Stories of WiN

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...

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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!

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

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...

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🤓 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

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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.

What an absolute inspiration this morning was!!!! Thankful for all these amazing women in neuroscience

Thanks to everyone who came out and to our amazing speakers who made this such a memorable event ✨

Thank you to all who joined us for our first in-person event! 💜 We hope you left feeling inspired and empowered!

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At the pre #SfN @storiesofwin.bsky.social Symposium. Inspiring, entertaining, motivating, and encouraging to hear all these honest stories from these women scientists who truly are making an impact on their environment and science in general.

The Transmitter’s Rising Stars of Neuroscience 2025 We recognize the outstanding achievements of 25 neuroscientists who stand to shape the field for years to come.

Congrats to the @thetransmitter.bsky.social Rising Stars of Neuroscience, including our own @drnancypadilla.bsky.social and @megkirch.bsky.social! 🌟

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Just arrived at UCSD & cannot wait for this wonderful lineup of speakers! #WomeninNeuroscience #SfN2025

Absolutely! We take Women to include anyone who identifies as a woman, as well any non-binary or gender non-conforming individual who has identified as a woman at any point 💜

Navigating the Society for Neuroscience Annual Meeting — Stories of WiN 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.

Traveling to #SFN2025? Download our special episode where @drnancypadilla.bsky.social shares tips on how to get the most out of the meeting!

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Our latest profile is here! Dr. Rita Teodoro studies the signaling pathways regulating synaptic formation. Listen and learn more at the link below:

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

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