NINDS Awardees Navigate Diverse Paths to Success
Here we highlight outstanding neuroscientists who have used NINDS programs to become successful researchers in their field. Below, find personal stories of current and former trainees that showcase the benefits of various NINDS programs in the context of scientific careers and get real-world examples of how NINDS programs could help you.
2024 OPEN Spotlights
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![photo of Xilma Ortiz-Gonzalez](/sites/default/files/styles/full_width_small/public/2024-04/photo%20of%20Xilma%20Ortiz-Gonzalez.jpeg?itok=MdlpUtqE)
Dr. Xilma R Ortiz-González, MD, Ph.D.
Embracing the Journey
- NRSA Fellowship for Dual-Doctoral Degree (F30)
- T32 Training Grant
- Neurological Sciences Academic Development Award (K12) [No longer available]
- Independent Research Scientist Development Award (K02)
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Dr. Nathan Anthony Smith, MS, Ph.D.
Mentoring the Next Generation in Neuroscience
Past OPEN Spotlights
![Headshot of Eduardo Candelario Jalil](/sites/default/files/styles/full_width_small/public/2022-04/eduardo_candelario-jalil_small.jpg?itok=4gZ6N-Xn)
![Headshot of Daniel Colon Ramos](/sites/default/files/styles/full_width_small/public/2022-04/daniel_colon-ramos_small.jpg?itok=KkM-3bLx)
![Headshot of Julia Dallman](/sites/default/files/styles/full_width_small/public/2022-04/julia_dallman-small.jpg?itok=SR5b-v6M)
- NINDS Faculty Development Award (K01) [No longer supports re-entry; instead consider Research Supplements to Promote Re-Entry]
![Headshot of Rachel Dreilinger](/sites/default/files/styles/full_width_small/public/2022-04/rachel_dreilinger_1.jpg?itok=Bj83w603)
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Ukpong Eyo, Ph.D.
Surround yourself with a supportive network
- T32 Training Grant
- NINDS K22 Award [No longer available, instead consider the MOSAIC K99/R00 Award]
![photo of Brielle Fergurson](/sites/default/files/styles/full_width_small/public/2022-05/Brielle_Ferguson_0.jpg?itok=45wRu12p)
![Headshot of Michelle Gray](/sites/default/files/styles/full_width_small/public/2022-04/michelle-gray_2.jpg?itok=LtZOOfw_)
- Minority Biomedical Research Support (comprised of the RISE, SCORE, and IMSD programs)
- Maximizing Access to Research Careers (MARC)
- Predoctoral NRSA Fellowship (F31)
- Postdoctoral Institutional Training Grant (T32)
- NINDS Faculty Development Award (K01)
![Headshot of Corey Harwell](/sites/default/files/styles/full_width_small/public/2022-04/corey_harwell_200px.jpg?itok=ITQRXgph)
![Headshot of Franck Kalume](/sites/default/files/styles/full_width_small/public/2022-04/kalume_small.jpg?itok=WPvR7k3d)
![Headshot of Zayd Khaliq](/sites/default/files/styles/full_width_small/public/2022-04/khaliq-small.jpg?itok=A2548ob-)
![Headshot of Naomi Lee](/sites/default/files/styles/full_width_small/public/2022-04/lee%2520-small.jpg?itok=Xqd4RrVB)
![Headshot of Joaquin Lugo](/sites/default/files/styles/full_width_small/public/2022-04/lugo_square.jpg?itok=7a5xSlVT)
![Headshot of Susan Marino](/sites/default/files/styles/full_width_small/public/2022-04/Marino-small.jpg?itok=gqSraKaD)
![Headshot of Cassie Mitchell](/sites/default/files/styles/full_width_small/public/2022-04/cassie_mitchell-small.jpg?itok=vnTWn81N)
![Headshot of Edjah Nduom](/sites/default/files/styles/full_width_small/public/2022-04/Nduom_E%2520small.jpg?itok=iNHYcxSV)
![Headshot of Ketema Paul](/sites/default/files/styles/full_width_small/public/2022-04/ketema_paul_small.jpg?itok=OGI8SNE2)
![Headshot of Azizi Seixas](/sites/default/files/styles/full_width_small/public/2022-04/azizi_seixas_200px.jpg?itok=o_Z3v2Dq)
![Headshot of Alexis Simpkins](/sites/default/files/styles/full_width_small/public/2022-04/alexis_simpkins.jpg?itok=VKRtmjFJ)
![Headshot of Catrina Sims-Robinson](/sites/default/files/styles/full_width_small/public/2022-04/robinson_picture_square.jpg?itok=ks5XbUjf)
![Headshot of Mariana Torrente](/sites/default/files/styles/full_width_small/public/2022-04/Torrente%2520-%2520small.jpg?itok=gfD9ssTv)
![photo of Audrey Winkelsas](/sites/default/files/styles/full_width_small/public/2022-05/Andrey_Winkelsas_0.jpg?itok=T9zzn3p4)
Audrey Winkelsas, DPhil
Serving my community through translational research
- NINDS Intramural Research Program (NIH Oxford-Cambridge Scholars Program)
![Headshot of Tyisha Williams](/sites/default/files/styles/full_width_small/public/2022-04/Tyisha%2520Williams-small.jpg?itok=0a6Aw1-b)
Contact
Michelle Jones-London, Ph.D.
Associate Director, Office of Programs to Enhance Neuroscience Workforce
jonesmiche@ninds.nih.govJenny Kim, Ph.D.
Chief of Staff, Office of Programs to Enhance the Neuroscience Workforce
jenny.kim2@nih.govMarguerite Matthews, Ph.D.
Section Chief, Career Preparation
marguerite.matthews@nih.govLauren Ullrich, Ph.D.
Section Chief, Career Advancement
lauren.ullrich@nih.govJoshua Sanchez, Ph.D.
Health Program Specialist
joshua.sanchez@nih.gov