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Nancy Padilla-Coreano
@drnancypadilla.bsky.social
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Studying the neural basis of social behaviors
https://www.padillacoreanolab.com/
Co-founder of @storiesofwin https://www.storiesofwin.org/
(ella,she,her)
McKnight and Klingenstein Fellow
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Nancy Padilla-Coreano @drnancypadilla.bsky.social · Dec 3
(1/6) We have a new paper out in #eNeuro!

How does the brain’s reward processing change across social contexts? We mapped brain activity (cFos) & found that social context reshapes how reward circuits are coordinated🐭🏆

Read more: www.eneuro.org/content/12/1...
Reposted by Nancy Padilla-Coreano
denisejcai.bsky.social
🤓 So grateful to learn from powerhouses like Erin and @huda-akil.bsky.social during our Stories of WiN panel. We spoke about defining your legacy in science & beyond and a clear theme emerged: do science & lead according to your values.

Listen here: www.storiesofwin.org/profiles/202...
January 9, 2026 at 3:32 PM
Reposted by Nancy Padilla-Coreano
realdiehllab.bsky.social
The Diehl Lab is hiring a full-time Research Asst to be filled asap! We study neural circuits of fear & avoidance during social interactions in rats & are seeking a motivated team player. For more info & to apply -->
careers.k-state.edu/jobs/researc...
Research Assistant - Manhattan, Kansas, United States
About This Role The Psychological Sciences Department is seeking a Full-Time Research Assistant, to help with research for Dr. Maria Diehl. The lab research assistant will help with experimental proje...
careers.k-state.edu
January 8, 2026 at 1:53 PM
Reposted by Nancy Padilla-Coreano
annmclemens.bsky.social
PhD position(s)🚨deadline 20th Jan

1-development of brain & behaviour in the precocial spiny mouse tinyurl.com/yaxhy5y2
2-social behaviour & neurophysiology in a menstruating rodent using AI tinyurl.com/ykv93cts

apply ✍️

@ai4bicdt.bsky.social @sidb-edinburgh.bsky.social @edinunineuro.bsky.social
January 8, 2026 at 5:43 PM
Reposted by Nancy Padilla-Coreano
storiesofwin.bsky.social
We're kicking off 2026 with a special episode! Check out our panel discussion from our in-person event: Defining Your Legacy in Science and Beyond featuring @theerincalipari.bsky.social, @denisejcai.bsky.social & @huda-akil.bsky.social 💜

Listen below:
www.storiesofwin.org/profiles/202...
Defining Your Legacy in Science and Beyond (Panel Discussion) — Stories of WiN
In November, we hosted our first-ever in-person Stories of WiN Symposium in San Diego, just before the annual Society for Neuroscience meeting. The program included a panel discussion on “Defining You...
www.storiesofwin.org
January 1, 2026 at 10:14 PM
Reposted by Nancy Padilla-Coreano
megkirch.bsky.social
There was so much amazing wisdom and inspiration shared at this event - listen for yourself!!
January 2, 2026 at 4:25 AM
drnancypadilla.bsky.social
(1/6) We have a new paper out in #eNeuro!

How does the brain’s reward processing change across social contexts? We mapped brain activity (cFos) & found that social context reshapes how reward circuits are coordinated🐭🏆

Read more: www.eneuro.org/content/12/1...
December 3, 2025 at 8:22 PM
drnancypadilla.bsky.social
This paper truly changed my life!!
December 1, 2025 at 4:37 PM
drnancypadilla.bsky.social
It's PhD application season. If you are applying for a PhD in neuroscience or biomedical field or are mentoring someone who is applying, please check out our @storiesofwin.bsky.social episode with advice! www.storiesofwin.org/profiles/202...
Neuroscience PhD applications — Stories of WiN
Dr. Nancy Padilla-Coreano chats with Dr. Ben Giasson, the director of the neuroscience PhD program at the University of Florida, to demystify the PhD application process.
www.storiesofwin.org
November 21, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Reposted by Nancy Padilla-Coreano
thetransmitter.bsky.social
As @sfn.org kicks off, here is some guidance to help you get the most out of it—plus a request for principal investigators to train students in “soft skills.”

By @drnancypadilla.bsky.social

#SfN25 #neuroskyence

www.thetransmitter.org/craft-and-ca...
Tips to navigate SfN as a trainee
As the mammoth annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience kicks off, here is some guidance to get the most out of it—plus a request for principal investigators to train students in “soft skills.”…
www.thetransmitter.org
November 15, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Reposted by Nancy Padilla-Coreano
storiesofwin.bsky.social
Congrats to the @thetransmitter.bsky.social Rising Stars of Neuroscience, including our own @drnancypadilla.bsky.social and @megkirch.bsky.social! 🌟

www.thetransmitter.org/early-career...
The Transmitter’s Rising Stars of Neuroscience 2025
We recognize the outstanding achievements of 25 neuroscientists who stand to shape the field for years to come.
www.thetransmitter.org
November 15, 2025 at 5:32 PM
drnancypadilla.bsky.social
For those of you headed to #SfN25 If you study social behaviors be sure to check out our posters.

We will be presenting how the brain represents prosocial decisions, how dopamine dynamics relate to social memory, whether respiration relates to social hierarchies, and more!
November 13, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Reposted by Nancy Padilla-Coreano
storiesofwin.bsky.social
Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Stories of WiN Symposium Registration
Stories of Women in Neuroscience (Stories of WiN, https://www.storiesofwin.org) is excited to be hosting its first in-person event! The symposium will include a keynote address, two panel discussions,...
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October 27, 2025 at 1:51 PM
drnancypadilla.bsky.social
If you are headed to San Diego for SfN, do not miss this amazing event at UCSD campus Nov 15 AM. Registration is free and open until Nov 1st.
storiesofwin.bsky.social Stories of WiN @storiesofwin.bsky.social · Oct 27
We're excited to announce the official lineup for our in-person event! 🎉

There's one week left to sign up - registration closes Nov. 1st. You don't want to miss this!

#StoriesOfWiN #SfN #WomenInNeuroscience
October 27, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Reposted by Nancy Padilla-Coreano
meenakshiasokan.bsky.social
So helpful, informative and such a great special episode! Thank you @drnancypadilla.bsky.social and @moeneuro.bsky.social for doing this!!
storiesofwin.bsky.social Stories of WiN @storiesofwin.bsky.social · Oct 21
We've added even more to our Applying to Faculty Jobs 101! Follow the link below to find tips from @drnancypadilla.bsky.social and @moeneuro.bsky.social on everything from where to find job ads, how to advocate for yourself, what goes into a research statement, and more!
storiesofwin.bsky.social Stories of WiN @storiesofwin.bsky.social · Oct 17
Applying for faculty jobs this cycle? Check out our latest special episode! @moeneuro.bsky.social and @drnancypadilla.bsky.social discuss when to apply, important considerations when preparing applications, and more! Listen below!

www.storiesofwin.org/profiles/202...

#AcademicBluesky #NeuroJobs
October 22, 2025 at 4:10 AM
Reposted by Nancy Padilla-Coreano
storiesofwin.bsky.social
We've added even more to our Applying to Faculty Jobs 101! Follow the link below to find tips from @drnancypadilla.bsky.social and @moeneuro.bsky.social on everything from where to find job ads, how to advocate for yourself, what goes into a research statement, and more!
October 21, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Reposted by Nancy Padilla-Coreano
drnancypadilla.bsky.social
Incredible professional development discussion topics from how to navigate the tenure track while staying true to yourself and choosing how to create your legacy.

Join us for a free event prior to SfN at UCSD campus.

Register for details!!
storiesofwin.bsky.social Stories of WiN @storiesofwin.bsky.social · Oct 9
🚨REGISTRATION IS OPEN!🚨

We're so excited to host our first-ever, in-person event! Join us for panel discussions, a keynote address, and the opportunity to meet many amazing women in Neuroscience💜

Please register to attend by November 1st:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

We can't wait!
October 10, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Reposted by Nancy Padilla-Coreano
storiesofwin.bsky.social
Applying for faculty jobs this cycle? Check out our latest special episode! @moeneuro.bsky.social and @drnancypadilla.bsky.social discuss when to apply, important considerations when preparing applications, and more! Listen below!

www.storiesofwin.org/profiles/202...

#AcademicBluesky #NeuroJobs
Applying to faculty jobs 101 — Stories of WiN
This episode features Dr. Monique Smith (Assistant Professor, UCSD) discussing faculty job applications with host Dr. Nancy Padilla-Coreano.
www.storiesofwin.org
October 17, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Reposted by Nancy Padilla-Coreano
drugmonkey.bsky.social
Btw for those interested in figuring out how many NIH study sections are being cancelled, the Federal Register announcements are useful

www.federalregister.gov/documents/se...
Document Search Results for '"national institutes of health" and "study section"'
Search, browse and learn about the Federal Register. Federal Register 2.0 is the unofficial daily publication for rules, proposed rules, and notices of Federal agencies and organizations, as well as e...
www.federalregister.gov
October 20, 2025 at 4:08 PM
drnancypadilla.bsky.social
Please help us share this important episodes with all postdocs that you know who plan to apply for faculty jobs now or later!!
October 18, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Reposted by Nancy Padilla-Coreano
megkirch.bsky.social
Gonna be in San Diego for #sfn25? Come join us for our first ever in-person event for @storiesofwin.bsky.social - registration is now OPEN!! 👇 gonna be a great time for getting inspired and building community (and stay tuned for an exciting lineup of 🤩speakers/panelists)! Help us spread the word!
storiesofwin.bsky.social Stories of WiN @storiesofwin.bsky.social · Oct 9
🚨REGISTRATION IS OPEN!🚨

We're so excited to host our first-ever, in-person event! Join us for panel discussions, a keynote address, and the opportunity to meet many amazing women in Neuroscience💜

Please register to attend by November 1st:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

We can't wait!
October 9, 2025 at 10:21 PM
drnancypadilla.bsky.social
Incredible professional development discussion topics from how to navigate the tenure track while staying true to yourself and choosing how to create your legacy.

Join us for a free event prior to SfN at UCSD campus.

Register for details!!
storiesofwin.bsky.social Stories of WiN @storiesofwin.bsky.social · Oct 9
🚨REGISTRATION IS OPEN!🚨

We're so excited to host our first-ever, in-person event! Join us for panel discussions, a keynote address, and the opportunity to meet many amazing women in Neuroscience💜

Please register to attend by November 1st:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

We can't wait!
October 10, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Reposted by Nancy Padilla-Coreano
sgrella.bsky.social
First lab paper out today! Student authors: Mikayla Cutler and Abhi Thati 🎉🤩

Hippocampus | Neuroscience Journal | Wiley Online Library onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
Drug‐Related Engrams and Their Role in the Persistence and Recurrence of Drug‐Related Behaviors
Memory is a cornerstone of human behavior, and addiction offers a compelling model of its persistence and plasticity. The scope of engram research has rapidly expanded to include addiction-related ph....
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
October 6, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Reposted by Nancy Padilla-Coreano
jasonwilliamsny.bsky.social
Please share with anyone who cares about NSF support for graduate students and take 30 seconds to sign and leave a comment.

The deadline for the 2025 Graduate Research Fellowship Program is about one month away and literally no one can apply. #NSFGRFP

jasonjwilliamsny.github.io/grfp2025/
An Open Letter to U.S. STEM Leadership on the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program
An Open Letter to U.S. STEM Leadership on the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program
jasonjwilliamsny.github.io
September 25, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Reposted by Nancy Padilla-Coreano
storiesofwin.bsky.social
Our next profile is here! Dr. Christine Constantinople studies the neural mechanisms of decision-making. Follow the link below to learn more! 🧠

www.storiesofwin.org/profiles/202...

#StoriesOfWiN #WomenInNeuro
October 1, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Reposted by Nancy Padilla-Coreano
megkirch.bsky.social
Loved @drnancypadilla.bsky.social ‘s interview with a scientist i greatly admire, @constantinoplelab.bsky.social, and had the pleasure of writing her profile!! Especially enjoyed/appreciated the discussion of the ups and downs of the postdoc years *no reason*
storiesofwin.bsky.social Stories of WiN @storiesofwin.bsky.social · Oct 1
Our next profile is here! Dr. Christine Constantinople studies the neural mechanisms of decision-making. Follow the link below to learn more! 🧠

www.storiesofwin.org/profiles/202...

#StoriesOfWiN #WomenInNeuro
October 2, 2025 at 1:12 AM