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Megan Kirchgessner, PhD
@megkirch.bsky.social
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neuroscience postdoc in NYC (Froemke lab @ NYUMed). audition👂2P imaging 🔬and developmental systems neuroscience 👶. Stories of WiN co-founder/co-director, marathon runner, foodie, IPA lover, and overly enthusiastic dog mom
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thetransmitter.bsky.social
In @thetransmitter.bsky.social’s Rising Stars of Neuroscience 2025, we recognize 25 early-career researchers who have made outstanding scientific contributions and demonstrated a commitment to mentoring and community-building in neuroscience.

#neuroskyence #StateOfNeuroscience

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November 24, 2025 at 2:50 PM
megkirch.bsky.social
I’m very honored to be recognized by @thetransmitter.bsky.social as a Rising Star of Neuroscience!! If you’re at SfN, come learn more about my work on developmental plasticity of the auditory cortex with longitudinal 2P imaging thru postnatal development - I’m at O15 this (Monday) morning!!
November 17, 2025 at 3:28 PM
megkirch.bsky.social
Thanks to everyone who came out and to our amazing speakers who made this such a memorable event ✨
storiesofwin.bsky.social Stories of WiN @storiesofwin.bsky.social · 10d
Thank you to all who joined us for our first in-person event! 💜 We hope you left feeling inspired and empowered!

#WomenInNeuroscience #StoriesOfWiN #SFN2025
November 16, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Reposted by Megan Kirchgessner, PhD
storiesofwin.bsky.social
Our latest profile is here! Dr. Rita Teodoro studies the signaling pathways regulating synaptic formation. Listen and learn more at the link below:

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

#StoriesOfWiN #WomenInNeuroscience
November 12, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Reposted by Megan Kirchgessner, PhD
goldenneurons.bsky.social
Thrilled to share our new paper, out now in @natneuro.nature.com, uncovering how estradiol, the most potent estrogen, modulates reinforcement learning and reward prediction errors across biological levels. www.nature.com/articles/s41...

#blueprint 1/7
Estrogen modulates reward prediction errors and reinforcement learning - Nature Neuroscience
Dopamine encoding of reward prediction errors naturally fluctuates over females’ reproductive cycles with estrogenic signaling due to reduced expression of dopamine reuptake proteins.
www.nature.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Reposted by Megan Kirchgessner, PhD
marisosa.bsky.social
The Sosa Lab is going to #SfN25 and actively recruiting ✨postdocs✨ with systems neuroscience experience! We study both fundamental memory processes and how memory changes during pregnancy and postpartum.

If you are interested in meeting at SfN, please email me! www.sosaneurolab.com/join/postdoc...
Sosa Lab - Postdoctoral Researchers
We are seeking postdocs to start in 2026!
www.sosaneurolab.com
November 7, 2025 at 10:53 PM
megkirch.bsky.social
Today is the last day to register!! Join us in San Diego if you can!!
storiesofwin.bsky.social Stories of WiN @storiesofwin.bsky.social · 25d
Tomorrow is the last day to register for our in-person event!

Join us, and our incredible lineup of speakers, on the UCSD campus Nov 15 from 9am-1pm. Registration is free!

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
November 1, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Reposted by Megan Kirchgessner, PhD
storiesofwin.bsky.social
Tomorrow is the last day to register for our in-person event!

Join us, and our incredible lineup of speakers, on the UCSD campus Nov 15 from 9am-1pm. Registration is free!

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
October 31, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Reposted by Megan Kirchgessner, PhD
storiesofwin.bsky.social
Our next profile is live! Dr. Emi Nagoshi studies the genetic and molecular basis of circadian rhythms and Parkinsons disease. Follow the link below to listen and learn more!

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

#StoriesOfWiN #WomenInNeuroscience
October 29, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Reposted by Megan Kirchgessner, PhD
eintzandt.bsky.social
Super excited to share the first part of my thesis work!

Perhaps how you might be able to both recognize someone’s voice *and* understand what they’re saying, we find that both social identity and vocalization category can be decoded from gerbil auditory cortex activity👂🧠

tinyurl.com/4fba6wk4
October 27, 2025 at 10:03 PM
megkirch.bsky.social
We’re so psyched for this - check out our amazing lineup of speakers!!! Spots are going fast - register today!!! 👇
storiesofwin.bsky.social Stories of WiN @storiesofwin.bsky.social · 29d
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 5:15 PM
Reposted by Megan Kirchgessner, PhD
moeneuro.bsky.social
We talk about types of jobs, how and when to apply and also how to create your brand ✨
October 17, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Reposted by Megan Kirchgessner, PhD
storiesofwin.bsky.social
Our latest profile is here! Dr. Susana Lima studies mate selection and female sexual behavior. Follow the link below to learn more!

#StoriesOfWiN #WomenInNeuroscience

www.storiesofwin.org/profiles/202...
Dr. Susana Lima — Stories of WiN
studies mate selection and female sexual behavior
www.storiesofwin.org
October 16, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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
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
Reposted by Megan Kirchgessner, PhD
drnancypadilla.bsky.social
The NSF GRFP is an amazing opportunity for students in the first two years of a PhD or those applying to a PhD right now.

Below, check out our special episode with advice for both applicants and those who write letters of support!! 🧐

Please help us spread the word 📢
September 20, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Reposted by Megan Kirchgessner, PhD
storiesofwin.bsky.social
Our next profile is here! Dr. Emily Cross (@escross.bsky.social) studies human neuroscience, arts, and social robotics. Follow the link below to learn more!

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

#StoriesOfWiN #WomenInNeuroscience
September 17, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Reposted by Megan Kirchgessner, PhD
oyiz.bsky.social
Excited to share our latest paper - now out in @science.org - we showed how oxytocin modulates maternally-directed behavior in young mice (P15).
September 12, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Reposted by Megan Kirchgessner, PhD
storiesofwin.bsky.social
Our latest profile is here! Dr. Suelyn Koerich studies the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying Alzheimers Disease. Learn more at the link below!

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

#StoriesOfWiN #WomenInNeuroscience
September 4, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Reposted by Megan Kirchgessner, PhD
nicolecrust.bsky.social
Reflecting on my journey with @mfranch.bsky.social, from how I chose my mentors and topics (excitement!), what inspired me to write a book (befuddlement) & then shift to mood research (opportunity). Also: how I interpret my own emotions (lean in). Thanks for having me, @storiesofwin.bsky.social!
storiesofwin.bsky.social Stories of WiN @storiesofwin.bsky.social · Aug 22
Our latest profile is here! Dr. Nicole Rust (@nicolecrust.bsky.social) studies the neural representations of mood & has recently published a book about new ways we can conduct neuroscience research to better undersand mental illness. Learn more below:

www.storiesofwin.org/profiles/202...
Dr. Nicole Rust — Stories of WiN
studies the neural representations of mood and has recently published a book about new ways we can conduct neuroscience research to better undersand mental illness.
www.storiesofwin.org
August 22, 2025 at 1:28 PM
megkirch.bsky.social
Thanks to Nicole for the highlight!! 🥹 this has been such a rewarding a labor of love for the last 6 (!!) years with @cprofaci.bsky.social and @drnancypadilla.bsky.social and our whole team of amazing volunteers!!! Always grateful to hear that it’s reaching a wider audience and having some impact ❤️
nicolecrust.bsky.social Nicole Rust @nicolecrust.bsky.social · Aug 17
Let’s talk @storiesofwin.bsky.social. I’m flattered to be among their profiles (coming soon) & I want to elevate the team behind this terrific effort. /1

www.storiesofwin.org
Stories of WiN
www.storiesofwin.org
August 17, 2025 at 4:07 PM
megkirch.bsky.social
Prospective grads and postdocs interested in auditory-guided behaviors should join @njaudette.bsky.social ‘s lab!! Check him out!
njaudette.bsky.social Nick Audette (He/His) @njaudette.bsky.social · Aug 1
The lab is growing! Our team is seeking talented scientists to study flexible sensory processing. We design freely-moving and head-fixed acoustic behaviors alongside acute and wireless neural recordings. PD and grad roles available

Please help spread the word 🙏🧠🎵🐭

neurojobs.sfn.org/job/38911/po...
Postdoctoral Neuroscience Researcher - Storrs Mansfield, Connecticut job with Audette Lab, University of Connecticut | 38911
Fully funded postdoctoral research position studying context-dependent sensory processing in the mouse motor and auditory thalamus and cortex.
neurojobs.sfn.org
August 10, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Reposted by Megan Kirchgessner, PhD
meenakshiasokan.bsky.social
Excited to share this profile + interview with Dr. Emily Jacobs! Amazing work on human precision brain imaging across hormonal fluctuations, and such an inspiring story! I had such a great time interviewing her!
storiesofwin.bsky.social Stories of WiN @storiesofwin.bsky.social · Aug 6
Our latest profile just dropped! Dr. Emily Jacobs (‪@emilyjacobs.bsky.social‬) studies how hormonal fluctuations influence the brain. Follow the link below to listen to the full interview!

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

#WomenInNeuroscience #StoriesOfWiN
Dr. Emily Jacobs — Stories of WiN
studies how hormonal fluctuations influence the brain
www.storiesofwin.org
August 6, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Reposted by Megan Kirchgessner, PhD
melcooperphd.bsky.social
Now on bioRxiv! Astrocytes in one brain region (cyan) communicate in expansive networks (magenta). Through tool development, tissue clearing, and many hours on our @zeiss-microscopy.bsky.social Z1, we now know these networks are repeatable across mice, plastic, and specific.
doi.org/10.1101/2025...
July 22, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Reposted by Megan Kirchgessner, PhD
cprofaci.bsky.social
We at @storiesofwin.bsky.social have dreamt of hosting an in-person event for years… and it’s finally happening!!!! 🧠💕

Fill out the interest form even if you won’t be in SD for SfN—we’re gauging interest in a virtual option too!
storiesofwin.bsky.social Stories of WiN @storiesofwin.bsky.social · Jul 29
✨EXCITING NEWS!✨We're hosting our first ever, in-person event! Join us immediately before #SFN for a keynote, panel discussions, networking & more! Interested in attending? Fill out the form below:

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Nov 15 | 9am-1pm | Tata Hall at UCSD
Help us spread the word!
July 29, 2025 at 2:03 AM