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Megan Kirchgessner, PhD @megkirch.bsky.social · 2d

Gonna be in San Diego for #sfn25? Come join us for our first ever in-person event for @storiesofwin.bsky.social - registration is now OPEN!! 👇 gonna be a great time for getting inspired and building community (and stay tuned for an exciting lineup of 🤩speakers/panelists)! Help us spread the word!

Stories of WiN @storiesofwin.bsky.social · 3d

🚨REGISTRATION IS OPEN!🚨

We're so excited to host our first-ever, in-person event! Join us for panel discussions, a keynote address, and the opportunity to meet many amazing women in Neuroscience💜

Please register to attend by November 1st:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

We can't wait!

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Nancy Padilla-Coreano @drnancypadilla.bsky.social · 2d

thank you for the support!!

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Nancy Padilla-Coreano @drnancypadilla.bsky.social · 2d

Incredible professional development discussion topics from how to navigate the tenure track while staying true to yourself and choosing how to create your legacy.

Join us for a free event prior to SfN at UCSD campus.

Register for details!!

Stories of WiN @storiesofwin.bsky.social · 3d

🚨REGISTRATION IS OPEN!🚨

We're so excited to host our first-ever, in-person event! Join us for panel discussions, a keynote address, and the opportunity to meet many amazing women in Neuroscience💜

Please register to attend by November 1st:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

We can't wait!

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Nancy Padilla-Coreano @drnancypadilla.bsky.social · 2d

So glad that you are enjoying it!!

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Nancy Padilla-Coreano @drnancypadilla.bsky.social · 2d

thank you! very excited to be part of this community!

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Stephanie L. Grella, PhD @sgrella.bsky.social · 6d

First lab paper out today! Student authors: Mikayla Cutler and Abhi Thati 🎉🤩

Hippocampus | Neuroscience Journal | Wiley Online Library onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

Memory is a cornerstone of human behavior, and addiction offers a compelling model of its persistence and plasticity. The scope of engram research has rapidly expanded to include addiction-related ph....

onlinelibrary.wiley.com

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Nancy Padilla-Coreano @drnancypadilla.bsky.social · 6d

thank you!!

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Jason Williams @jasonwilliamsny.bsky.social · 16d

Please share with anyone who cares about NSF support for graduate students and take 30 seconds to sign and leave a comment.

The deadline for the 2025 Graduate Research Fellowship Program is about one month away and literally no one can apply. #NSFGRFP

jasonjwilliamsny.github.io/grfp2025/

An Open Letter to U.S. STEM Leadership on the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program

jasonjwilliamsny.github.io

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Stories of WiN @storiesofwin.bsky.social · 11d

Our next profile is here! Dr. Christine Constantinople studies the neural mechanisms of decision-making. Follow the link below to learn more! 🧠

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

#StoriesOfWiN #WomenInNeuro

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Megan Kirchgessner, PhD @megkirch.bsky.social · 10d

Loved @drnancypadilla.bsky.social ‘s interview with a scientist i greatly admire, @constantinoplelab.bsky.social, and had the pleasure of writing her profile!! Especially enjoyed/appreciated the discussion of the ups and downs of the postdoc years *no reason*

Stories of WiN @storiesofwin.bsky.social · 11d

Our next profile is here! Dr. Christine Constantinople studies the neural mechanisms of decision-making. Follow the link below to learn more! 🧠

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

#StoriesOfWiN #WomenInNeuro

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Nancy Padilla-Coreano @drnancypadilla.bsky.social · 6d

Thank you so much Sanja and Gursel for being such kind and wonderful hosts!!

Sanja Mikulovic @smikulovic.bsky.social · 8d

Loved hosting this symposium with @rungurselrun.bsky.social! Huge thanks to @eknapska.bsky.social, @drnancypadilla.bsky.social and Takashi Kitamura for coming all the way to Germany to share their amazing data — and to our own @c0rr34m.bsky.social and Jeimmy Gonzalez for their great contributions!

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Nancy Padilla-Coreano @drnancypadilla.bsky.social · 22d

The NSF GRFP is an amazing opportunity for students in the first two years of a PhD or those applying to a PhD right now.

Below, check out our special episode with advice for both applicants and those who write letters of support!! 🧐

Please help us spread the word 📢

Stories of WiN @storiesofwin.bsky.social · 23d

Submitting an NSF GRFP soon? Check out our special episode on how to structure your essays and letters, and common mistakes to avoid! #NSF

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

NSF GRFP advice — Stories of WiN

In this special episode of Stories of WiN we provide advice for students preparing a Graduate Research Fellowship Program application funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF-GRFP).

www.storiesofwin.org

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Nancy Padilla-Coreano @drnancypadilla.bsky.social · Aug 26

One of my all-time favorites is Dr. Huda Akil's story www.storiesofwin.org/profiles/202...

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Nicole Rust @nicolecrust.bsky.social · Aug 22

Reflecting on my journey with @mfranch.bsky.social, from how I chose my mentors and topics (excitement!), what inspired me to write a book (befuddlement) & then shift to mood research (opportunity). Also: how I interpret my own emotions (lean in). Thanks for having me, @storiesofwin.bsky.social!

Stories of WiN @storiesofwin.bsky.social · Aug 22

Our latest profile is here! Dr. Nicole Rust (@nicolecrust.bsky.social) studies the neural representations of mood & has recently published a book about new ways we can conduct neuroscience research to better undersand mental illness. Learn more below:

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

Dr. Nicole Rust — Stories of WiN

studies the neural representations of mood and has recently published a book about new ways we can conduct neuroscience research to better undersand mental illness.

www.storiesofwin.org

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Nancy Padilla-Coreano @drnancypadilla.bsky.social · Aug 26

This interview is an absolute delight!! Don't miss it. From how Dr. Rust got started in neuroscience to her recent research topic shifts and book!

And if you haven't yet filled out this super short form about our first symposium please do: storiesofwin.org/win-symposiu...

Stories of WiN @storiesofwin.bsky.social · Aug 22

Our latest profile is here! Dr. Nicole Rust (@nicolecrust.bsky.social) studies the neural representations of mood & has recently published a book about new ways we can conduct neuroscience research to better undersand mental illness. Learn more below:

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

Dr. Nicole Rust — Stories of WiN

studies the neural representations of mood and has recently published a book about new ways we can conduct neuroscience research to better undersand mental illness.

www.storiesofwin.org

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Megan Kirchgessner, PhD @megkirch.bsky.social · Aug 17

Thanks to Nicole for the highlight!! 🥹 this has been such a rewarding a labor of love for the last 6 (!!) years with @cprofaci.bsky.social and @drnancypadilla.bsky.social and our whole team of amazing volunteers!!! Always grateful to hear that it’s reaching a wider audience and having some impact ❤️

Nicole Rust @nicolecrust.bsky.social · Aug 17

Let’s talk @storiesofwin.bsky.social. I’m flattered to be among their profiles (coming soon) & I want to elevate the team behind this terrific effort. /1

www.storiesofwin.org

Stories of WiN

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Nicole Rust @nicolecrust.bsky.social · Aug 17

I recommend the podcast. I was tickled that supermoms @evfedorenko.bsky.social & @lintianphd.bsky.social answered the Q "What are your hobbies?" the same. Paraphrased, "Hobbies? My life is so full! But that's OK - really!".

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

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

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Nicole Rust @nicolecrust.bsky.social · Aug 17

I’ll also share a few of my favorites. One was w/ @marlenecohen.bsky.social. I’ve known Marlene forever and I didn’t know about the dolphins!

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

Dr. Marlene Cohen — Stories of WiN

studies how visual information is encoded in neurons and used to guide behavior

www.storiesofwin.org

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Nicole Rust @nicolecrust.bsky.social · Aug 17

“Newer generations of scientists are pushing back against this dominant culture by cultivating a more modern one—one that encourages its members to share their unique stories and perspectives. Importantly, this new atmosphere also places value on all voices …”
www.storiesofwin.org/our-mission

Mission Statement — Stories of WiN

www.storiesofwin.org

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Nicole Rust @nicolecrust.bsky.social · Aug 17

Let’s talk @storiesofwin.bsky.social. I’m flattered to be among their profiles (coming soon) & I want to elevate the team behind this terrific effort. /1

www.storiesofwin.org

Stories of WiN

www.storiesofwin.org

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Nancy Padilla-Coreano @drnancypadilla.bsky.social · Aug 17

Thank you so much for this wonderful thread promoting our project ❤️

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Nancy Padilla-Coreano @drnancypadilla.bsky.social · Aug 7

Together with my colleague @freddysonj.bsky.social I wrote a review about how dopamine shapes our social world.

Learn more here: bit.ly/4m7Hkwf
@ufmbi.bsky.social

How dopamine guides our social world » McKnight Brain Institute » University of Florida

Drs. Nancy Padilla-Coreano and Freddyson Martínez-Rivera published a review in the journal Pharmacological Reviews.

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ashley juavinett @analog-ashley.bsky.social · Aug 1

Big data won't solve anything if it's crappy data. 😒

We need to 1) train people to inspect datasets before using them and 2) ensure that openly shared data is good data.

www.thetransmitter.org/spectrum/poo...

Poor image quality introduces systematic bias into MRI data

Analyses that include low-quality MRI data underestimate cortical thickness and overestimate surface area, according to new work from the ABCD Study.

www.thetransmitter.org

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Nancy Padilla-Coreano @drnancypadilla.bsky.social · Jul 30

Yes!! Thanks!!! 😊

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Megan Kirchgessner, PhD @megkirch.bsky.social · Jul 29

It’s finally happening 🥹 save the date for our very first in-person event!! Fill out our interest form if you’ll be in SD for #sfn25 or otherwise, or fill it out even if you won’t be able to make it - we’re also gathering interest in a virtual streaming option!! Stay tuned for more details to come!!

Stories of WiN @storiesofwin.bsky.social · Jul 29

✨EXCITING NEWS!✨We're hosting our first ever, in-person event! Join us immediately before #SFN for a keynote, panel discussions, networking & more! Interested in attending? Fill out the form below:

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Nov 15 | 9am-1pm | Tata Hall at UCSD
Help us spread the word!

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