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WiN’s Mission

Empowering students from under-resourced and underserved communities to pursue research and leadership pathways in neuroscience fields, ultimately contributing to advancing scientific innovation and improved health outcomes.

Vision

Building an inclusive scientific community that drives transformative discoveries and breakthroughs that redefine treatment paradigms and health outcomes for neurological, neurodegenerative, and psychiatric conditions.

Neuro Spotlight

WiN partners with organizations to offer paid, summer internships for undergraduate students to work with researchers and their teams to gain knowledge, skills, and practical hands-on experience for understanding neuroscience research while contributing to ongoing research projects.

  • Interns are exposed to fields of neuroscience, neurology, psychology, psychiatry, and speech and communication.
  • A sense of community and valuable networks between peers, community members, primary investigators, research teams, and mentors are established.
  • The internship includes a stipend, allowing interns to dedicate their summer to learning.
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Your Investment at Work

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  • 2026 Women in Neuroscience Impact Assembly & Research Symposium (July 31, 2026; The University of Texas at Austin)
  • 2026 Women in Neuroscience Impact Assembly & Research Symposium (July 31, 2026; The University of Texas at Austin)
  • 2026 Women in Neuroscience Impact Assembly & Research Symposium (July 31, 2026; The University of Texas at Austin)
  • 2026 Women in Neuroscience Impact Assembly & Research Symposium (July 31, 2026; The University of Texas at Austin)
  • 2026 Women in Neuroscience Impact Assembly & Research Symposium (July 31, 2026; The University of Texas at Austin)
  • 2026 Women in Neuroscience Impact Assembly & Research Symposium (July 31, 2026; The University of Texas at Austin)
  • 2026 Women in Neuroscience Impact Assembly & Research Symposium (July 31, 2026; The University of Texas at Austin)
  • 2026 Women in Neuroscience Impact Assembly & Research Symposium (July 31, 2026; The University of Texas at Austin)
  • 2026 Women in Neuroscience Impact Assembly & Research Symposium (July 31, 2026; The University of Texas at Austin)
  • 2026 Women in Neuroscience Impact Assembly & Research Symposium (July 31, 2026; The University of Texas at Austin)
  • 2026 Women in Neuroscience Impact Assembly & Research Symposium (July 31, 2026; The University of Texas at Austin)
  • 2026 Women in Neuroscience Impact Assembly & Research Symposium (July 31, 2026; The University of Texas at Austin)
  • 2026 Women in Neuroscience Impact Assembly & Research Symposium (July 31, 2026; The University of Texas at Austin)
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  • 2026 Women in Neuroscience Impact Assembly & Research Symposium (July 31, 2026; The University of Texas at Austin)
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Featured Alum

Shripriya Rao

Medical Assistant

2026 Graduate from The University of Texas – Austin. Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, minor in Entrepreneurship, and a certificate in Scientific Computation and Data Sciences

WiN has contributed to my journey both personally and professionally, and I am a better person because of it. Personally, I have grown into a more confident speaker and active community member. As a Nudelman Pioneer Scholar, I got to present my research at WiN symposiums to a room full of supporters, professionals, and mentors at the end of every summer. My world view has been enriched by the stories of every summer series speaker, fellow WiNtern, and WiN mentor. Professionally, WiN helped me discover my passion for translational research that prioritizes representation and ensures medicine is equally impactful for all. During my time in WiN, I got to research stroke mortality in marginalized populations and help shape future studies to ensure stroke treatments are effective for all, regardless of demographics. I co-authored a chapter in the “Traumatic Brain Injuries” textbook to publicize the effect of pediatric TBIs on the cerebellum. Additionally, working to assess bladder compliance after spinal cord injuries in mice taught me the skills necessary to dignify research subjects while advancing treatments.

WiN sparked my involvement in non-profits such as Unite for Reproductive and Gender Equity (URGE), in which I have lobbied at the Washington Capitol to expand federal health coverage for immigrant communities and increase protections for health and data privacy. WiN is the reason I am so passionate about advancing medical research, and has informed my desire to become a physician who conducts translational research to improve health outcomes.

I am currently working as a medical assistant in an orthopedic clinic where I have gotten to sit in on many surgeries and learn directly from incredible doctors, PAs, and patients. Outside of that, I freelance as a Mehendi and makeup artist. I volunteer with URGE and Ladies Let’s Talk, which is an initiative to help immigrant women refine their conversational English skills. I plan to attend medical school next year, and will carry the skills and relationships that WiN taught me throughout my medical career.

Shripriya was an intern with Dr. Adrianne Dula and Dr. Linda Noble-Haeusslein. She continued working in the Noble lab after her internship and, during her senior year, completed an independent project replicating one of the studies from Dr. Noble’s lab using infant female mice.

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– 2022 Intern

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Being an Intern

WiN’s mission is to provide under-resourced and underserved undergraduate students with opportunities to gain experience, network, be mentored, explore neuroscience career paths, and contribute to ongoing research projects.

Research/Clinical Host

Research and clinical hosts play a vital role in delivering a thorough and immersive learning experience for interns in both research and clinical environments.

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Mentoring

Mentorship is a key component to increasing knowledge, understanding and confidence in becoming a neuroscience researcher and/or clinician.

Mission Investment

The support of our investors, like you, plays a vital role in the success of our interns, and the health of our communities.

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