Didn't get into grad school, what now?

Didn't get into grad school, what now?

Author: Stories of WiN June 1, 2025 Duration: 28:19
Dr. Maribel Patino about what to do if you didn’t get into grad school

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.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

Stories of Women in Neuroscience
Podcast Episodes
Dr. Jennifer Bizley [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:58
Dr. Jennifer Bizley on studying audition in ferrets and how motherhood brought perspective
Dr. Tingting Wang [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 0:00
Dr. Tingting Wang on how glial cells regulate homeostatic plasticity
Dr. Ana Marija Jakšić [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:31
Dr. Ana Marija on experimental evolutionary neurobiology and setting up her lab
Dr. Chunyu Ann Duan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 0:00
Dr. Chunyu Ann Duan on decision-making under risk, and the two-body problem in academia
Dr. Helen Schwerdt [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:34
Dr. Helen Schwerdt on engineering new tools to study brain chemistry in learning and disease
Dr. Marta Garrido [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:58
Dr. Marta Garrido on how the brain predicts future events and adapts to novel environments
Dr. Malavika Murugan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:33
Dr. Malavika Murugan on how the brain forms social-spatial associations.
Dr. Ilary Allodi [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:28
Dr Ilary Alodi on studying Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, and mentoring women
Dr. Cláudia Almeida [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:33
Dr. Cláudia Almeida on neuronal trafficking, Alzheimer's disease, and becoming a PI
Dr. Christie Fowler [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:40
Dr. Christie Fowler on her journey exploring different career paths and changing her mind