Resources

Communications Biology celebrates Transgender Day of Visibility by highlighting researchers at multiple career stages. In this Q&A, they ask early-career biologists about their own achievements, academic experiences, and how STEM can better support trans researchers.

Authors argue that gender bias is not a single problem but manifests as a collection of distinct issues that impact researchers’ lives. They disentangle these facets and propose concrete solutions that can be adopted by individuals, academic institutions, and society.

Dr. Kafui Dzirasa became a psychiatrist and researcher at Duke University and began to study the links between genes and brain disorders. Then he realized something: "I was studying genes that were specifically related to illness in folks of European ancestry."

Profile of Dr. Antentor "AJ" Hinton who has emerged as one of the premier minority mentors in the biomedical sciences. Through efforts such as his series on inspiring Black scientists in America, he’s exemplified his commitment to uplifting those around him. 

Stories of WiN shares the scientific and personal stories of women neuroscientists with diverse backgrounds, identities, research interests, and at various career stages. From >70 women highlighted thus far, a major theme has emerged: there is not a single archetype of a woman neuroscientist, nor a single path to “success.”