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World Women in Neuroscience @worldwomenneuro.bsky.social · 2d

#WWNwebinar Alert!
This Oct, in collab with WiNRepo @winrepo.bsky.social, #WorldWomenNeuro will discuss the ongoing underrepresentation of women as invited conference speakers and panelists — and how we can change that.

👉 Oct 23, 6:00 PM CECT (Zoom)

Register: https://shorturl.at/1wExg

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World Women in Neuroscience @worldwomenneuro.bsky.social · 4d

#WorldWomenNeuro is excited to host a Professional Development Workshop, ' Leadership at Every Step of the Journey', at this year’s Society for Neuroscience Annual Meeting in San Diego!

See you at #SfN2025 on Nov 17, 3:00–5:00 PM EST

👉 Learn more: https://shorturl.at/cSJ7R

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World Women in Neuroscience @worldwomenneuro.bsky.social · 7d

For October 2025, the #WWNnewsletter is celebrating neurodiversity in all its forms. From lived experiences to scientific insights, we want to hear your voice — from autism to ADHD, creativity to cognition. #WorldWomenNeuro wants your take!

Deadline: 10 Oct 2025
Submit: https://shorturl.at/dKj7W

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World Women in Neuroscience @worldwomenneuro.bsky.social · 8d

One week to go! Submit your WWN 2026 Global Connectome Proposal before October 15, 2025.

Need guidance? We’ve got you covered. Email us at 📩 [email protected] to request a sample proposal and get started.

IMP - events should be scheduled for 2026.

#WWNGlobalConnectome2026

World Women in Neuroscience @worldwomenneuro.bsky.social · 10d

🌍 Join #WWNGivingCircles – Collaborative Research Network Program! We facilitate joint submissions for larger grants and foster #partnerships internationally.

This year, we are funding 6 great programs through the #WWNGlobalConnectome2025.

Support us: https://worldwomenneuro.org/giving-circles/

World Women in Neuroscience @worldwomenneuro.bsky.social · 14d

Celebrating 15 Years of WWN: Partner Spotlight

We’re inviting our partner orgs to join the #MyWWNJourney campaign—nominate a member to share a 20–30 sec video on their WWN connection & why our mission matters.

Reach out or submit: https://worldwomenneuro.org/wwn-15-year-anniversary/

#WWN15Years

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World Women in Neuroscience @worldwomenneuro.bsky.social · 23d

#WorldWomenNeuro hosted a #WWNMentoringCircle at the Brazilian Society for Neuroscience and Behaviour meeting in São Paulo last week.
With Drs. Edwards, King, Del-Bel & moderator Deborah Suchecki, we tackled an important topic: gender imbalance in neuroscience leadership.

Thank you for joining us!

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World Women in Neuroscience @worldwomenneuro.bsky.social · 25d

#WorldWomenNeuro is excited to host our next Welcome Meet & Greet — a virtual onboarding session designed especially for our newest members.

Whether you’ve just joined or are curious about how to get more involved, this is the perfect way to start your journey with us!

Sept 22, 9am EST (Zoom)

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World Women in Neuroscience @worldwomenneuro.bsky.social · 28d

👏 #WorldWomenNeuro is proud to congratulate our Chair, Dr. Emmeline Edwards, on her appointment as the inaugural Director of Research for the NeuroArts Blueprint Initiative.

Her vision and dedication to mentoring neuroscientists worldwide reflect WWN’s missions!

NeuroArts Blueprint Initiative @neuroartsblueprint.bsky.social · 29d

Honored to welcome Dr. Emmeline Edwards as inaugural Director of Research for the NeuroArts Blueprint Initiative.

She will oversee the NeuroArts Blueprint Global Research Strategy, manage the Renee Fleming Neuroarts Investigator Awards, and guide evidence-based programs.

Welcome, Dr. Edwards!

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World Women in Neuroscience @worldwomenneuro.bsky.social · Sep 9

Just one day to go!
#WorldWomenNeuro is excited to welcome Dr. Judy Illes for our September #WWNwebinar to guide us through a vital conversation at the intersection of neuroscience and ethics — touching on identity, autonomy, responsibility, and equity.

See you tomorrow at 11:00 AM EST 📆

World Women in Neuroscience @worldwomenneuro.bsky.social · Sep 5

#WorldWomenNeuro is thrilled to continue the #WWNwebinar Series with a thought-provoking session on neuroethics with Dr. July Illes, exploring the ethical dimensions that arise as neuroscience continues to evolve.

September 10, 11:00 AM EST

Register here: https://shorturl.at/NHgML

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World Women in Neuroscience @worldwomenneuro.bsky.social · Sep 5

#WorldWomenNeuro is thrilled to continue the #WWNwebinar Series with a thought-provoking session on neuroethics with Dr. July Illes, exploring the ethical dimensions that arise as neuroscience continues to evolve.

September 10, 11:00 AM EST

Register here: https://shorturl.at/NHgML

#WWNevents

World Women in Neuroscience @worldwomenneuro.bsky.social · Sep 2

WWN Call for 2026 Global Connectome Proposals is now open (in-person, hybrid, or virtual)!
In 2025, #WorldWomenNeuro — in partnership with @IBRO — proudly sponsored six impactful events across the globe.

Deadline: October 15, 2025
For more details, scan QR code

#WWNGlobalConnectome2026

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World Women in Neuroscience @worldwomenneuro.bsky.social · Aug 26

🌍 Join #WWNGivingCircles – Conference Travel Program! We provide #travelgrants to attend national and international scientific meetings.

In 2024, we sponsored Dr. Gwladys Temkou Ngoupaye to attend the 17th SONA Conference in Marrakesh.

Support us: https://worldwomenneuro.org/giving-circles/

World Women in Neuroscience @worldwomenneuro.bsky.social · Aug 26

🌍 Join #WWNGivingCircles – Conference Travel Program! We provide #travelgrants to attend national and international scientific meetings.

In 2024, we sponsored Dr. Gwladys Temkou Ngoupaye to attend the 17th SONA Conference in Marrakesh.

Support us: https://worldwomenneuro.org/giving-circles/

World Women in Neuroscience @worldwomenneuro.bsky.social · Aug 22

📢 Call for submissions!

We’re collecting short videos from #WorldWomenNeuro members across the globe to celebrate 15 years of connection, mentorship, and impact.

Submit your #MyWWNJourney video today via this form: https://worldwomenneuro.org/wwn-15-year-anniversary/

#WWN15Years

World Women in Neuroscience @worldwomenneuro.bsky.social · Aug 19

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World Women in Neuroscience @worldwomenneuro.bsky.social · Aug 19

The #WWNwebinar series is back on August 27 at 9:00 AM EST with an inspiring session on neurodiversity.

We’re thrilled to host Dr. Dionna Williams, Associate Professor at Emory University, who brings expertise in immunology, pharmacology, and health disparities.

👉 Don’t miss it — link below

World Women in Neuroscience @worldwomenneuro.bsky.social · Jul 11

After a refreshing summer break, #WorldWomenNeuro is excited to relaunch the #WWNwebinar Series with an inspiring session on neurodiversity with Dr. Dionna Williams, Associate Professor at Emory University.

Date and time: August 27, 9:00 AM EST

To register : https://shorturl.at/Q9P5i

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World Women in Neuroscience @worldwomenneuro.bsky.social · Aug 11

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World Women in Neuroscience @worldwomenneuro.bsky.social · Aug 11

#WorldWomenNeuro, in collaboration with @IBRO, recently co-sponsored our first in-person event in Malaysian with MSN — an inspiring Mentoring Circle on Self-Advocacy led by Drs. Cheah Pike See & Martha I. Dávila-García.
Excited to host more sessions in future to continue these important discussions!

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World Women in Neuroscience @worldwomenneuro.bsky.social · Aug 1

#WorldWomenNeuro is pleased to share the ACNP 2025 Global Scholarship Program for early-career scientists outside the U.S. - to help provide a chance to attend the ACNP Annual Meeting in 2026.

Deadline: August 15, 2025 (5 PM CT)

Apply here: https://acnp.org/annual-meeting/global-scholarship/

World Women in Neuroscience @worldwomenneuro.bsky.social · Jul 29

🌍 Join #WWNGivingCircles – The Community Engagement Program! We fund activities to build #neuroscienceawareness.
In Nov 2024, we sponsored 50 women & 300 attendees at a resilience workshop in India.

Donate and support us: https://worldwomenneuro.org/giving-circles/

World Women in Neuroscience @worldwomenneuro.bsky.social · Jul 25

Want to submit your story for #MyWWNJourney, but not sure how? We've made it easy!

1. Record a 20–30s video in your language
2. Start with: "Hi, I’m [Name]..."
3. Tell us how WWN has shaped your journey
4. Submit here: https://worldwomenneuro.org/wwn-15-year-anniversary/

✅ Done!

#WWN15Years

World Women in Neuroscience @worldwomenneuro.bsky.social · Jul 11

After a refreshing summer break, #WorldWomenNeuro is excited to relaunch the #WWNwebinar Series with an inspiring session on neurodiversity with Dr. Dionna Williams, Associate Professor at Emory University.

Date and time: August 27, 9:00 AM EST

To register : https://shorturl.at/Q9P5i

#WWNevents

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World Women in Neuroscience @worldwomenneuro.bsky.social · Jul 4

Reminder call for July 2025 #WWNnewsletter submissions!
This edition's theme is Sleep Hygiene - we welcome your reflections, research, or creative work (300 words max).

Deadline: 16 July 2025
Link in comments below!

Want to catch up on past editions? Explore the archive: https://shorturl.at/fwLth

World Women in Neuroscience @worldwomenneuro.bsky.social · Jun 27

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