Neuroverse 8. A Podcast by Neuroverse: Tools for Looking into the Brain - How to Make the Most of Your Postdoc
About the episode
In the eighth episode of Tools for Looking into the Brain, created in collaboration with Neuroverse, Clara and Carolina are joined by Dr. Ana Dorrego-Rivas, a neuroscientist and postdoctoral researcher at the Centre for Developmental Neurobiology at King’s College London. Together, they dive into a wide-ranging discussion about electrophysiology methods and the realities of academic life.
Ana shares her research journey so far and what inspired her to focus on the development of the olfactory bulb, particularly the interactions between different subcellular compartments such as axons and dendrites. She also talks about her experience as a postdoc—learning new techniques, applying for fellowships, and actively seeking opportunities for growth.
The conversation covers key differences between PhD and postdoctoral work, the role of publications, and what it takes to transition from postdoc to principal investigator.
About Dr Ana Dorrego-Rivas
Ana Dorrego-Rivas is a neuroscience postdoctoral researcher in Matthew Grubb’s lab at the Centre for Developmental Neurobiology at King’s College London, where she currently studies the developing olfactory bulb in mice and interactions between different subcellular compartments, like axons and dendrites, during development. Previously, she obtained a PhD with Dr Mireille Montcouquiol in Bordeaux where she characterised a new role for planar cell polarity (PCP) proteins in the establishment of neuronal polarity and the development of the axon initial segment. Most recently, Ana was awarded the Wellcome Trust Early Career Award to carry out a project on ‘activity-dependent coordination of axonal and dendritic maturation’.
Ana Dorrego-Rivas, Centre for Developmental Neurobiology at King’s College London
About Carolina and Clara
Carolina and Clara are both neuroscientists and curious about the world and our perception of it. Their love for exploring ideas and bridging connections across various disciplines drew them to the interdisciplinary field of neuroscience. Together, they established Neuroverse as a platform for exploring and sharing ideas within and beyond neuroscience. Their goal is to create content that is accessible and engaging for both scientists and non-scientists alike.
Neuroverse Hosts, Carolina Soares and Clara Lenherr
The podcast series
In collaboration with Neuroverse, this podcast series, "Tools for Looking into the Brain," is dedicated to creating engaging and informative content exploring various techniques used by researchers in neuroscience (with a focus on electrophysiology), as well as general advice on navigating the world or research. Throughout this series, we'll have special guest appearances, offering valuable insights and perspectives from experts in the field.
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