What and honor and what fun to chat about all things women and science with @cprofaci.bsky.social 🧠💪

Dr. Anila D'Mello — Stories of WiN studies language and cognition, and how the underlying brain circuits are altered in neurodevelopmental disorders

Check out our new profile! Dr. Anila D'Mello (@aniladmello.bsky.social) studies language and cognition, and how the underlying brain circuits are altered in neurodevelopmental disorders. Follow the link below to learn more!

#WomenInNeuroscience #StoriesOfWiN

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Dr. Laura DeNardo — Stories of WiN studies how the mPFC integrates environmental cues to control adaptive responses to threat

Check out our latest profile! Dr. Laura DeNardo (@ladenardo.bsky.social) studies how the mPFC integrates environmental cues to control adaptive responses to threat. Click below to learn more!

#StoriesOfWiN #WomenInNeuroscience

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Inspired by mentoring students who aspire MD-PhDs, I decide to interview @brianmsweis.bsky.social who is very passionate and knowledgeable about physician scientist education. If you are a trainee considering this path, or mentoring a trainee who is considering this path, please listen!!

Thank you @drnancypadilla.bsky.social for hosting me! I hope this can be a helpful resource for students considering if the MD/PhD path is right for them!

Is an MD-PhD right for you? — Stories of WiN Dr. Brian Sweiss on MD-PhD training programs

Thinking about pursuing an MD-PhD? In this special episode, we sit down with Dr. Brian Sweiss (@brianmsweis.bsky.social) to break down what you actually need to know about physician scientist training!

🎧 Full interview below!

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#PhysicianScientist #MDPhD

I had a great time talking to Meenakshi about my trajectory through neuroscience!

Tune in for electric fish, imaging the hypothalamus, and trying to find a path in theory that stays relevant to the brain. Also, my early phd experiences of trying to do science when real life rears its head.

Such a pleasure capturing Ann’s really inspiring story for @storiesofwin.bsky.social. Check it out!!

We apologize for the delay but our next profile is here! Dr. Ann Kennedy (@antihebbiann.bsky.social) combines theory & biological data to study how internal states shape social behavior by reconfiguring neural circuit dynamics.

Follow the link to learn more!

www.storiesofwin.org/profiles/202...

I’m so honoured to be featured in Stories of WIN this month - sharing my career journey and how storytelling changed everything for me! 🧪🎙️

Happy #WomensHistoryMonth! Thank you for helping us appreciate women in neuro & their stories! We believe in the power of storytelling, & our latest profile highlights Dr. Paula Croxson (@paulacroxson.bsky.social) who made science communication her career. Enjoy!
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Had a blast talking to @doctheagrif.bsky.social and writing her profile! We talked about her spark for neuroscience, her awesome research on sensory physiology and proprioception, her additional work as a prolific children’s book author, highs and lows of her journey, and more!

Dr. Aya Osman — Stories of WiN studies how the gut microbiome and the brain interact in the context of autism spectrum disorder

And, in case you missed it, check out our interview from 2021 with Dr. Osman:

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Check out #StoriesOfWin interviewee, Aya Osman, in her interview with The Transmitter! Great article about an incredible scientist 🧠

Dr. Theanne Griffith — Stories of WiN studies molecular, cellular, and circuit mechanisms for proprioception

Our latest profile is here! Dr. Theanne Griffith (@doctheagrif.bsky.social) studies molecular, cellular, and circuit mechanisms for proprioception. Follow the link below to listen to our full interview!

www.storiesofwin.org/profiles/202...

#WomenInNeurosciene #StoriesOfWiN

Dr. Diana Bautista — Stories of WiN Talk from SfN 2025

Our next episode is here! At our in-person event, Dr. Diana Bautista (@dianambautista.bsky.social) discussed her winding path—from art school and bartending to uncovering how our sensory & immune systems work—proving creativity belongs in science. Listen below!

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I truly enjoyed writing this profile. Eva's personal trajectory from the clinic to academia highlights the ongoing importance of《fundamental science》for tackling mental health and addiction. Science enables the shift from "labels" to "mechanisms" and leads to more tailored, powerful approaches.

Our next profile is here! Dr. Eva Pool studies the role of affect in learning and decision making. Follow the link below to listen and learn more 💜

www.storiesofwin.org/profiles/202...

#StoriesOfWiN #WomenInNeuroscience

🤓 So grateful to learn from powerhouses like Erin and @huda-akil.bsky.social during our Stories of WiN panel. We spoke about defining your legacy in science & beyond and a clear theme emerged: do science & lead according to your values.

Listen here: www.storiesofwin.org/profiles/202...

Dr. Carla Shatz — Stories of WiN studies how early neural activity sculpts developing brain circuits and informs our understanding of neuroplasticity and neurodegenerative disease.

We're excited to share our next profile! Dr. Carla Shatz is a pioneering neuroscientist whose work reveals how early neural activity sculpts developing brain circuits & informs our understanding of neuroplasticity & neurodegenerative disease. Learn more below!

www.storiesofwin.org/profiles/202...

Our hope is that everyone, regardless of identity, will listen to and enjoy our podcast! By highlighting the voices of women, especially those whose voices have been historically silenced, we acknowledge their individual value and contributions to neuroscience 💜

There was so much amazing wisdom and inspiration shared at this event - listen for yourself!!

It was an honor, and great fun, to participate in this event !

Defining Your Legacy in Science and Beyond (Panel Discussion) — Stories of WiN In November, we hosted our first-ever in-person Stories of WiN Symposium in San Diego, just before the annual Society for Neuroscience meeting. The program included a panel discussion on “Defining You...

We're kicking off 2026 with a special episode! Check out our panel discussion from our in-person event: Defining Your Legacy in Science and Beyond featuring @theerincalipari.bsky.social, @denisejcai.bsky.social & @huda-akil.bsky.social 💜

Listen below:
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Such a pleasure to interview and write about @aliciache.bsky.social for our latest @storiesofwin.bsky.social ! I’ve admired her work for a while but loved hearing more about the backstory and her personal journey!

Dr. Alicia Che — Stories of WiN studies how early-life experiences impact cortical circuit assembly and function

We're excited to share our latest profile! Dr. Alicia Che studies how early-life experiences impact cortical circuit assembly and function. Follow the link below to listen!

#StoriesOfWiN #WomenInNeuroscience #WomenInNeuro

www.storiesofwin.org/profiles/202...

A real pleasure and honor interviewing @neurozoe.bsky.social. Check out her story!

Dr. Zoe Donaldson — Stories of WiN studies the neural circuits that govern social bonding and social loss, and how variations in these circuits shape emotional outcomes

Our latest profile is here! Dr. Zoe Donaldson (@neurozoe.bsky.social) studies the neural circuits that govern social bonding & social loss, and how variations in these circuits shape emotional outcomes.

Follow the link to listen! #StoriesOfWiN #WomenInNeuroscience

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Neuroscience PhD applications — Stories of WiN 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.

It's PhD application season. If you are applying for a PhD in neuroscience or biomedical field or are mentoring someone who is applying, please check out our @storiesofwin.bsky.social episode with advice! www.storiesofwin.org/profiles/202...

Besides the awesome neuroscience I learned at HSN and @sfn.org, I was reminded of my incredible support system and the many inspiring women in neuroscience who currently guide and influence me! @nicolecrust.bsky.social @libertysays.bsky.social @storiesofwin.bsky.social to name a few.