Neuroverse 5. A Podcast by Neuroverse: Tools for Looking into the Brain: Roads to Research & Overcoming Challenges in Science
About the episode
Roads to Research & Overcoming Challenges in Science is the fifth episode of the mini-series "Tools for Looking into the Brain." In this episode, Carolina and Clara are joined by two postdoctoral fellows, Ashlan Reid and Maris Sosa, to discuss their research journeys, from undergraduate to postdoctoral experiences. They discuss the challenges they have faced, and share advice on how to stay motivated and inquisitive in academia in the face of technical or personal hurdles.
Together, Ashlan and Mari share not only the lessons they've learnt through their extensive research experience, but also the variety of tools that they've used in their research, including two-photon calcium imaging and voltage sensitive dyes. This episode is the first of a two-part conversation, so stay tuned to listen to part two soon!
About Ashlan and Mari
Ashlan Reid is currently a postdoctoral fellow in Tony Zador's lab at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, which focuses on understanding the neural circuits in sensory systems, where she researches the development of cortical connections in the auditory cortex.
Mari Sosa is currently a postdoctoral fellow in Lisa Giacomo's lab at Stanford University, which focuses on untangling the neural circuitry that encodes spatial information, where she studies mechanisms of learning in the hippocampus.
Ashlan Reid (L) from Cold Spring Harbor and Mari Sosa (R) from Stanford University
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, multiphoton imaging, and optogenetics. Throughout this series, we'll have special guest appearances, offering valuable insights and perspectives from experts in the field.
The hosts
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 and Clara
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