakooza Mwesige
This episode features Margarida’s interview with Angelina who studies neurodevelopmental disorders in low-resource communities
Dr. Carmen Maldonado-Vlaar
This episode features Nancy’s interview with Carmen who studies the neuroanatomy and molecular mechanisms of addiction and reward
Dr. Francesca Sargolini
This episode features Margarida’s interview with Francesca who studies the neuronal basis of spatial cognition
Dr. Lillian Brady
This episode features Rianne’s interview with Lillian who studies sex differences and hormonal regulation of neural circuit activity underlying environmental context-reward associations in substance use disorders
Dr. Sepiedeh Keshavarzi
This episode features Margarida’s interview with Sepiedeh who studies the neural underpinnings of the sense of self-motion and orientation in space.
Dr. Maria Geffen
This episode features Meenakshi’s interview with Maria who studies neuronal circuits that support auditory perception and learning
