NeuroChATs

Emory AXON Committee
  • 5.0 (8)
  • LIFE SCIENCES
  • UPDATED MONTHLY

Ever wonder who scientists really are beyond the lab coat? Join Emory Neuroscience PhD students Patlapa Sompolpong and Aranis Muniz Perez as they chAT with researchers from Emory and beyond, exploring the personal stories, passions, and quirks that drive scientific discovery. New episodes come out every month, or well, whenever grad school allows.

Episodes

  1. 2D AGO

    Ep.2: Having the Audacity (featuring Dr. Steven Sloan, MD, PhD)

    Sometimes, life-changing opportunities only find you when you have the audacity to seek them out. This is exactly how Dr. Steven Sloan, Associate Professor and a founding member of Emory's Brain Organoid Hub, got to where he is today. Join Patlapa Sompolpong and Aranis Muniz Perez as they chAT with Dr. Sloan about the start of his research career, his perspectives on mentorship, and the ultimate reason he chose academia over medical residency. ----- Make sure to check out Dr. Sloan's research on his ⁠lab website⁠ and ⁠Google Scholar⁠! And follow the AXON Committee on Instagram for podcast updates and shenanigans!

    32 min

  2. 10/13/2025

    Ep.1: The Changing Landscape of Graduate Education (featuring Dr. John Hepler, PhD)

    From washing dishes in a chemistry lab to being trained by the Nobel Prize winner Dr. Alfred G. Gilman, Dr. John R. Hepler’s path to becoming a well-established scientist in the field of cell signaling is a delightful story filled with pockets of wisdom. Dr. Hepler has served almost as a father figure for graduate students for 16+ years through his prior roles of Director of Graduate Students for the Neuroscience and Pharmacology (MSP) Programs. Join us as we chAT with Dr. Hepler about the landscape of graduate education, both where it stands currently and how it may change in the future.

    28 min
  • 2 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
8 Ratings

About

Ever wonder who scientists really are beyond the lab coat? Join Emory Neuroscience PhD students Patlapa Sompolpong and Aranis Muniz Perez as they chAT with researchers from Emory and beyond, exploring the personal stories, passions, and quirks that drive scientific discovery. New episodes come out every month, or well, whenever grad school allows.

Information

  • Creator
    Emory AXON Committee
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    2
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Emory AXON Committee
  • Show Website
    NeuroChATs