Women in Neuroscience UK
@womeninneurouk.bsky.social
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To inspire, connect and advocate for neuroscientists who identify as female ✨
Our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/womeninneuroscienceuk?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=6f7f6abb-c971-4d97-9735-aff51e037bed
To inspire, connect and advocate for neuroscientists who identify as female ✨
Our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/womeninneuroscienceuk?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=6f7f6abb-c971-4d97-9735-aff51e037bed
CW: Discussions of mental health and suicide ⚠️
@Amy Boyack explores the statistics, factors and possible solutions to the leading cause of death of men under 50 in the UK - suicide.
Read the full article here: www.womeninneuroscienceuk.org/post/the-hid...
@Amy Boyack explores the statistics, factors and possible solutions to the leading cause of death of men under 50 in the UK - suicide.
Read the full article here: www.womeninneuroscienceuk.org/post/the-hid...
November 14, 2025 at 8:07 PM
CW: Discussions of mental health and suicide ⚠️
@Amy Boyack explores the statistics, factors and possible solutions to the leading cause of death of men under 50 in the UK - suicide.
Read the full article here: www.womeninneuroscienceuk.org/post/the-hid...
@Amy Boyack explores the statistics, factors and possible solutions to the leading cause of death of men under 50 in the UK - suicide.
Read the full article here: www.womeninneuroscienceuk.org/post/the-hid...
Our latest blog from Ginevra Sperandio explores the neuroscience of flow, when your brain is deeply focused, creative, and at its peak.
With insights from Emily Cook (founder of FOUND) we explore how this state can be trained and used to improve work, learning, and well-being.
With insights from Emily Cook (founder of FOUND) we explore how this state can be trained and used to improve work, learning, and well-being.
November 13, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Our latest blog from Ginevra Sperandio explores the neuroscience of flow, when your brain is deeply focused, creative, and at its peak.
With insights from Emily Cook (founder of FOUND) we explore how this state can be trained and used to improve work, learning, and well-being.
With insights from Emily Cook (founder of FOUND) we explore how this state can be trained and used to improve work, learning, and well-being.
Introducing the experts joining our webinar in partnership with the BPS
Prof. Kirsty Bannister – pain mechanisms
Prof. Katy Vincent – gender differences in pain
Dr. Letizia Pontoriero – clinical management and research
📅 Wednesday, 26 November | 6:30 PM
🔗 Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Prof. Kirsty Bannister – pain mechanisms
Prof. Katy Vincent – gender differences in pain
Dr. Letizia Pontoriero – clinical management and research
📅 Wednesday, 26 November | 6:30 PM
🔗 Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
November 12, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Introducing the experts joining our webinar in partnership with the BPS
Prof. Kirsty Bannister – pain mechanisms
Prof. Katy Vincent – gender differences in pain
Dr. Letizia Pontoriero – clinical management and research
📅 Wednesday, 26 November | 6:30 PM
🔗 Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Prof. Kirsty Bannister – pain mechanisms
Prof. Katy Vincent – gender differences in pain
Dr. Letizia Pontoriero – clinical management and research
📅 Wednesday, 26 November | 6:30 PM
🔗 Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
🌟 Congrats to Dr. Rachel Honeyghan-Williams ( @sciwithrach.bsky.social , @ucl.ac.uk ), winner of the Neuroscience Communicator Award at #WiNUKAwards2025!
Award sponsored by @thetransmitter.bsky.social ter.bsky.social @simonsfoundation.org 💙
Rachel pioneers creative neuroscience communication 🧠
Award sponsored by @thetransmitter.bsky.social ter.bsky.social @simonsfoundation.org 💙
Rachel pioneers creative neuroscience communication 🧠
November 11, 2025 at 10:48 PM
🌟 Congrats to Dr. Rachel Honeyghan-Williams ( @sciwithrach.bsky.social , @ucl.ac.uk ), winner of the Neuroscience Communicator Award at #WiNUKAwards2025!
Award sponsored by @thetransmitter.bsky.social ter.bsky.social @simonsfoundation.org 💙
Rachel pioneers creative neuroscience communication 🧠
Award sponsored by @thetransmitter.bsky.social ter.bsky.social @simonsfoundation.org 💙
Rachel pioneers creative neuroscience communication 🧠
Air pollution doesn’t just harm the lungs - it may also shape the developing brain🤱
Prenatal exposure to fine particles has been linked to altered brain development and higher autism risk; Anaxia explores the science in our latest blog!
🔗 www.womeninneuroscienceuk.org/post/a-breat...
Prenatal exposure to fine particles has been linked to altered brain development and higher autism risk; Anaxia explores the science in our latest blog!
🔗 www.womeninneuroscienceuk.org/post/a-breat...
November 11, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Air pollution doesn’t just harm the lungs - it may also shape the developing brain🤱
Prenatal exposure to fine particles has been linked to altered brain development and higher autism risk; Anaxia explores the science in our latest blog!
🔗 www.womeninneuroscienceuk.org/post/a-breat...
Prenatal exposure to fine particles has been linked to altered brain development and higher autism risk; Anaxia explores the science in our latest blog!
🔗 www.womeninneuroscienceuk.org/post/a-breat...
At WiNUK, we’re on a mission to create a more inclusive, diverse, and supportive environment for women in neuroscience.🧠🔬
📢To help us build collaborations, secure funding, and advance gender equity in neuroscience, we’re recruiting for multiple team roles.
📢To help us build collaborations, secure funding, and advance gender equity in neuroscience, we’re recruiting for multiple team roles.
November 10, 2025 at 10:53 PM
At WiNUK, we’re on a mission to create a more inclusive, diverse, and supportive environment for women in neuroscience.🧠🔬
📢To help us build collaborations, secure funding, and advance gender equity in neuroscience, we’re recruiting for multiple team roles.
📢To help us build collaborations, secure funding, and advance gender equity in neuroscience, we’re recruiting for multiple team roles.
🌟 Congratulations to Professor Ruth Dobson (@qmul.bsky.social & Royal London Hospital) — winner of the Leading Researcher: Sex/Gender in Neuroscience award at the #WiNUKAwards2025!
Award sponsored by @ukdri.ac.uk 💙
Award sponsored by @ukdri.ac.uk 💙
November 7, 2025 at 8:40 PM
🌟 Congratulations to Professor Ruth Dobson (@qmul.bsky.social & Royal London Hospital) — winner of the Leading Researcher: Sex/Gender in Neuroscience award at the #WiNUKAwards2025!
Award sponsored by @ukdri.ac.uk 💙
Award sponsored by @ukdri.ac.uk 💙
🌟 Congratulations to Dr. Kate Baker (University of Cambridge) — winner of the Leading Researcher: Cognition & Neurodevelopment award at the #WiNUKAwards2025!
Known for identifying Baker-Gordon syndrome, Kate's advocacy for rare diseases and outreach make her an inspiring leader in neuroscience💙🧬
Known for identifying Baker-Gordon syndrome, Kate's advocacy for rare diseases and outreach make her an inspiring leader in neuroscience💙🧬
November 7, 2025 at 8:18 PM
🌟 Congratulations to Dr. Kate Baker (University of Cambridge) — winner of the Leading Researcher: Cognition & Neurodevelopment award at the #WiNUKAwards2025!
Known for identifying Baker-Gordon syndrome, Kate's advocacy for rare diseases and outreach make her an inspiring leader in neuroscience💙🧬
Known for identifying Baker-Gordon syndrome, Kate's advocacy for rare diseases and outreach make her an inspiring leader in neuroscience💙🧬
🌟 Congratulations to Professor Valentina Escott-Price (Cardiff University) — winner of the Leading Researcher: Interdisciplinary Neuroscience award at the #WiNUKAwards2025!
Her fusion of maths & genetics has transformed AD research, demonstrating the power of interdisciplinary science 🧮 🧠
Her fusion of maths & genetics has transformed AD research, demonstrating the power of interdisciplinary science 🧮 🧠
November 7, 2025 at 8:16 PM
🌟 Congratulations to Professor Valentina Escott-Price (Cardiff University) — winner of the Leading Researcher: Interdisciplinary Neuroscience award at the #WiNUKAwards2025!
Her fusion of maths & genetics has transformed AD research, demonstrating the power of interdisciplinary science 🧮 🧠
Her fusion of maths & genetics has transformed AD research, demonstrating the power of interdisciplinary science 🧮 🧠
🌟 Congratulations to Dr. Emily Lane-Hill, winner of the Leading Researcher: Neuropathology and Ageing award at the #WiNUKAwards2025!
Emily (@warwick.ac.uk) leads pioneering tau & neurodegeneration research, advancing biomarkers and mentoring globally. Award sponsored by @alzheimersresearchuk.org 💛
Emily (@warwick.ac.uk) leads pioneering tau & neurodegeneration research, advancing biomarkers and mentoring globally. Award sponsored by @alzheimersresearchuk.org 💛
November 7, 2025 at 8:15 PM
🌟 Congratulations to Dr. Emily Lane-Hill, winner of the Leading Researcher: Neuropathology and Ageing award at the #WiNUKAwards2025!
Emily (@warwick.ac.uk) leads pioneering tau & neurodegeneration research, advancing biomarkers and mentoring globally. Award sponsored by @alzheimersresearchuk.org 💛
Emily (@warwick.ac.uk) leads pioneering tau & neurodegeneration research, advancing biomarkers and mentoring globally. Award sponsored by @alzheimersresearchuk.org 💛
🌟 Congratulations to Dr. Anna Andreou (@kingscollegelondon.bsky.social) — winner of the Industry and Innovation award at the #WiNUKAwards2025!
Dr. Andreou has transformed headache care nationwide with her cutting-edge research on botulinum toxin therapies for migraine and facial pain 🧠💡
Dr. Andreou has transformed headache care nationwide with her cutting-edge research on botulinum toxin therapies for migraine and facial pain 🧠💡
November 7, 2025 at 7:04 PM
🌟 Congratulations to Dr. Anna Andreou (@kingscollegelondon.bsky.social) — winner of the Industry and Innovation award at the #WiNUKAwards2025!
Dr. Andreou has transformed headache care nationwide with her cutting-edge research on botulinum toxin therapies for migraine and facial pain 🧠💡
Dr. Andreou has transformed headache care nationwide with her cutting-edge research on botulinum toxin therapies for migraine and facial pain 🧠💡
🌟 Congratulations to Dr. Yolanda Ohene (@manchester.ac.uk) — winner of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion award at the #WiNUKAwards2025!
Dr. Ohene develops imaging tools, champions Black physicists, and advocates for EDI in science. Award sponsored by @wellcometrust.bsky.social 💙
Dr. Ohene develops imaging tools, champions Black physicists, and advocates for EDI in science. Award sponsored by @wellcometrust.bsky.social 💙
November 7, 2025 at 7:03 PM
🌟 Congratulations to Dr. Yolanda Ohene (@manchester.ac.uk) — winner of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion award at the #WiNUKAwards2025!
Dr. Ohene develops imaging tools, champions Black physicists, and advocates for EDI in science. Award sponsored by @wellcometrust.bsky.social 💙
Dr. Ohene develops imaging tools, champions Black physicists, and advocates for EDI in science. Award sponsored by @wellcometrust.bsky.social 💙
🌟 Congratulations to Dr. Helen Nuttall (@lancasteruni.bsky.social) — winner of the Mentorship award at the #WiNUKAwards2025!
Dr. Nuttall conducts hearing research in underserved communities, co-hosting "Drs Confess" podcast. She fosters inclusive mentorship where early-career researchers thrive.
Dr. Nuttall conducts hearing research in underserved communities, co-hosting "Drs Confess" podcast. She fosters inclusive mentorship where early-career researchers thrive.
November 7, 2025 at 7:00 PM
🌟 Congratulations to Dr. Helen Nuttall (@lancasteruni.bsky.social) — winner of the Mentorship award at the #WiNUKAwards2025!
Dr. Nuttall conducts hearing research in underserved communities, co-hosting "Drs Confess" podcast. She fosters inclusive mentorship where early-career researchers thrive.
Dr. Nuttall conducts hearing research in underserved communities, co-hosting "Drs Confess" podcast. She fosters inclusive mentorship where early-career researchers thrive.
⭐ Congratulations to Dishaa Sinha (@ox.ac.uk) — winner of the Research Support award at the #WiNUKAwards2025!
Dishaa led setup of 27 UK research sites for the FAST Brain Health study, managed genetic and actigraphy data collection in the Great Minds cohort and provided community outreach.
Dishaa led setup of 27 UK research sites for the FAST Brain Health study, managed genetic and actigraphy data collection in the Great Minds cohort and provided community outreach.
November 7, 2025 at 6:48 PM
⭐ Congratulations to Dishaa Sinha (@ox.ac.uk) — winner of the Research Support award at the #WiNUKAwards2025!
Dishaa led setup of 27 UK research sites for the FAST Brain Health study, managed genetic and actigraphy data collection in the Great Minds cohort and provided community outreach.
Dishaa led setup of 27 UK research sites for the FAST Brain Health study, managed genetic and actigraphy data collection in the Great Minds cohort and provided community outreach.
🌟 We’re delighted to announce Dr Sage Boettcher (@ox.ac.uk) as the Rising Star: Early Group Leader winner at the #WiNUKAwards2025!
Sage leads the Dynamic Cognition Lab, studying how attention and memory interact to guide behaviour. A dedicated mentor, teacher, and advocate for inclusive science.
Sage leads the Dynamic Cognition Lab, studying how attention and memory interact to guide behaviour. A dedicated mentor, teacher, and advocate for inclusive science.
November 7, 2025 at 6:47 PM
🌟 We’re delighted to announce Dr Sage Boettcher (@ox.ac.uk) as the Rising Star: Early Group Leader winner at the #WiNUKAwards2025!
Sage leads the Dynamic Cognition Lab, studying how attention and memory interact to guide behaviour. A dedicated mentor, teacher, and advocate for inclusive science.
Sage leads the Dynamic Cognition Lab, studying how attention and memory interact to guide behaviour. A dedicated mentor, teacher, and advocate for inclusive science.
🌟 Congratulations to Dr. Hannah Jackson (@uniofnottingham.bsky.social) — winner of the Rising Star: Postdoctoral Researcher award at the #WiNUKAwards2025!
Hannah’s research on childhood brain cancer, leadership in the EV research community, and inspiring outreach work mark her as a rising star 💫
Hannah’s research on childhood brain cancer, leadership in the EV research community, and inspiring outreach work mark her as a rising star 💫
November 7, 2025 at 6:46 PM
🌟 Congratulations to Dr. Hannah Jackson (@uniofnottingham.bsky.social) — winner of the Rising Star: Postdoctoral Researcher award at the #WiNUKAwards2025!
Hannah’s research on childhood brain cancer, leadership in the EV research community, and inspiring outreach work mark her as a rising star 💫
Hannah’s research on childhood brain cancer, leadership in the EV research community, and inspiring outreach work mark her as a rising star 💫
⭐ We’re thrilled to announce Margherita Zenoni (@Cambridge_Uni) as the Rising Star: Postgraduate winner at the #WiNUKAwards2025!
Margherita bridges research, lived experience & public engagement, pioneering OCD studies and amplifying patient voices. A true Rising Star and mental health advocacy 💫
Margherita bridges research, lived experience & public engagement, pioneering OCD studies and amplifying patient voices. A true Rising Star and mental health advocacy 💫
November 7, 2025 at 6:41 PM
⭐ We’re thrilled to announce Margherita Zenoni (@Cambridge_Uni) as the Rising Star: Postgraduate winner at the #WiNUKAwards2025!
Margherita bridges research, lived experience & public engagement, pioneering OCD studies and amplifying patient voices. A true Rising Star and mental health advocacy 💫
Margherita bridges research, lived experience & public engagement, pioneering OCD studies and amplifying patient voices. A true Rising Star and mental health advocacy 💫
🎉 Thrilled to announce Aiman Muhammad (@UniStrathclyde ) as the Rising Star (Undergraduate) winner at the #WiNUKAwards2025!
Aiman’s achievements — from cutting-edge neuroscience research to advocacy in multiple languages — reflect her remarkable potential as a future leader in the field. 🧠 💫
Aiman’s achievements — from cutting-edge neuroscience research to advocacy in multiple languages — reflect her remarkable potential as a future leader in the field. 🧠 💫
November 7, 2025 at 6:40 PM
🎉 Thrilled to announce Aiman Muhammad (@UniStrathclyde ) as the Rising Star (Undergraduate) winner at the #WiNUKAwards2025!
Aiman’s achievements — from cutting-edge neuroscience research to advocacy in multiple languages — reflect her remarkable potential as a future leader in the field. 🧠 💫
Aiman’s achievements — from cutting-edge neuroscience research to advocacy in multiple languages — reflect her remarkable potential as a future leader in the field. 🧠 💫
📅 Save the Date!
In partnership with the British Pain Society (BPS), we’re hosting “Women in Pain”, a webinar exploring how gender shapes pain research, neuroscience, and clinical care.
🕡 Wed 26 Nov | 6:30 PM
🎙️ Featuring Prof. Kirsty Bannister, Prof. Katy Vincent & Dr. Letizia Pontoriero
In partnership with the British Pain Society (BPS), we’re hosting “Women in Pain”, a webinar exploring how gender shapes pain research, neuroscience, and clinical care.
🕡 Wed 26 Nov | 6:30 PM
🎙️ Featuring Prof. Kirsty Bannister, Prof. Katy Vincent & Dr. Letizia Pontoriero
November 6, 2025 at 8:15 PM
📅 Save the Date!
In partnership with the British Pain Society (BPS), we’re hosting “Women in Pain”, a webinar exploring how gender shapes pain research, neuroscience, and clinical care.
🕡 Wed 26 Nov | 6:30 PM
🎙️ Featuring Prof. Kirsty Bannister, Prof. Katy Vincent & Dr. Letizia Pontoriero
In partnership with the British Pain Society (BPS), we’re hosting “Women in Pain”, a webinar exploring how gender shapes pain research, neuroscience, and clinical care.
🕡 Wed 26 Nov | 6:30 PM
🎙️ Featuring Prof. Kirsty Bannister, Prof. Katy Vincent & Dr. Letizia Pontoriero
Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women — yet diagnosis takes an average of 8 years.
In Her Discussions, Sophie Richards joins Dr. Faye Bate to share her story — one that echoes countless women who’ve been told their pain is “normal.”
In Her Discussions, Sophie Richards joins Dr. Faye Bate to share her story — one that echoes countless women who’ve been told their pain is “normal.”
November 3, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women — yet diagnosis takes an average of 8 years.
In Her Discussions, Sophie Richards joins Dr. Faye Bate to share her story — one that echoes countless women who’ve been told their pain is “normal.”
In Her Discussions, Sophie Richards joins Dr. Faye Bate to share her story — one that echoes countless women who’ve been told their pain is “normal.”
Highlights from the UK Stem Cell Network – Inaugural Meeting @manchester.ac.uk blog post from @aarushivaidya.bsky.social. She enjoyed presenting her poster and learning from the inspirational talks. @grocottlab.bsky.social @lscn.bsky.social #UKSCN2025 #StemCellResearch #iPSC
November 2, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Highlights from the UK Stem Cell Network – Inaugural Meeting @manchester.ac.uk blog post from @aarushivaidya.bsky.social. She enjoyed presenting her poster and learning from the inspirational talks. @grocottlab.bsky.social @lscn.bsky.social #UKSCN2025 #StemCellResearch #iPSC
South Asian girls are often taught to follow what’s “proven.” But what if we helped them explore what’s possible instead? 🌟
Riya Verma shares her story of moving from the expected path of Medicine to Neuroscience — a field that sparked her true passion.
Riya Verma shares her story of moving from the expected path of Medicine to Neuroscience — a field that sparked her true passion.
November 2, 2025 at 6:37 PM
South Asian girls are often taught to follow what’s “proven.” But what if we helped them explore what’s possible instead? 🌟
Riya Verma shares her story of moving from the expected path of Medicine to Neuroscience — a field that sparked her true passion.
Riya Verma shares her story of moving from the expected path of Medicine to Neuroscience — a field that sparked her true passion.
Manuela Serra’s 1921 paper on glial cells changed neuroscience- yet she was a lab technician with no degree. Cajal recognised her as an equal among his students, proving brilliance can come from anywhere.
#WomenInScience #NeuroHistory #STEM
#WomenInScience #NeuroHistory #STEM
November 2, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Manuela Serra’s 1921 paper on glial cells changed neuroscience- yet she was a lab technician with no degree. Cajal recognised her as an equal among his students, proving brilliance can come from anywhere.
#WomenInScience #NeuroHistory #STEM
#WomenInScience #NeuroHistory #STEM
October was ADHD Awareness Month! 🧡
Want to learn more about ADHD? Check out our blogs here: www.womeninneuroscienceuk.org/blog/tags/adhd 🔗
#ADHD #Neurodiversity #Neuroscience #WomenInSTEM #WiNUK
Want to learn more about ADHD? Check out our blogs here: www.womeninneuroscienceuk.org/blog/tags/adhd 🔗
#ADHD #Neurodiversity #Neuroscience #WomenInSTEM #WiNUK
November 1, 2025 at 3:21 PM
October was ADHD Awareness Month! 🧡
Want to learn more about ADHD? Check out our blogs here: www.womeninneuroscienceuk.org/blog/tags/adhd 🔗
#ADHD #Neurodiversity #Neuroscience #WomenInSTEM #WiNUK
Want to learn more about ADHD? Check out our blogs here: www.womeninneuroscienceuk.org/blog/tags/adhd 🔗
#ADHD #Neurodiversity #Neuroscience #WomenInSTEM #WiNUK
✨ The WiNUK Awards 2025 are here! ✨
Celebrate the women & allies shaping the future of neuroscience
🎟️ Tickets go live tomorrow at midday: www.womeninneuroscienceuk.org/winuk-awards...
Can’t make it in person? Virtual attendance options are also available, so you can join us from wherever you are!🌍
Celebrate the women & allies shaping the future of neuroscience
🎟️ Tickets go live tomorrow at midday: www.womeninneuroscienceuk.org/winuk-awards...
Can’t make it in person? Virtual attendance options are also available, so you can join us from wherever you are!🌍
October 30, 2025 at 7:40 PM
✨ The WiNUK Awards 2025 are here! ✨
Celebrate the women & allies shaping the future of neuroscience
🎟️ Tickets go live tomorrow at midday: www.womeninneuroscienceuk.org/winuk-awards...
Can’t make it in person? Virtual attendance options are also available, so you can join us from wherever you are!🌍
Celebrate the women & allies shaping the future of neuroscience
🎟️ Tickets go live tomorrow at midday: www.womeninneuroscienceuk.org/winuk-awards...
Can’t make it in person? Virtual attendance options are also available, so you can join us from wherever you are!🌍