Aishwarya Patwardhan

Neuro PhD Candidate @McMasterPNB
Mental Health Advocate • Mentor • Vocalist
@SBUNeurobio (MS) '20 • @buffalostate (BS) '19
🇮🇳🇺🇸🇨🇦 #EDI #WomenInSTEM

[LifeCanvas Technologies @LifeCanvasTech]

What can you discover with one powerful, streamlined pipeline for 3D #SpatialBiology? Researchers in @choekatr's lab @McMasterU used whole-brain labeling, clearing, imaging, & ML-based cell detection to quantify OXT neurons across part of the hypothalamus called the PVN 🧵 (1/3)

[Aishwarya Patwardhan @Ash_Neuro]

So happy to share my newest publication; the second manuscript in my exciting PhD journey!
https://t.co/4BHdmVIu4W

#womeninscience #Neuroscience #oxytocin #phdpaper

[Katrina Choe @choekatr]

Thrilled to share our lab's newest paper 🧠✨ https://t.co/QVxEJJ83aE

In this study we used SHIELD brain clearing and lightsheet imaging to compare oxytocin neurons in two KO mouse models of autism-risk genes: CNTNAP2 and FMR1.

So what did we find?🧵

[Katrina Choe @choekatr]

This work was co-led by 2 superb PhD candidates @Ash_Neuro @peng_siyao and co-authored by Jessica Chen (former undergrad ➡️ tech in the lab)! Special thanks to @yongsookimlab, S.Majilla, @LifeCanvasTech, @MBFBioscience, @javstern @mnlehman @JNE_Editor, and the helpful reviewers!

[Katrina Choe @choekatr]

Jam-packed past few weeks celebrating @katycelina_’s paper acceptance, a new paper submission, hosting @ToruTakumi, and attending #SOBP2025 in Toronto with @Ash_Neuro @peng_siyao and #SONA2025 at @WesternU with (almost) the whole lab crew! 🥳🍾🤩

[Asad Naveed @dr_asadnaveed]

A literature review helps you build on existing knowledge, identify gaps and provide direction for future research.

Here is a list of simple tools you can use for your next literature review project.

Which one is your favorite?

[Emily G. Jacobs 🦋 @emilyjacobs.bsky.social @emilyjacobs]

Thanks for having me, Adam!

[Dr Lisa Nivison-Smith @LNivisonSmith]

Underrated skills in academia

Empathy 🫂
If you can't put yourself in someone's shoes, you'll only ever think of yourself

Consistency 🏃‍♀️
It's not how much you start, its how much you maintain

Authenticity 🎯
If you don't own your mistakes, those around you won't either

[闵娅 (Min Ya | Minya), PhD @0_minyaaa]

One of my hobbies in lab is to create perfectly balanced chaos.

[Aishwarya Patwardhan @Ash_Neuro]

🎓 Exciting News! 🎉

I am beyond thrilled to announce that I passed my PhD quals and I have officially advanced to candidacy! Thank you to everyone who believed in me and stood by my side. I can't wait to continue this journey! 🎓🌱

#WomenInSTEM #PhDmilestones #gradlife

[Natasha Latouf🍉 @nertushka]

Hey that’s mine! :) Shout out to my advisor for presenting my poster - Barbie is superior 🫡💗

[Aishwarya Patwardhan @Ash_Neuro]

@JTFouquier You're definitely not alone in feeling this way. Please DM me if you'd like to exchange stories!

[Aishwarya Patwardhan @Ash_Neuro]

A group of scientist and a mouse walk into a bar...

[Jared W Young 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🏳️‍🌈 @JaredWYoung]

Amazing time at #IBNS2023 thanks @IBNSconnect We held our 3rd #LGBTQIA2S+ social
So proud I've been involved in the first of such socials for @SOBP and @ACNPorg but IBNS is always special!
W @SKently @dr_stan @catechloemine @ComradeDopamine @sofiyahupalo @rachel_navarra_ tag all

[Aishwarya Patwardhan @Ash_Neuro]

Last week, I presented my work at the International Behavioral Neuroscience Society (IBNS) Conference.

What an incredibly rewarding experience it was!

#ibns2023 #ibnsconnect #womeninstem #womeninscience #internationalstudent #research #neuroscience #networking

[Melissa Perreault 🇨🇦 @Dr_Perreault]

I feel this 👇

[Dr. Kat Hubert @cripple_vs_stem]

It's #DisabilityPrideMonth , so that means it's time for some new #labdaptations ! I present the Cap-It Tool. No more closing PCR strip tubes with your thumbs and fingers; let this ergonomic tool do the work for you instead.

[Aishwarya Patwardhan @Ash_Neuro]

Excited to present my work at the International Behavioral Neuroscience Society Annual Meeting!
#IBNSconnect #IBNS2023 #WomenInScience #BehavioralNeuroscience

[Imaging Neuroscience @ImagingNeurosci]

All NeuroImage and NeuroImage:Reports editors have resigned over the high publication fee, and are starting a new non-profit journal

https://t.co/DmnwDKVCK7

This comes with great regret, and a huge amount of thought and discussion- please read announcement to get more details.

[Aishwarya Patwardhan @Ash_Neuro]

Excited to share that I have been awarded the #IBROTravelAward to support my attendance to the 2023 #CANmeeting!