Episode 006: Nicole Amberg (PhD) is a neuroscientist and a postdoc in the group of Prof. Simon Hippenmeyer at IST Austria. She is investigating the role of epigenetics regulation in neural stem cells lineage progression in the developing cortex.

We discuss which activities are important when you pursue a leadership position in academia. Nicole talks about her altruistic drive and how her initiatives aim to create a better place for others. She also reveals her reasons for not becoming a vet and for continuing her career in Vienna. We also cover mentorship, challenges of becoming accepted as knowledgeable scientist when switching fields and gender stereotypes within the society‘s mindset. Enjoy!