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Science in the Spotlight: Tara Spires-Jones on Publishing, Public Engagement, and Policy
What does it take to be a neuroscientist, editor, advocate, and public communicator all at once? In this interview, Professor Tara Spires-Jones shares her journey from studying synapses to shaping science policy - and why transparency, teamwork, and telling the truth matter more than ever in neuroscience today.
Rebecca Pope
Jun 615 min read
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Spotlight On: Manuela Marescotti
Ever wondered what life is like for a neuroscientist-turned-scientific editor? Discover the challenges and rewards of shaping the future of neuroscience publishing, from the bench to the editor's desk.
Rebecca Pope
May 249 min read
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Spotlight On: Tara Spires-Jones
Professor Tara Spires-Jones shares insights on navigating scientific setbacks, balancing family and academia, and advancing dementia research through synaptic studies. As BNA President, she champions training, inclusivity, and evidence-driven science.
Rebecca Pope
Apr 1420 min read
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Bridging the Gap: Katie Mckinnon
In this new Bridging the Gap article, Dr Katie Mckinnon shares insights into neonatology, her career journey, and more!
Rebecca Pope
Mar 2511 min read
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Spotlight On: Joana Pinto
Dr Joana Pinto discusses the importance of the Maternal Brain Project, how essential mixed sex studies are and the challenges she has faced
Rebecca Pope
Feb 267 min read
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How to Build Inclusive Research Environments: Advice from #WiNUKAwards2024 finalists and judges
WiNUK hosted their first awards event...Here, judges, winners and finalists shared their career journeys, advice and why they were selected
Rebecca Pope
Jan 2815 min read
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Bridging the Gap: Rachel Horne
For our new article, we talked to Rachel Horne, journalist and co-chair of the Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement Group
Caterina Falvella
Jan 219 min read
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Spotlight on: Hannah K Jackson
We are back with our 'spotlight on' interview series, shedding light on inspiring women working in the field of neuroscience and...
Neave Smith
Oct 31, 20246 min read
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Spotlight on: Jessica Agnew-Blais
We are back with our 'spotlight on' interview series, shedding light on inspiring women working in the field of neuroscience and...
Caterina Falvella
Oct 10, 20246 min read
37 views
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Spotlight On: Eve Corrie
We are back with our 'spotlight on' interview series, shedding light on inspiring women working in the field of neuroscience and...
Rebecca Pope
Sep 2, 20247 min read
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Bridging the Gap: Ruth Dobson
For our new article, we talked with Professor Ruth Dobson, consultant neurologist and researcher at the Wolfson Institute for Population Hea
Caterina Falvella
Aug 14, 20246 min read
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Spotlight On: Eva Kreysing
We are back with our 'spotlight on' interview series, shedding light on inspiring women working in the field of neuroscience and reflecting
Rachel McKeown
Aug 6, 20247 min read
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Bridging Brains and Bytes: A Computer Scientist's Role in Neuroscience
Ever wondered how computer science and neuroscience might fit hand in hand? With our AI, Tech and Computation event coming up next week,...
Swati Rajwal
Jul 13, 20244 min read
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Bridging the Gap: Katelynn Boerner
For our second article, we talked with Dr Katelynn Boerner, investigator at the British Columbia Children's Hospital Research Institute (BCC
Caterina Falvella
Jun 13, 202416 min read
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Spotlight on: Laura Elin Pigott
We are back with our 'spotlight on' interview series, shedding light on inspiring women working in the field of neuroscience and...
Lauren Wallis
Mar 15, 20248 min read
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Spotlight on: Lucy Taylor
In this short interview series, we will be shining a light on inspiring women working in neuroscience and reflecting on their distinct...
Lauren Wallis
Nov 6, 20235 min read
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Spotlight on: Sophie Blacklaw-Taylor
In this short interview series, we will be shining a light on inspiring women working in neuroscience and reflecting on their distinct...
Lauren Wallis
Oct 2, 20234 min read
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Transferring your skills from research
Transferable skills make STEM graduates highly employable outside research settings, but how do you identify those that are specific to...
Abi Parsons
Sep 6, 20233 min read
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Spotlight on: Tomi Akingbade
In this short interview series, we will be shining a light on inspiring women working in neuroscience and reflecting on their distinct...
Lauren Wallis
Sep 4, 20232 min read
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Alternatives to Masters
Thinking about doing a PhD? It has become the norm to pursue a Masters degree first, but this is not the only route into a doctorate...
Rachel McKeown
Apr 26, 20236 min read
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