Dr. Rebecca Shansky

This episode features Megan’s interview with Alicia who studies how early-life experiences impact cortical circuit assembly and function

This episode features Meenakshi’s interview with Zoe who studies the neural circuits that govern social bonding and social loss, and how variations in these circuits shape emotional outcomes

This episode features Margarida’s interview with Rita who studies the signaling pathways regulating synaptic formation

This episode features Margarida’s interview with Emi who studies the genetic and molecular basis of circadian rhythms and Parkinsons disease

This special episode features Dr. Monique Smith (Assistant Professor, UCSD) discussing faculty job applications with host Dr. Nancy Padilla-Coreano.

This episode features Meenakshi’s interview with Susana who studies mate selection and female sexual behavior

This episode features Nancy’s interview with Christine who studies the neural mechanisms of decision-making

This episode features Margarida’s interview with Emily who studies human neuroscience, arts, and social robotics

This episode features Melissa’s interview with Suelyn who studies studies the cellular and molecular mechansims underlying Alzheimers Disease

This episode features Melissa’s interview with Nicole who studies the neural representations of mood and has recently published a book about new ways we can conduct neuroscience research to better understand mental illness