Neural Pathways: Where Your Neuroscience Degree Can Take You

Thank you to all our guests who shared their story with us for season one of Neural Pathways. We had the chance to hear ten very different perspectives from neuroscience alumni about the diverse experiences that led them to their respective careers. Listen for valuable advice, reassuring anecdotes and some inspiration for what to do after your graduate studies. Visit the Neural Pathways webpage for more information: https://www.mcgill.ca/hbhl/training/neural-pathways-podcast Music: Awaken by Osaze

Our final interview for Season 1 of Neural Pathways is with Dr. Emily Coffey, Assistant Professor of Psychology at Concordia University. Emily describes the unique journey (including working with astronauts!) that led her to discover her passion for studying human behaviour and gives helpful guidance to trainees interested in being a professor. Visit the Neural Pathways webpage for more information: https://www.mcgill.ca/hbhl/training/neural-pathways-podcast Music: Awaken by Osaze

This week's guest is Dr. David Mendes da Silva, who is the producer and host of his own podcast PapaPhD, alongside his career as a Medical Translator. Similarly to Neural Pathways, PapaPhD is aimed at showcasing the stories and careers of individuals who have completed graduate school. Listen as he describes his own journey transitioning from his PhD to his career, explains what inspired him to start a podcast, and shares valuable advice that he has learned from the guests on his show. Visit the Neural Pathways webpage for more information: https://www.mcgill.ca/hbhl/training/neural-pathways-podcast To learn more about PapaPhD: https://papaphd.com Music: Awaken by Osaze

This week on Neural Pathways, we are joined by Dr. Marouane Ouhnana, who is the first of his role as a Research Analyst & Scientific Liaison at Moment Factory. Marouane describes what it's like integrating science and multimedia, talks about the importance of understanding different viewpoints when working with others, and gives valuable advice on how to approach a job-search. Visit the Neural Pathways webpage for more information: https://www.mcgill.ca/hbhl/training/neural-pathways-podcast Music: Awaken by Osaze

On Episode 7 of Neural Pathways we're joined by Dr. Halleh Ghaderi, who is a Senior System Software Engineer – Integration Lead at Verb Surgical. Halleh describes her experience completing an internship during her PhD and how it led to her transition from academia to industry, and outlines the importance of noticing the changes in industry trends for the evolution of your career. Visit the Neural Pathways Webpage for more information: https://www.mcgill.ca/hbhl/training/neural-pathways-podcast Music: Awaken by Osaze

This week on Neural Pathways, we had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Samantha Yammine (aka Science Sam) to tell us about what inspired her to begin sharing her research on social media during her PhD and move on to establish Science Sam Media, becoming a renowned science content creator. Samantha expresses the importance of science communication, explains how she built her social media platforms, and gives advice on how to network in graduate school. Visit the Neural Pathways webpage for more resources: https://www.mcgill.ca/hbhl/training/neural-pathways-podcast Science Sam Media: https://www.samanthayammine.com Music: Awaken by Osaze

On this week's episode of Neural Pathways, Matthew Satterthwaite describes how his background in neuroscience is beneficial to his role as an associate at PwC Canada, a management consulting firm. Matthew provides excellent advice for science students interested in pursuing a business career, explains the most important skills he developed as a trainee, and emphasizes the value in taking everything as a learning opportunity. Visit the Neural Pathways Webpage for more information: https://www.mcgill.ca/hbhl/training/neural-pathways-podcast Music: Awaken by Osaze

On Episode 4 of Neural Pathways, Emily Anne Opala speaks of her transition from finishing her Master's to her career as a Substance Use Counsellor and Case Manager at The Jean Tweed Centre. She explains what inspired her leave to academia and pursue this course, and expresses the importance of extracurriculars and volunteer work. Visit the Neural Pathways webpage for more information: https://www.mcgill.ca/hbhl/training/neural-pathways-podcast Music: Awaken by Osaze

Episode 3 of Neural Pathways features Dr. Benjamin De Leener and the route he took to become an Assistant Professor of Computer and Software Engineering, and co-found his company, Chrysalabs. Benjamin describes his experiences as a graduate student at Polytechnique Montreal and his time doing his post-doc at McGill University, explains how he discovered that he loves research, and suggests that everyone should "ventilate" their brain every once in a while. Visit the Neural Pathways webpage for more information: https://www.mcgill.ca/hbhl/training/neural-pathways-podcast Music: Awaken by Osaze

This week's episode of Neural Pathways features Xu Fei, who tells us about what led him to his position as an Outreach Scientist at Code Ocean. Xu talks of his experiences as a graduate student learning how to code, the benefits of working at a start-up, and gives helpful tips for current students building their skills. Visit the Neural Pathways webpage for more information: https://www.mcgill.ca/hbhl/training/neural-pathways-podcast Music: Awaken by Osaze

On Episode 1 of the Neural Pathways podcast, we talk to Dr. Jean Mary Zarate, Senior Editor at Nature Neuroscience, about the path she took to her current position. Jean tells us about her transition from her Master's to her PhD and beyond, advises on how to build connections, and encourages trainees to trust in their skills and make the most of their experiences. Visit the Neural Pathways webpage for more information: https://www.mcgill.ca/hbhl/training/neural-pathways-podcast Music: Awaken by Osaze

Welcome to Neural Pathways: Where Your Neuroscience Degree Can Take You, a podcast series presented by Healthy Brains, Healthy Lives at McGill University. Join in as host Rana Ghafouri, a current McGill neuroscience Master's student, sits down with neuroscience alumni to learn about the diverse career paths after graduate studies in neuroscience. Music: Awaken by Osaze