History Spotlight: Maria Mikhailovna Manasseina A pioneer of sleep science who showed sleep is more vital than food- and uncovered key biochemical truths years before they were recognized with a Nobel Prize.

It’s that time of year again when freshers head off to experience uni for the first time. 🏫 Rachel McKeown shares her top tips from settling into your new city to making friends for life! 🩷 Read the full article here: www.womeninneuroscienceuk.org/post/startin... 🔗

A new brain-computer interface technology has allowed an ALS patient to produce speech with pitch, pacing & even a personalised voice, turning thought into expressive speech. 🧠💬 Read our latest research article here:
 🔗 www.womeninneuroscienceuk.org/post/turning... #BCI #Neurotechnology

Reminder of our virtual event happening today!! Sign up here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

September is World Alzheimer’s Month! 💜 Want to learn more about Alzheimer’s? Here are our recommended reads from our blog! 📖 Read the full articles here: www.womeninneuroscienceuk.org/blog/tags/al... Want to learn more about Alzheimer’s? Check out @AlzResearchUK 🧡

🚨 Meet the panel for Networks that Nurture 🚨 We’ll explore mentorship in science: challenges, feedback, belonging & breaking barriers. 🌍 🗓 Thurs 18 Sept | ⏰ 5–6:15 pm BST | 📍 Online 🔗 Register: forms.gle/hbZuxQgs3zMm... 🧵 Panel intro below 👇 (1/2) @winrepo.bsky.social

🧠✨ Women in Neuroscience History: The Pioneers Who Changed Everything Incredible stories of 11 women who revolutionized brain science, often against impossible odds. Meet trailblazers of sleep research, memory science, neuroplasticity, and neurosurgery — from Maria Manasseina to May-Britt Moser 🧠

Creatine powers muscles - but can it also power the brain? 🧠Evidence suggests possible cognitive benefits, but results remain mixed. Who benefits most, and how? Read Emily’s article here: 🔗 www.womeninneuroscienceuk.org/post/creatin... #Neuroscience #Creatine #Cognition

Abstract deadline extended to the 17th September! Submit an abstract here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Alzheimer’s disease affects millions, but nanomedicine may transform treatment. From liposomes to gold nanoparticles, read our latest research blog about delivering therapies directly to the brain 🧠✨ 🔗 www.womeninneuroscienceuk.org/post/alzheim... #Alzheimers #Nanomedicine #DementiaResearch

🚨WiNUK Day 2026 is coming to Birmingham this April!🚨 This year’s theme is neurodiversity🧠🌈 🗓️ Happening during #AutismAwarenessMonth
🗣️ Open call for talks, posters & panels (all genders welcome!)
📅 Deadline: Sun 14 Sept #WiNUKDay2026 #Neurodiversity #WomenInSTEM

The 6th of September is National Read a Book Day! 📚 Check out some of WiNUK’s recommendations. Even more great books can be found in the Review section of our blog at www.womeninneuroscienceuk.org/blog/categor... 🔗 #Books #Reading #BookRecommendations #Neuroscience #WiNUK

💡 Awards that dismantle barriers. Dr. Rebecca Trueman’s WiNUK Award elevated her teaching career and amplified the urgent call for diversity in neuroscience. This isn’t just a celebration. It’s momentum. It’s justice. It’s the future of science. #WiNUK #ScienceEquity #STEMJustice #WiNUKImpact

August is Gastroparesis Awareness Month! 💚 Here’s a quick introduction to what gastroparesis is and who it most affects. WiNUK’s Recommended read: www.womeninneuroscienceuk.org/post/autonom... Reference: gutscharity.org.uk/advice-and-i... @gutscharityuk.bsky.social

✨Support women in neuroscience!✨ Sponsor WiNUK Awards 2025 and gain visibility & impact recognition 👩‍🔬 🌟Sponsorship tiers: Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze 📩 [email protected] #WiNUKAwards2025 #WomenInNeuro #STEM #Inclusion

What are the biggest barriers PhDs/ECRs are facing in doing credible research? The outcomes of a workshop on this topic at #BNA2025 @britishneuro.bsky.social, co-authored with the amazing @rachelga.bsky.social, Tobias Bast & Roni Tibon are available here 😊: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

Nominations are officially closed! Thank you to everyone who nominated, shared, or supported the WiNUK Awards 2025, you helped us spotlight the brilliance across every corner of neuroscience🧠💫 We’re now entering the judging phase — stay tuned for finalist announcements!

✨WiNUK Awards 2024 = 100% positive feedback and 92% found our categories meaningful! 🌍 100+ nominations from 16 UK institutions 🙌 💜 Thank you to all who joined us in celebrating women in neuroscience! 📅 WiNUK Awards 2025: 7th Nov 📝 Nominations close 17th Aug – get yours in! 👩‍🔬💫

🚨 Deadline for nominations extended! 🚨 You have one week to nominate someone doing exceptional neuroscience work! 🧠 Whether they’re in the lab, behind the scenes, or amplifying science through communication—nominate them now before the window closes 👩‍🔬 👨‍🔬

🧠 What does it take to rethink dementia care from the ground up? 👩‍🔬 In our latest Spotlight interview, @becky-pope.bsky.social‬ interviews researcher Coco Newton shares how she’s designing cognitive tests that work in real clinics, for real people.

Ever assumed deafblind people just “adapt” by relying more on touch?👂👁️ The truth is more complicated. Touch isn’t always enhanced. And that might come down to language exposure, not just sensory loss.

⏰ Not long left to nominate! 🌟 To help spread the word, drop us a message for printable flyers for your workplace or templates to copy to your staff / student mailing lists and social media. Every share helps!

🧠 Last year’s WiNUK Awards reminded us that neuroscience is as much about people as it is about discovery. From Prof. Tara Spires-Jones on imposter syndrome to Dr. Coco Newton on redefining scientific success- we saw the power of recognition. (1/3)

7 days. That’s all you’ve got left to shine a light on someone doing exceptional neuroscience work! Nominate them now before the window closes! 📌 Nominations close 10 August 🎯 Final push. Tag, share, submit. 📥 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

👀 Spotted: WiNUK Awards posters across campuses! If you want to see more incredible neuroscientists nominated, help us spread the word. 📬 Message us for a poster to put up in your workplace or department. 🏆 Nominations still open: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... #WiNUK2025 #STEMVisibility

Preclinical science is changing- and about time 🧪 Our latest blog reviews “Navigating the Paradigm Shift of Sex-Inclusive Preclinical Research”, a crucial read on why accounting for sex in lab research isn’t optional- it’s essential. www.womeninneuroscienceuk.org/post/bridgin... #SABV #Science

July 28 | World Hepatitis Day 🌍 Chronic Hepatitis C causes lasting brain effects: cognitive decline, depression, and fatigue, linked to neuroinflammation and direct viral CNS invasion. Women may be more vulnerable but are often overlooked in studies. (1/3)

Neuroscience isn't just about data—it's about people, progress & purpose. Introducing our Outreach & Development Award Categories! Together, these awards celebrate the voices, vision & values that strengthen the neuroscience community. 📝Nominate here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Who gets to shape the autism & ADHD narrative? Ciara Lee challenges overdiagnosis headlines and calls for inclusive language. 🔗 www.womeninneuroscienceuk.org/post/the-age... #Neurodiversity #Autism #ADHD #WomenInSTEM

We’re celebrating trailblazers across 4 key domains of neuroscience. These awards spotlight researchers who’ve driven major advances in their field, shaped future directions & inspired others. 🧾Who inspires you in these fields? Nominate today! 🔗 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

At WiNUK Day 2025, Caitlin Smith highlighted the importance of mentorship and solidarity among women in neuroscience while also acknowledging the real systemic challenges that still exist in the field. There’s strength in sharing experiences, and even more in shaping better ones. #WiNUKDay2025

✨WiNUK Recognition Awards!✨ Do you know an emerging neuroscientist making waves in the field? Whether they’re an inspiring undergrad, a boundary-pushing postgrad, a visionary postdoc, or a rising group leader—now’s the time to nominate them! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... 1/2

🧠 On #WorldBrainDay, let’s talk about the world’s most mysterious organ. From phrenology to neural networks, our metaphors for the brain have shaped science—and misled it. Inspired by The Idea of the Brain by Matthew Cobb, we explore how far we’ve come… and how much we still don’t know. (1/3)

What happens when synaptic pruning, the brain’s key editing process, goes wrong? One consequence could be autism, by leading to a brain that forms connections but struggles to refine them. Interested?

For Schizophrenia Awareness Month: Why don’t we tailor psychiatric treatment by sex? Ratke et al. (2025) tracked cytokine responses in schizophrenia patients over 12 months. 🟣 Women’s immune systems lit up (↑ IL-4, IL-6, TNF-α) 🟦 Men’s didn’t (some markers even ↓) (1/3)

At WiNUK Day 2025, we asked: how do we make neuroscience more inclusive? 🧠 Attendees shared: 🤝 Mentorship matters 🫂 Support systems for caregivers & international students 🗣️ Honest conversations about real-world challenges

✨Less than one month to go for nominations for our WiNUK Awards 2025!✨ Nominate someone who’s inspired you in neuroscience, whether they have led bold research, supported you as a mentor, or helped build a more inclusive space, this is your chance to celebrate them!🧑‍🔬👩‍🔬 (1/2)

📝 New Blog Post for Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month JIA isn’t just about sore knees—it’s a chronic neuro-immune disorder that reshapes childhood. Our latest blog explores: 🧠 The impact on brain development ♀️ Sex differences in disease patterns 📊 Research into digital phenotyping & biomarkers

We’re excited to announce our new partnership with Women in Neuroscience UK, uniting our missions to champion EDI and women’s work in dementia research. This collaboration will strengthen inclusivity across our research community. #AlzheimersResearchUK #WomeninNeuroscienceUK #EDIinResearch

@alzheimersresearchuk.org has been a valued supporter of @womeninneurouk.bsky.social since the beginning. It’s exciting to formalise our collaboration today through WiNUK’s Partnership Programme #WiNUKxARUK 🧡💗

📣 Big partnership news! WiNUK is proud to announce @alzheimersresearchuk.org as our first partner! Over the next year, we’ll work together to promote gender equity in dementia research and support women in neuroscience. Let’s change the future, together👩‍🔬 #WiNUKxARUK #WomenInNeuroscience

🎥 Behind every WiNUK post and project are real women making a real difference. This intro video features three of our incredible volunteers sharing what WiNUK means to them - empowerment, community, and connection in science.

Just over a month left to nominate!👇

Academia isn’t always what it seems. We reviewed the WiNUK Day: Minds Matter event to hear what women in neuroscience really experience: 🧠 Mental health in research ♀️ Gaps in women's health science ⚖️ Daily inequalities 💬 Advice for surviving (and thriving)

Migraine is one of the most disabling conditions worldwide- and it hits women hardest. Our new blog explores how oestrogen, sensory pathways, and life stages like menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause affect migraine in women.

Was lovely to do this interview with @womeninneurouk.bsky.social 🥰 Hopefully some helpful hints on how to get started in #scicomm - the main one... just do it! You are an expert (whether you feel like it or not 😉) so get out there and get talking! #AcademicSky #neuroskyence

🧠 Alzheimer’s affects women far more than men- but most treatments don’t account for how male and female brains differ. Recent research reveals sex-specific drug responses in Alzheimer’s models. What works in male brains may do little for females.

Women in Neuroscience UK is continuously growing and we’d love for you to be part of it! 💜 There are so many ways to get involved, connect, and help to create a meaningful impact in the neuroscience community 🧠🌎 #WomenInNeuro #STEMTogether #ScienceForEveryone #WomenInNeuroscienceUK #Neuroscience

🧠 During Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, we’re highlighting research that challenges assumptions.