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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.
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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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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
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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 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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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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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...
Rebecca Parker
Mar 8, 20232 min read
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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...
Rebecca Parker
Mar 8, 20234 min read
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IWD23: Dr. Beth Geary
Dr. Beth Geary: UK DRI Proteomics Lead and University of Dundee Senior Postdoctoral Scientist. In celebration of International Women’s...
Rebecca Parker
Mar 8, 20232 min read
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IWD23: Dr. Emma Yhnell
Dr. Emma Yhnell: Equity Diversity and Inclusion representative to the British Neuroscience Association, multi-award winning science...
Rebecca Parker
Mar 8, 20233 min read
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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...
Rebecca Parker
Mar 8, 20236 min read
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A Message from The Founder: Welcome to Women in Neuroscience UK!
Hi everyone! I’m Lizzie, a state-educated female student pursuing a career in neuroscientific research. I'm now a first-year PhD...

Elizabeth 'Lizzie' English
Feb 26, 20223 min read
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