studies how early-life experiences impact cortical circuit assembly and function
Dr. Zoe Donaldson
studies the neural circuits that govern social bonding and social loss, and how variations in these circuits shape emotional outcomes
Dr. Rita Teodoro
studies the signaling pathways regulating synaptic formation
Dr. Emi Nagoshi
studies the genetic and molecular basis of circadian rhythms and Parkinsons disease
Applying to faculty jobs 101
This episode features Dr. Monique Smith (Assistant Professor, UCSD) discussing faculty job applications with host Dr. Nancy Padilla-Coreano.
Dr. Susana Lima
studies mate selection and female sexual behavior
Dr. Christine Constantinople
studies the neural mechanisms of decision-making
Dr. Emily Cross
studies human neuroscience, arts, and social robotics.
Dr. Suelyn Koerich
studies the cellular and molecular mechansims underlying Alzheimers Disease
Dr. Nicole Rust
studies the neural representations of mood and has recently published a book about new ways we can conduct neuroscience research to better undersand mental illness.
Dr. Emily Jacobs
studies how hormonal fluctuations influence the brain
Dr. Sahba Besharati
studies self-conciousness, emotion and social cognition
Dr. Sarah Heilbronner
uses cutting-edge neuroanatomical and neuroimaging techniques to decipher the wiring diagram of the primate brain
Dr. Melissa Caras
studies the neurophysiological mechanisms of auditory perceptual learning.
Dr. Sasha Fulton
studies cellular mechanisms of peripheral nerve damage repair and regeneration
Didn't get into grad school, what now?
Dr. Maribel Patino, co-Founder of Colors of the Brain, about what to do if you didn’t get into grad school
Dr. Daniela Popa
studies studies the role of the cerebellum in motor and emotional functions.
Dr. Eve Marder
studies the stability and flexibility of neural circuit function
Dr. Stephanie Correa
studies how reproductive hormones regulate development and neural circuits for temperature and energy balance
Dr. Erica Rodriguez
studies how emotions and social interactions influence sensory processing