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Paula Croxson (she/her) @paulacroxson.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

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

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Ann Kennedy @antihebbiann.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

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.

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Nancy Padilla-Coreano @drnancypadilla.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

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!!

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Nancy Padilla-Coreano @drnancypadilla.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

My lab is hiring a technician at @UFNeuroscience! 🧠🐭 We use in vivo ephys, optogenetics & machine learning to study how the brain controls social behavior. Looking for rodent research & mentorship experience — please repost & share! Apply here: forms.gle/VACAMuoaRbWR...

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The Transmitter @thetransmitter.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Thank you to our rising stars @drnancypadilla.bsky.social, Jie Zheng and @marissascavuzzo.bsky.social, and to moderator @franciscorr25.bsky.social for leading an insightful conversation on shaping the future of neuroscience. We appreciate the support of all of those who came out.

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Denise J. Cai, Ph.D. @denisejcai.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

🤓 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...

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realdiehllab.bsky.social @realdiehllab.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

The Diehl Lab is hiring a full-time Research Asst to be filled asap! We study neural circuits of fear & avoidance during social interactions in rats & are seeking a motivated team player. For more info & to apply --> careers.k-state.edu/jobs/researc...

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Research Assistant - Manhattan, Kansas, United States

About This Role The Psychological Sciences Department is seeking a Full-Time Research Assistant, to help with research for Dr. Maria Diehl. The lab research assistant will help with experimental proje...

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Ann Clemens @annmclemens.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

PhD position(s)🚨deadline 20th Jan 1-development of brain & behaviour in the precocial spiny mouse tinyurl.com/yaxhy5y2 2-social behaviour & neurophysiology in a menstruating rodent using AI tinyurl.com/ykv93cts apply ✍️ @ai4bicdt.bsky.social @sidb-edinburgh.bsky.social @edinunineuro.bsky.social

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Megan Kirchgessner, PhD @megkirch.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

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

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Nancy Padilla-Coreano @drnancypadilla.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

(5/6) Together, our findings suggest that social context and hierarchy shape reward processing in ways that extend beyond competition & continue to influence how the brain responds to reward, even when no one else is around.

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Nancy Padilla-Coreano @drnancypadilla.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

What surprised us most was that social rank effects on neural activity were strongest when mice received awards ALONE, not during competition. We also found that dominant and subordinate mice showed distinct activation patterns across prefrontal and subcortical regions.

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Nancy Padilla-Coreano @drnancypadilla.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

(3/6) When mice were alone, we saw widespread coordination across prefrontal & subcortical regions. But in social contexts, whether competitive or not, these network correlations largely disappeared. This suggests that social context fundamentally reorganizes how these circuits talk to each other!

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Nancy Padilla-Coreano @drnancypadilla.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

(2/6) We compared mice receiving rewards in three contexts: alone, with a cagemate (non-competitive), or competing for the same reward. Surprisingly, the non-competitive social context drove the highest overall brain activation across regions.

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Nancy Padilla-Coreano @drnancypadilla.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

(1/6) We have a new paper out in #eNeuro! How does the brain’s reward processing change across social contexts? We mapped brain activity (cFos) & found that social context reshapes how reward circuits are coordinated🐭🏆 Read more: www.eneuro.org/content/12/1...

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Nancy Padilla-Coreano @drnancypadilla.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

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...

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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.

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Nancy Padilla-Coreano @drnancypadilla.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Thank you so much Giovanna!! Its an honor to share this award with such amazing scientists.

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Nancy Padilla-Coreano @drnancypadilla.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

For those of you headed to #SfN25 If you study social behaviors be sure to check out our posters. We will be presenting how the brain represents prosocial decisions, how dopamine dynamics relate to social memory, whether respiration relates to social hierarchies, and more!

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Nancy Padilla-Coreano @drnancypadilla.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

If you are headed to San Diego for SfN, do not miss this amazing event at UCSD campus Nov 15 AM. Registration is free and open until Nov 1st.

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Meenakshi Asokan @meenakshiasokan.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

So helpful, informative and such a great special episode! Thank you @drnancypadilla.bsky.social and @moeneuro.bsky.social for doing this!!

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Stories of WiN @storiesofwin.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

We've added even more to our Applying to Faculty Jobs 101! Follow the link below to find tips from @drnancypadilla.bsky.social and @moeneuro.bsky.social on everything from where to find job ads, how to advocate for yourself, what goes into a research statement, and more!

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Nancy Padilla-Coreano @drnancypadilla.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

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!!

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Stories of WiN @storiesofwin.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

Applying for faculty jobs this cycle? Check out our latest special episode! @moeneuro.bsky.social and @drnancypadilla.bsky.social discuss when to apply, important considerations when preparing applications, and more! Listen below! www.storiesofwin.org/profiles/202... #AcademicBluesky #NeuroJobs

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Applying to faculty jobs 101 — Stories of WiN

This episode features Dr. Monique Smith (Assistant Professor, UCSD) discussing faculty job applications with host Dr. Nancy Padilla-Coreano.

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Nancy Padilla-Coreano @drnancypadilla.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

Please help us share this important episodes with all postdocs that you know who plan to apply for faculty jobs now or later!!

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Megan Kirchgessner, PhD @megkirch.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

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!

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Nancy Padilla-Coreano @drnancypadilla.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

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

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Jason “Obstacle to Progress” Williams @jasonwilliamsny.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

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/

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

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Stories of WiN @storiesofwin.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

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 · 02/10/2025

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*

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Nancy Padilla-Coreano @drnancypadilla.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

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

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Nancy Padilla-Coreano @drnancypadilla.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

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 📢

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Nicole Rust @nicolecrust.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

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!

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Nancy Padilla-Coreano @drnancypadilla.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

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...

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Megan Kirchgessner, PhD @megkirch.bsky.social · 17/08/2025

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 ❤️

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Nicole Rust @nicolecrust.bsky.social · 17/08/2025

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 · 17/08/2025

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...

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Dr. Marlene Cohen — Stories of WiN

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

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Nicole Rust @nicolecrust.bsky.social · 17/08/2025

“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

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Mission Statement — Stories of WiN

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Nicole Rust @nicolecrust.bsky.social · 17/08/2025

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

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