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Nicholas Weiler

Nicholas Weiler

Science communicator, storyteller, and communications leader in neuroscience

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Oakland, California
San Francisco
Joined May 2024

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Summary

Nicholas Weiler is a highly accomplished science communicator with a strong background in neuroscience research. He excels at making complex scientific topics accessible to a broad audience, as evidenced by his role as Associate Director for Communications at the Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute at Stanford and his hosting of the "From Our Neurons to Yours" podcast. stanford+2
With a PhD in Neuroscience from Stanford University and a Certificate in Science Communication from UC Santa Cruz, Nicholas possesses a unique blend of deep scientific expertise and practical communication skills. His experience ranges from academic research and writing for prominent science publications like Science Magazine to leading communications for major scientific institutions. stanford+1
Nicholas has a history of leadership in science communication initiatives, including co-founding and leading NeuWrite West, a graduate student group dedicated to improving science communication, and currently serving as President of the Northern California Science Writers' Association. This demonstrates his commitment to fostering effective scientific discourse within and beyond the academic community. neuwritewest+1

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Synaptic molecular imaging in spared and deprived columns of mouse barrel cortex with array tomography

January 1, 2014

Research published in Scientific data, investigating how synaptic connections in neural circuits are affected by experience-dependent plasticity and creating a dataset of high-resolution volumetric images.

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The Open Connectome Project Data Cluster: Scalable Analysis and Vision for High-Throughput Neuroscience

January 1, 2013

Description of a scalable database cluster for spatial analysis and annotation of high-throughput brain imaging data, designed for connectome building using parallel execution of computer vision algorithms.

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Deep molecular diversity of mammalian synapses: why it matters and how to measure it

January 1, 2012

Review article in Nature Reviews Neuroscience exploring the profound functional and molecular diversity within mammalian synapses and its implications for understanding neural circuits.

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Single-Synapse Analysis of a Diverse Synapse Population: Proteomic Imaging Methods and Markers

January 1, 2010

Research published in Neuron focusing on proteomic imaging methods and markers for analyzing the diversity of synapses.

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Top-down laminar organization of the excitatory network in motor cortex

January 1, 2008

Research published in Nature Neuroscience demonstrating the laminar organization of cortical circuits in mouse motor cortex and how descending excitation from upper-layer neurons drives output neurons in lower layers.

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Notes

ATAlex Teichmansaid
NWNicholas Weiler
is one of the most insightful science writers they know with a neuroscience background.

Jul 2, 2025