Nishell received her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Morgan State University. Currently a PhD candidate in the Department of Neurobiology and Anatomy at Drexel University College of Medicine, she is completing her dissertation under the guidance of Ramesh Raghupathi. Her research focuses on investigating the role of microglia in the chronic cellular changes and functional-behavioral deficits that occur following infant traumatic brain injury. Nishell's overarching goal is to explore potential therapeutic approaches that could improve the lives of individuals affected by traumatic injuries to the central nervous system. Outside of her research, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, hiking, and exploring Philadelphia.

In this episode, mentor Claire Sexton and former mentee Naiara Demnitz share their neuroscience mentorship story. They reflect on trust and transparency in their relationship, the importance of including mentees in your network, and how they have adjusted to cultural differences when moving institutions. Listen for an engaging discussion that highlights how mentors can have a lasting impact on research and careers.

Join this interactive session as Tim Spellmandiscusseshis paper, “Choice Behaviors and Prefrontal–Hippocampal Coupling Are Disrupted in a Rat Model of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders”, with JNeurosciEditor-in-Chief Sabine Kastner. Attendees can submit questions at registration and live during the webinar. 

Publication is an important component of a career in research, and early career neuroscientists can benefit from better understanding the processes, policies, and issues surrounding journal publishing.

Organizing a “Nano” is a fantastic opportunity to network and connect with others in your field. Don’t know how to organize a nanosymposium or find others to participate? This webinar will review how to select a topic, identify and recruit others to join the nano, and develop a strong Nano proposal.

Welcome to the PhD Roadmap! Here, you’ll find two types of information: “soft” insights (hard-to-find advice, based on lived experience) and “hard” facts (practical, straightforward information easily found online). Both types of information are equally valuable and deeply interconnected.

College education, including tuition and textbook costs, is simply too expensive. That is why Elizabeth D. Kirby, an associate professor at Ohio State University, and Christine Charvet, an assistant professor at the Auburn College of Veterinary Medicine, are working to make learning neuroscience accessible for all students with the creation of an open access textbook, Introduction to Behavioral Neuroscience. Learn more about the process of creating this new textbook and how to implement it into your own curriculum.

This workshop by Project SHORT (Students for Higher Education Opportunities and Representation in Training) explores how student-led initiatives are fostering a diverse community of researchers in STEM and neuroscience.

In this episode, mentor Randy Nelson, PhD, and former mentee Staci Bilbo, PhD, reflect on their experiences in academia, sharing insights on the importance of passion in science, navigating the ups and downs of research, and the evolving landscape of academic expectations and careers.

Join speakers Catherina Becker, Antonio Salgado, and Michael Fehlings as they discuss groundbreaking advancements in spinal cord injury repair.