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Women in Neuroscience UK

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WiNUK blog posts cover a variety of topics, from advice on tackling the unique challenges women face in neuroscience, to inspiring career stories and summaries of new neuroscientific research.

Reality covers everything to do with being a neuroscientist, both reflective pieces and advice. Research brings you the latest neuroscience news and feature pieces on topical issues. Reviews share our authors' thoughts on books and their personal experience of events including science festivals and major conferences.

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Spotlight on: Hannah K Jackson

Oct 316 min read

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...

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Spotlight on: Jessica Agnew-Blais

Caterina Falvella

Oct 106 min read

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...

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Sex and Gender Disparities in Neuroscience

Oct 814 min read

Sex and Gender Disparities in Neuroscience

Despite growing movements toward equality, women continue to face barriers in society and in neuroscience spaces. From skewed representation

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Does it hurt more being a woman? Understanding Sex Differences in Pain Perception

Sep 187 min read

Does it hurt more being a woman? Understanding Sex Differences in Pain Perception

Pain is a complex and subjective experience that varies among individuals. However, there is increasing evidence that men and women differ i

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Spotlight On: Eve Corrie

Sep 27 min read

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...

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ARUK Panel Questions Blog: Addressing Unanswered Queries

Aug 269 min read

ARUK Panel Questions Blog: Addressing Unanswered Queries

It was fantastic to see the huge amount of thought-provoking questions for our panel at our ARUK24 workshop, ‘Tackling gender gaps in dement

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Bridging the Gap: Ruth Dobson

Caterina Falvella

Aug 146 min read

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

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Spotlight On: Eva Kreysing

Aug 67 min read

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

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Lessons in Chemistry: A Review

Jul 303 min read

Lessons in Chemistry: A Review

In this snappy review, Emily Beswick discusses Bonnie Garmus' bestselling and engaging novel, Lessons in Chemistry, which exposes the world

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Bridging the Gap: Katelynn Boerner

Caterina Falvella

Jun 1316 min read

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

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Bridging the Gap: Jessica Agnew-Blais

Caterina Falvella

Mar 1911 min read

Bridging the Gap: Jessica Agnew-Blais

We are starting a new series, Bridging the Gap! For each post, we will have a conversation with a woman in neuroscience to discuss the gaps

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Spotlight on: Laura Elin Pigott

Mar 158 min read

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...

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Unveiling the Legacy of Rita Levi-Montalcini: A Trailblazer in Neuroscience

Mar 83 min read

Unveiling the Legacy of Rita Levi-Montalcini: A Trailblazer in Neuroscience

Meghna Solanki explores the life and work of Rita Levi-Montalcini, a 'trailblazer' in the field of neuroscience, renowned for her discovery

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The Gendered Brain: A Review

Aug 28, 20234 min read

The Gendered Brain: A Review

Carly Hood reviews Gina Rippon's book, The Gendered Brain, highlighting why we must move on from searching for sex differences in the...

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IWD23: Dr. Claire Sexton

Mar 8, 20232 min read

IWD23: Dr. Claire Sexton

Dr. Claire Sexton: From UK to US, as the Senior Director of Scientific Programs and Outreach at the Alzheimer’s Association. In...

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IWD23: Dr. Amanda Heslegrave

Mar 8, 20234 min read

IWD23: Dr. Amanda Heslegrave

Dr. Amanda Heslegrave: UK DRI Biomarker Factory Lead and UCL Senior Research Fellow. In celebration of International Women’s Day on...

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IWD23: Dr. Beth Geary

Mar 8, 20232 min read

IWD23: Dr. Beth Geary

Dr. Beth Geary: UK DRI Proteomics Lead and University of Dundee Senior Postdoctoral Scientist. In celebration of International Women’s...

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IWD23: Dr. Emma Yhnell

Mar 8, 20233 min read

IWD23: Dr. Emma Yhnell

Dr. Emma Yhnell: Equity Diversity and Inclusion representative to the British Neuroscience Association, multi-award winning science...

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IWD23: Dr. Kamar Ameen-Ali

Mar 8, 20236 min read

IWD23: Dr. Kamar Ameen-Ali

Dr. Kamar Ameen-Ali: Lecturer at Teeside University and advocate for mentorship and diversity in science In celebration of International...

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Meritocracy in Academia

Nov 30, 20223 min read

Meritocracy in Academia

Here at Women in Neuroscience (WiN) UK, we host a large team of diverse and enthusiastic females aiming to shed light on the obstacles,...

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