This episode, Dr. Nadia Rachdaoui continues to share her story. She is the founder of biotechnology company, NutrArgan, and a former faculty member at the Endocrinology Program in the Department of Animal Sciences, Rutgers University. Her story is a story of a true scientist, a story of obstacles and lessons learned along the way— and at the same time, it’s a story of resilience and hope. 

NutrArgan, Biotech company founded by Nadia
https://nutrargan.com

Dr. Rachdaoui's Open Letter
https://sites.google.com/view/mentoring-in-academia/home

NIH Re-entry Supplement Links
https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/pa-18-592.html

https://orwh.od.nih.gov/career-development-education/research-supplements-promote-re-entry-biomedical-and-behavioral

NIH R21 Grant
https://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/r21.htm

NIH Grant Policies
 https://grants.nih.gov/policy/nihgps/index.htm

Useful Blogs/ References -
https://www.brains-explained.com/things-to-know-starting-postdoc-part-1/
https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/impactofsocialsciences/2021/07/12/an-alternative-approach-to-measuring-community-engagement-in-higher-education/
https://neuronline.sfn.org/professional-development/recognizing-and-addressing-power-dynamics-in-science-and-academia
https://today.duke.edu/2020/03/confronting-power-dynamics-academia

Mentoring in Academia: Dr. Nadia Rachdaoui and Her Story (Part II)

In this episode, stories and thoughts are shared from members of the NJACE team: Director Dr. Elizabeth Torres, Assistant to the Director Richa Rai and Program Manager, Jen Schonger. Their stories resonate with a wide range of perspectives, from managing tasks in graduate studies to balancing work and family, amidst physical distancing.

COVID-19 & Its Community Impact (Part 2)

In this episode of Autism Thinks, Hannah speaks with Dr. Antje Ihlefeld about auditory perception. Dr. Ihlefeld, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the New Jersey Institute of Technology, is the director of the Neural Engineering of Speech and Hearing (NESH) lab. From cochlear implants to routine audiological testing, this episode delves into discovering ways to improve the understanding of the auditory system— establishing this central theme: you need your brain to hear.

Lend me your Ears.. and Your Brain!

The NJACE is a network of community members, researchers, and service providers whose mission is to improve autism research and clinical care throughout the state of New Jersey, revamp autism training initiatives across the state, educate society about autism unmet needs, and to make New Jersey a national leader in these endeavors

Mentoring in Academia: Dr. Nadia Rachdaoui and Her Story (Part II)

New Jersey Autism Center of Excellence

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