In this episode neurobiologist Francesca Cirulli, Italy, shares with PhD student Silvia Bruzzone, Denmark, her personal academic journey and her most interesting findings relating early life stress factors to vulnerability to mental disorders. She also tells us about some of her many different side projects, including pet therapy to support children with autism and the ALBA network, a network of brain scientists aiming to promote diversity and equity in neuroscience. Throughout her conversation with Silvia, Francesca gives many valuable advice to early career scientists as well.

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