Dr. Emily Jacobs

Dr. Emily Jacobs

Author: Stories of WiN August 6, 2025 Duration: 1:08:21

This episode features Meenakshi’s interview with Emily who studies how hormonal fluctuations influence the brain


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
Neuroscience PhD applications [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:01
Dr. Nancy Padilla-Coreano chats with Dr. Ben Giasson, the director of the neuroscience PhD program at the University of Florida, to demystify the PhD application process
Dr. Giulia Quattrocolo [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:29
This interview features Margarida's with Giulia who studies the development of hippocampal circuits
Dr. Victoria Abraira [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 0:00
Dr. Victoria Abraira on decoding touch, building a legacy of people, and the power of role models
NSF GRFP advice [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:08
This special episode features Nancy's interview with Dr. Ana Maria Porras. They provide advice for students preparing a Graduate Research Fellowship Program application funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF-GRFP…
Dr. Abhilasha Joshi [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:14:52
This episode features Meenakshi’s interview with Abhilasha who studies the neuroscience of action, cognition, and timing
Navigating the Society for Neuroscience Annual Meeting [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:42
In this special episode of Stories of WiN, Dr. Nancy Padilla shares essential tips on how to make the most of your Society for Neuroscience (SfN) annual meeting experience.
Dr. Vidhya Rangaraju [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:28
This episode features Nancy’s interview with Vidhya who studies energy supply and demand in the brain
Dr. Ev Fedorenko [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:54
This episode features Meenakshi’s interview with Ev who studies the neuroscience of language. Dr. Ev Fedorenko grew up in a time of transition in Russia, at the end of the Soviet Union. Despite financial challenges and t…
Dr. Kajana Satkunendrarajah [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:30
This episode features Nancy’s interview with Kajana who studies the cerebro-spinal networks driving breathing and movement
Dr. Gül Dölen [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:34
This episode features Meenakshi’s interview with Gül who studies how psychedelics influence social development and neuroplasticity