“Pathways to Enhance Rigor: A Collection of Conversations” is a limited-series podcast featuring neuroscientists discussing ways to better embed rigor into every part of the scientific process, from experimental design to sharing with the publi

Setting the Foundations

Feb 26th, 2021 9m 57s

The Society for Neuroscience’s (SfN’s) Foundations of Rigorous Neuroscience Research (FRN) program aims to inform and empower neuroscientists at all career stages to enhance the rigor and reproducibility of their research. Begin this series wit

Battling Bias in the Pursuit of Objectivity

Feb 26th, 2021 37m 26s

When developing a study, there are many sources of biases that can affect experimentation or interpretation of results. Join Christie Fowler, Olavo Amaral, and Kip Ludwig as they discuss the various considerations neuroscientists must face to c

Dealing with Data

Feb 26th, 2021 43m 28s

Join neuroscientists Letisha Wyatt, Jane Roskams, and Maryann Martone as they delve into the challenges neuroscience has faced regarding data storage, management, and sharing. They discuss the historical transition from analog to digital data,

Creating a Culture of Rigor

Feb 26th, 2021 37m 36s

How can researchers shape modern scientific culture to incentivize more sustainable, rigorous science? Hear from Michael Lehman, Ghazaleh Sadri-Vakili, and Tanita Casci as they cover the critical importance of incentivizing rigorous research to

Rewarding Rigorous Science

Feb 26th, 2021 47m 45s

Although there are many hurdles to enhancing rigor in neuroscience, one fact is clear: implementing rigorous research practices today will enhance the credibility of the field tomorrow. Wrap up this series with Emily Sena, Eric Nestler, and Wal

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The History of Society for Neuroscience: 50th Anniversary

Oct 10th, 2019 1m 5s

A limited series podcast highlighting the stories from the 50-year history of the Society for Neuroscience, the world’s largest organization of scientists and physicians devoted to understanding the brain and nervous system. We’ll discuss the s

How Neuroscience Began: Bernice Grafstein on the Disciplines That Formed a New Field

Oct 10th, 2019 32m 37s

Where would neuroscience be if, rather than sharing scientific knowledge as part of a broader field, disciplines like neurophysiology, neurochemistry, and neuropharmacology still pursued specialized interests? In this episode, Bernice Grafstei

January 1981, Vol. 1, No. 1: Marina Picciotto on the History of JNeurosci

Oct 10th, 2019 35m 1s

In this episode, Marina Picciotto, Charles B.G. Murphy Professor of Psychiatry at Yale University and the editor-in-chief of JNeurosci, notes how the journal has evolved in its nearly 40 years to mirror the changing ways in which research is sh

Going Global (and Digital): Mickey Goldberg on the Expansion of SfN

Oct 10th, 2019 45m 6s

In its 50 years, the Society for Neuroscience has become an international society representing the interests of scientists from diverse backgrounds across the globe. In this episode of History of SfN: 50th Anniversary, Mickey Goldberg, David M

Fire Together, Wire Together: Carla Shatz on Scientific Breakthroughs

Oct 10th, 2019 50m

Highlighting scientific breakthroughs and achievements over the past 50 years, this episode features Carla Shatz, David Starr Jordan Director of Stanford Bio-X, an interdisciplinary biosciences institute, Sapp Family Provostial Professor of Bio

Positioned to Lead: William Martin on Global Advocacy

Oct 10th, 2019 38m 20s

Much of science advocacy is local by nature, but it also has tremendous potential to bring neuroscientists together on a global scale. In this episode, Bill Martin, the president and chief operating officer of Blackthorn Therapeutics, traces t

Both Plastic and Robust: Eve Marder on Annual Meeting Programming

Oct 10th, 2019 36m 43s

“In some ways, SfN as an organization parallels the adult nervous system: It must be both plastic and robust,” writes Eve Marder in her chapter of SfN’s History of Neuroscience in Autobiography, Volume 10. In this episode, Marder, Victor and G

Neuroscience for the People: Nick Spitzer on Education and Outreach

Oct 10th, 2019 46m

SfN’s public-facing website BrainFacts.org serves to educate and inspire site visitors. Since its launch in 2013, it has reflected creative additions including the 3D Brain and been used by scientists and nonscientists across the globe. In thi

Building Community Through Service: Bianca Jones Marlin on Volunteer Leadership

Oct 10th, 2019 36m 28s

When Bianca Jones-Marlin started saying “yes” to service opportunities, she started giving to and building her community. “That's the way that the community grows,” she says, “but also it brings me joy. It makes me happy to know that the work t

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