Dr. Austen Sitko

Dr. Austen Sitko

Author: Stories of WiN February 8, 2019 Duration: 59:58

This episode features Nancy's interview with Austen who studies auditory circuit development, focusing on projections from the brainstem to the cochlea.


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: English Episodes: 178

Stories of Women in Neuroscience
Podcast Episodes
Dr. Sahba Besharati [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:03
This episode features Margarida’s interview with Sahba who studies self-conciousness, emotion and social cognition
Dr. Sarah Heilbronner [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:02
This episode features Melissa’s interview with Sarah who uses cutting-edge neuroanatomical and neuroimaging techniques to decipher the wiring diagram of the primate brain
Dr. Melissa Caras [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:05
This episode features Meenakshi’s interview with Melissa who studies the neurophysiological mechanisms of auditory perceptual learning.
Dr. Sasha Fulton [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:09
This episode features Melissa’s interview with Sasha who studies cellular mechanisms of peripheral nerve damage repair and regeneration
Didn't get into grad school, what now? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:19
This episode features Nancy’s interview withD r. Maribel Patino, co-Founder of Colors of the Brain, about what to do if you didn’t get into grad school.
Dr. Daniela Popa [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:54
This episode features Margarida’s interview with Daniela who studies the role of the cerebellum in motor and emotional functions.
Dr. Eve Marder [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:28:21
This episode features Megan’s interview with Eve who studies the stability and flexibility of neural circuit function
Dr. Stephanie Correa [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:39
This episode features Meenakshi’s interview with Stephanie who studies how reproductive hormones regulate development and neural circuits for temperature and energy balance
Dr. Erica Rodriguez [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:58
This episode features Melissa’s interview with Erica who studies how emotions and social interactions influence sensory processing
Dr. Graziana Gatto [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:53
This episode features Margarida’s interview with Graziana who studies the spinal cord circuits involved in sensorimotor adaptation.