Celebrating Women in Neuroscience
- Published6 Mar 2020
- Author Juliet M. Beverly
- Source BrainFacts/SfN
Rita Levi-Montalcini
The Italian-American neurologist discovered a protein neurons need to grow.
Diane Lipscombe: Investigating Gates and Messengers in the Brain
A passion for puzzles and mystery novels laid the landscape for Diane Lipscombe to apply experiences from childhood hobbies to her neuroscience career. Today, she investigates calcium ion channels, the gate keepers of most of the signals that are essential for our brain and nervous system to function.
Katie Tschida: From Telescopes to Microscopes
The researcher discusses her fascination with the stars and what songbirds can teach us about human language.
Bernice Grafstein: Advancing the Field and the Next Generation
The neuroscientist discusses her pioneering research and her commitment to helping women in science succeed.
History isn’t only about honoring the past or making ready for the future — it’s also about looking at the present. In celebration of Women’s History Month, explore some of the contributions women have made to the field of neuroscience yesterday, today, and tomorrow.
See other profiles of women conducting neuroscience research in everything from bats, to big data, and the BRAIN Initiative.
About the Author
Juliet M. Beverly is the senior editor for BrainFacts. She previously worked at the Embassy of Austria in the Office of Science & Technology as the assistant editor for Bridges, an online magazine covering transatlantic science and technology policy.
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