Riya is a recent Neuroscience graduate from the University of Warwick, with a specific interest in the understanding and treatments of neurodevelopmental disorders as well as the clinical applications of neuroplasticity surrounding injury or trauma to the brain.
She joined WiNUK because of her passion to ensure that there is female equality across STEM careers and to create a greater awareness for studying neuroscience at higher education amongst young individuals. In addition, she is excited to part of the WiNUK community and to work amongst like-minded, empowering women of all different career paths and specialisms.
In her free time, she enjoys baking sweet treats for her family and friends and going on long walks listening to her favourite self-help podcasts.

Abinayah is a third-year PhD student at the University of Cambridge. Her project aims to investigate the role of GABAergic interneuron dysfunction in the Mecp2-knockout model of Rett syndrome. By combining her passion for science, public engagement and gender equality, she created a personal blog where she continues to share her love for neuroscience. Having joined WiNUK, she hopes to create a space for women of all backgrounds to pursue a career in neuroscience.

Rachel is a third year BBSRC-funded PhD student at University of Nottingham. Her project aims to investigate hippocampal activity in cognition and behaviour, using in vivo models. She is a firm believer that science is, and should be, for everyone and hopes to help increase the diversity of people in science. She believes that we need to educate younger people early on about the opportunities that are available to them and encourage them to pursue degrees and careers in neuroscience. She also wants to help improve opportunities for women in neuroscience, particularly increasing the representation of women at the higher end of the ladder. She is passionate about science communication and public engagement, so joining WiNUK as Instagram admin seemed like the perfect fit. She is excited to be working with like-minded neuroscientists to promote equality in neuroscience and to help more women follow careers in neuroscience.

Kimberly is a second year MRC-DTP-funded PhD student at University of Cambridge. Her project aims to use stem-cell derived models to understand the biology of tau spreading and aggregation in diseases. She joined WiNUK to contribute to this fantastic platform to promote and encourage women to empower other women scientists to improve, develop and build connections amongst each other. As an international student, she would also like to use WiNUK to allow other international students studying and working in neuroscience within the UK to meet and discuss any issue that they might face. She hope to do this through the use of the Twitter-sphere and connect like-minded neuroscientists across the UK together.

Emily is a research assistant at The University of Birmingham. Her current work explores diagnosis techniques, sensory processing and language processing in Autism using MEG, OPM and MRI. She has a master's degree from The University of Birmingham where she studied Brain Imaging and Cognitive Neuroscience. She is interested in using neuroimaging techniques to research neurodevelopmental disorders in children. Her current focus is to explore autism spectrum disorder in children using neuroimaging techniques such as MEG, EEG, fMRI and OPM. As a first-generation woman in STEM, she understand the struggles and hardships women may face when entering neuroscience. Emily Joined WiNUK to meet and support other women and show that everyone is welcome in neuroscience, regardless of their background. She hopes to help create a safe space for women to ask questions and encourage the younger generation to pursue an exciting career in neuroscience.

Katherine is a second year BBSRC-funded PhD student at the University of Nottingham. Her research is centred around mitochondrial dysfunction in neurodegenerative and neuropsychiatric diseases. As a neurodiverse student, Katherine is committed to sharing her experiences and raising awareness of neurodiversity, particularly amongst women in science. She is a passionate writer and speaker and is keen to encourage prospective students and future generations to pursue science and challenge the norm. As social media is at the forefront of public engagement, Katherine is excited to be joining the team of driven and like-minded individuals at WiN UK as a Senior Content Creator and to continue her journey to promote inclusivity in science.

Marleigh is a second year BSc Neuroscience student at King's College London. Her main interests within the field are neurodevelopmental disorders such as ADHD and autism. Additionally, she is interested in the intersection between women's health and neuroscience. Outside of her degree, Marleigh is the president of KCL's Womxn in Bioscience society, which aims to help womxn studying bioscience feel heard and included. Marleigh wanted to join WiNUK to contribute to creating a space for like-minding women wanting to advance their careers and engage with the other incredible women in this field! By being a content researcher for WiNUK, Marleigh hopes she can connect to others within this platform to help deliver relevant and thrilling content

Marina is an MBBCh candidate at Alexandria University. She is an author, researcher, and medical writer with a primary focus on epilepsy, as reflected in her two related books. Additionally, she has a strong interest in neurodegenerative diseases and the use of artificial intelligence in this area. Marina aims to become a doctor-entrepreneur, finding both passion and business in writing books. Her goal is to globally raise awareness about neuroscience, emphasizing that knowledge is power in the field of medicine. Marina also loves connecting with people from different cultures and actively seeks research collaborations with individuals worldwide. She is delighted to be a Deputy Content Researcher at WINUK, where she looks forward to contributing to the success of this supportive and empowering platform for women in the neuroscience field worldwide

Peehu recently graduated and holds a MSc in Cognitive Neuroscience from the University of Nottingham. Peehu has worked on several research projects such as using statistical tools to analyse EEG data to investigate visual memory and finding a relationship between post-stroke depression and cognitive impairment. Peehu has a strong interest in data analysis and hopes to use her skills for drug development or to build neuro-technology. As an international student she understands the difficulty in navigating a career in STEM as a woman and wants to help others build a career in neuroscience. Peehu realises the power of social media as a tool to make resources more accessible so she hopes to use her position as a Content Researcher to empower women within the field and inspire upcoming peers.

Neave is a second year BBSRC-funded PhD student at the University of Nottingham. Neave's research is investigating the impact of pre- and post-natal opioid exposure on the development of pain systems. When entering her postgraduate studies, she noticed that there was a limited online presence for PhD students sharing their experiences. Neave is co-creator of the Tiktok channel @nottsneurogals, designed to share and actively promote a healthy work-life balance for PhD students. TikTok and other social media platforms are becoming a powerful tool for reaching a wide audience, in and outside of academia. Neave believes these platforms are essential for increasing exposure of underrepresented groups in science. She is excited to carry out her role as Content Strategist and Video editor to share the realities of life as a woman in neuroscience.

Beth is a recent graduate with a BSc Neuroscience from Cardiff University. During her time at university she took a particular interest in neuropsychological disorders and neuropsychopharmacology with her final year research focussing on the use of NMDA-receptor channel blockers and other psychedelic substances for the treatment of MDD. Fascinated by the intricacies of the brain and its impact on everyday lives, Beth aims to increase awareness of the neuroscience field through her role as a TikTok admin and video editor at WiN UK. Her goal is to inspire women in the field and educate people on how neuroscience can be applied to enrich lives through engaging content.

Cliodhna is a third year BSc Natural Sciences student at the University of York specialising in Neuroscience. Her final year project focuses on developing the Four Mountains Test for early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease, which she hopes to continue researching as a graduate. With further interests in depression and memory, she has always had a love for studying neuroscience and the impact it has on people's lives, which is why she joined WiN UK to spread awareness of its importance! As a female student in a boy's sixth form with limited subject choices, she knows how hard it can be for women to find their path in science and hopes that by creating engaging content as Video Editor more women will feel inspired and valued within the neuroscience field.