A collection of profiles highlighting the stories of Women in Neuroscience. In depth interviews with neuroscientists about their research and career trajectory.
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Dr. Pegah Kassraian on social memory, the hippocampus and finding her way home
Dr. Lea Duncker on statistical neuroscience and making space for creativity in science
Dr. Francesca Siclari on how dreams can inform our understanding of consciousness
Dr. Binxu Wang on generative models and on shifting from physics to neuroscience
Dr. Egzona Morina on environmental neuroscience, starting a NGO and finding her own academic path
Dr. Suzanne Haber on behavior, anatomy, and the future of personalized medicine
Dr. Megan Peters on consciousness, confidence, and building a global, inclusive summer school
Dr. Evgenia Salta on the surprising link between neurogenesis and neurodegeneration
Dr. Carol Mason on microscopy, visual system development, and her personal approach to leadership
Dr. Anila D'Mello on autism, the cerebellum, and navigating the job market postpartum
Dr. Laura DeNardo on using innovative molecular tools to study synapses and circuits in the mPFC
Dr. Brian Sweiss on whether an MD-PhD is right for you
Dr. Ann Kennedy on doing theory on the biology of behavior, and navigating science through loss
Dr. Paula Croxson on decision-making, memory, and shifting careers to science communication
Dr. Theanne Griffith on pursuing her passions for both neurophysiology and storytelling
This episode features Dr. Diana Bautista’s talk at SfN 2025
Dr. Eva Pool on affect in decision making and the importance of fundamental science for understanding mental health
Dr. Carla Shatz on breaking barriers and what development can teach us about disease
Dr. Alicia Che on studying the developing cortex and balancing work and family
Dr. Zoe Donaldson on leveraging natural diversity in social bonding to explore the brain
Dr Rita Teodoro on how cells sense internal and external factors to regulate synaptic plasticity
Dr. Emi Nagoshi on the molecular basis of circadian rhythms and surviving academia
Advice for faculty job applications
Dr. Susana Lima on technique development in optogenetics and mate selection
