Neuroscience Student Organization (NSO)

Officers

President

Jacqueline Stotler

Experimental Psychology
Mentor: Teresa Wilcox, Ph.D.
Thesis topic: Infant perception and evaluation of social versus mechanical entities
stotlerj2016@fau.edu

Vice President

Lindsey Pugh

GNTP / Experimental Psychology
Mentor: Alan Kersten, Ph.D.
Thesis topic: TBD
lpugh2020@fau.edu

Secretary

Amanda Rojas

GNTP/Complex Systems and Brain Sciences
Mentor: Robert Vertes Ph.D.
Thesis topic: Involvement of the nucleus reuniens of the ventral midline thalamus in cognitive tasks involving the prefrontal cortex and hippocampus.
arojas2016@fau.edu

Membership Coordinator

Madeline Martinez

GNTP/ Integrative Biology—Neuroscience
Mentor: Lawrence Toll, Ph.D.
Thesis Topic: TBD
madelinemart2020@fau.edu

Community Relations

Brian Escobar

GNTP/Experimental Psychology
Mentor: Sang Wook Hong, Ph.D.
Thesis topic: Decoding of Face Stimuli in Basic Facial Expression and Anti-Expression Conditions
bescobar2018@fau.edu

Treasurer

Brandon Hindman

Experimental Psychology
Mentor: Robert Stackman, Ph.D.
Thesis topic: Novel object memory, Dopamine, Behavioral Neuroscience
bhindman2017@fau.edu

Members

Craig Ades

Mechanical Engineering
Mentor: Erik Engeberg, Ph.D.
Thesis topic: Exoskeleton for Tubular Shape Memory Alloy Finger with Internal Cooling and a Super Elastic Spring Return
cades@fau.edu

Emily Ahne

Experimental Psychology
Mentor: Mónica Rosselli, Ph.D.
Thesis topic: How does a brief focused-breathing intervention influence measures of response inhibition and early perception of affective words compared to other relaxation methods?
eahne2014@fau.edu

Claudia Alvarez

GNTP/ Neuroscience Ph.D. Program
Mentor: Henriette van Praag, Ph.D.
Thesis topic: The role of diet and exercise in modulation of adult neurogenesis, neuroinflammation and amyloid-beta pathology in a mouse model of Alzheimer's Disease
claudiaalvar2021@fau.edu

Carina Arnold

IMPRS/Integrative Biology with a Concentration in Neuroscience
Mentor: Randy Blakely, Ph.D.
Thesis topic: Impact of altered phosphorylation in the presynaptic serotonin transporter (SERT) on synaptic signaling and risk for mental illness.
carnold2019@fau.edu

Kerriann Badal

Integrative Biology
Mentor: Dr. Sathya Puthanveetil
Thesis topic: Identifying modifications in Aplysia californica axonal transport during learning and memory.
kbadal2@fau.edu

Subash Bhandari

Integrative Biology
Mentor: Jang-Yen Wu, Ph.D.
Thesis topic: TBD
sbhanda1@fau.edu

David Bickham

Experimental Psychology
Mentor: Terrance Barnhardt, Ph.D.
Thesis topic: TBD
dbickham@fau.edu

Kayleigh Biegler

Neuroscience Program
Mentor: Patrick Grant, Ph.D.
Thesis topic: TBD

Gianna Cannestro

GNTP / Complex Systems and Brain Sciences
Mentor: Wen Shen, Ph.D.
Thesis topic: TBD
gcannestro2015@fau.edu

Jasmine Chan

Position: Membership Coordinator of Neuroscience Student Organization
Experimental Psychology
Mentor: Teresa Wilcox, Ph.D.
Thesis topic: Consumer Decision Making
chanj2018@fau.edu

Kori Citrin

GNTP/ MPFI Integrative Biology with a Concentration in Neuroscience
Mentor: Yingxue Wang, Ph.D.
Thesis topic: Hippocampal Neuromodulatory Circuits
kcitrin2019@fau.edu

Joshua Conniff

Experimental Psychology
Mentor: Monica Rosselli, Ph.D.
Thesis topic: Investigations of distractor strength on attentional processing
jconniff@fau.edu

Aquilla Copeland

Experimental Psychology
Mentor: Dr. Gizelle Anzures
Thesis topic: Face Recognition and Implicit Bias
acopela5@fau.edu

Brian Escobar

GNTP/Experimental Psychology
Mentor: Sang Wook Hong, Ph.D.
Thesis topic: Decoding of Face Stimuli in Basic Facial Expression and Anti-Expression Conditions
bescobar2018@fau.edu

Kylie Kealoha

GNTP/ Integrative Biology with a Concentration in Neuroscience
Mentor: Lawrence Toll, Ph.D.
Thesis topic: TBD
kyliefoster2021@fau.edu

Ryan Gallagher

GNTP/Complex Systems and Brain Sciences
Mentor: William Alexander, Ph.D.
Thesis topic: Decision-Making and Cognitive Control
gallagherr2016@fau.edu

Ian Gaudet

Integrative Biology with a Concentration in Neuroscience
Mentor: Jenny Wei, Ph.D. & Erik Engeberg, Ph.D.
Thesis topic: TBD
igaudet2017@fau.edu

Aritra Ghosh

Computer Science
Mentor: Shihong Huang, Ph.D.
Thesis topic: Self-adaptive System with Human-in-the loop
aghosh2016@fau.edu

Jennifer Giordano

GNTP / Complex Systems and Brain Sciences
Mentor: William Hahn, Ph.D.
Thesis topic:TBD
jgiordano2021@fau.edu

Samantha Gnall

Experimental Psychology
Mentor: Chad Forbes, Ph.D.
Thesis topic: Status Stability and Help: Examining Helping Behavior Towards Prospective STEM Majors
sgnall2021@fau.edu

Samantha Gott

Experimental Psychology
Mentor: Dr. Nancy Jones.
Thesis topic: Infant Alpha EEG Coherence and Temperament Quantified by the IBQ-R
sgott2016@fau.edu

Madeleine Hagood

Integrative Biology with a Concentration in Neuroscience
Mentor: Marianne Porter, Ph.D.
Thesis topic: Anisotropic mechanical properties and morphology of elasmobranch skin
mhagood2018@fau.edu

Ji Heon Han (John)

Integrative Biology with a Concentration in Neuroscience
Mentor: Erik Duboue, Ph.D.
Thesis topic: TBD
jhan2020@fau.edu

Brandon Hindman

Position: Treasurer of Neuroscience Student Organization
Experimental Psychology
Mentor: Robert Stackman, Ph.D.
Thesis topic: Novel object memory, Dopamine, Behavioral Neuroscience
bhindman2017@fau.edu

Stephen Hoover

GNTP/ Complex Systems and Brain Sciences
Mentor: William Hahn, Ph.D. & Elan Barenholtz, Ph.D.
Thesis topic: TBD
shoover2016@fau.edu

Murtadha Hssayeni

Computer Engineering
Mentor: Behnaz Ghoraani, Ph.D.
Thesis topic: Data Analytics for In-home Management Systems for Patients with Neurodegenerative Diseases
mhssayeni2017@fau.edu

Nuran Kocak

Position: Community Relations Officer of Neuroscience Student Organization
Integrative Biology with a Concentration in Neuroscience
Mentor: Ning Quan, Ph.D.
Thesis topic: TBD
nkocak2020@fau.edu

Basak Kocaoglu

GNTP/Complex Systems & Brain Sciences
Mentor: William Alexander, Ph.D.
Thesis topic: TBD
bkocaoglu2018@fau.edu

Jacob LaMar

Integrative Biology-Neuroscience
Mentor: Randy Blakely, Ph.D.
Thesis topic: TBA
jlamar2021@fau.edu

Evan Lloyd

Integrative Biology
Mentor: Alex Keene, Ph.D.
Thesis topic: TBD
elloyd2015@fau.edu

Dinghao Luo

IMPRS/Integrative Biology - Neuroscience
Mentor: Yingxue Wang, Ph.D.
Thesis topic: TBA
dluo2020@fau.edu

Juan Lopez

MPFI / Integrative Biology
Mentor: David Fitzpatrick, Ph.D.
Thesis topic: TBD
juanlopez2016@fau.edu

Madeline Martinez

GNTP/ Integrative Biology—Neuroscience
Mentor: Lawrence Toll, Ph.D.
Thesis Topic: TBD
madelinemart2020@fau.edu

Richard Matic

Experimental Psychology
Mentor: Andrzej Nowak, Ph.D.
Thesis Topic: A Computer Simulation of Human Personality with Inputs of Psychometric Data from Computer Analysis of Digital Sources.
rmatic2018@fau.edu

Joseph McKinley

Physics
Mentor: Christopher Beetle, Ph.D. and Emmanuelle Tognoli, Ph.D.
Thesis topic: Restoration of Complexity in Networks of Coupled Oscillators
jmckinley2015@fau.edu

Peter Messmore

Psychology
Mentor: Michael Maniaci, Ph.D.
Thesis topic: TBD
pmessmore2015@fau.edu

Akshay Naraine

Integrative Biology with a Concentration in Neuroscience
Mentor: Ken Dawson-Scully, Ph.D.
Thesis Topic: The effect of oxidative stress on Drosophila neuromuscular junctions
narainea2018@fau.edu

Aleksandra Nedovic

Chemistry
Mentor: Predrag Cudic, Ph.D.
Thesis Topic: Discovery of novel peptide based opioid antagonists suitable for intranasal delivery to the brain
anedovic2019@fau.edu

Asal Nouri

GNTP / Complex Systems & Brain Sciences
Mentor: William Hahn, Ph.D.
Thesis topic: Translating mnemonic representations into motor plans
anouri2015@fau.edu

Bethany O’Donnell

GNTP / Integrative Biology with a Concentration in Neuroscience
Mentor: Erik Duboue, Ph.D.
Thesis topic: TBD
bodonnell2021@fau.edu

Claudius Osei

GNTP/Experimental Psychology
Mentor: Elan Barenholtz, Ph.D.
Thesis topic: TBD
posei2020@fau.edu

Goksu Oz

GNTP/ MPFI Integrative Biology with a Concentration in Neuroscience
Mentor: Ryohei Yasuda, Ph.D.
Thesis topic: The Roles of PKMζ and the other PKC Isoforms in the Maintenance of Long Term Memory
goz2017@fau.edu

Alexandra Paz

GNTP/Integrative Biology—Neuroscience
Mentor: Alex C. Keene, Ph. D. & Johanna Kowalko, Ph.D.
Thesis topic: The characterization of a simple startle circuit in Astyanax mexicanus
paza2018@fau.edu

Oliver Pelletier

Integrative Biology with a Concentration in Biomedical Science
Mentor: Dr. Janet Robishaw
Thesis topic: Investigating the role of alternative 3’UTRs in G-protein signaling
opelletier2014@health.fau.edu

Lindsey Pugh

GNTP / Experimental Psychology
Mentor: Alan Kersten, Ph.D.
Thesis topic: TBD
lpugh2020@fau.edu

Alejandra Quintero

Neuroscience Program
Mentor: Julie Pilitsis, M.D., Ph.D.
Thesis topic: TBD

Luiza Sao Pedro Romero

Neuroscience Program
Mentor: Wen Shen, Ph.D.
Thesis topic: TBD

Subhosit Ray

Experimental Psychology
Mentor: Elan Barenholtz, Ph.D.
Thesis topic: Reinforcement Learning
rays2016@fau.edu

Lindsey Riera-Gomez

Experimental Psychology
Integrative Biology
Mentor: TBD
Thesis topic: TBD

lrieragomez2018@fau.edu

Ty Roachford

Neuroscience Program
Mentor: William Hahn, Ph.D.
Thesis topic: TBD

Peter Rodriguez

Position: President of Neuroscience Student Organization
Integrative Biology
Mentor: Randy Blakely, Ph.D.
Thesis topic: Glial regulation of dopamine neuron viability and signaling in Caenorhabditis elegans prodri29@health.fau.edu

Amanda Rojas

Position: Secretary of Neuroscience Student Organization
GNTP/Complex Systems and Brain Sciences
Mentor: Robert Vertes Ph.D.
Thesis topic: Involvement of the nucleus reuniens of the ventral midline thalamus in cognitive tasks involving the prefrontal cortex and hippocampus.
arojas2016@fau.edu

Brianna Saglimbeni

Neuroscience Program
Mentor: Patrick Grant, Ph.D.
Thesis topic: TBD

Paul Scarpinato

Position: Membership Coordinator of Neuroscience Student Organization
Integrative Biology
Mentor: Ken Dawson-Scully, Ph.D.
Thesis topic: TBD
pscarpinato@fau.edu

Layaly Shihadeh

Experimental Psychology
Mentor: Dr. Monica Rosselli
Thesis topic: Verbal Fluency Intrusion Type Totals Across Cognitive Diagnoses
lshihadeh2017@fau.edu

Mustafa Shuqair

PhD Electrical Engineering
Mentor: Behnaz Ghoraani, Ph.D.
Thesis topic: TBD
mshuqair2020@fau.edu

Morgan Slevin

Integrative Biology with a Concentration in Neuroscience
Mentor: Rindy Anderson, Ph.D.
Thesis Topic: TBD
mslevin2018@fau.edu

Maria Smirnova

Integrative Biology - Neuroscience
Mentor: Ning Quan, Ph.D.
Thesis topic: Interleukin-1 Receptor Type 1 and Neurogenesis
msmirnova2018@fau.edu

Samantha Stilley

Integrative Biology with a Concentration in Neuroscience
Mentor: Randy Blakely, Ph.D.
Thesis topic: Functional impact of coding variation in the human serotonin transporter (SERT), as modeled in SERT KI mice
sstilley@fau.edu

Jacqueline Stotler

Position: Vice President Officer of Neuroscience Student Organization
Experimental Psychology
Mentor: Teresa Wilcox, Ph.D.
Thesis topic: Infant perception and evaluation of social versus mechanical entities
stotlerj2016@fau.edu

Chelsea Temples

Experimental Psychology
Mentor: Teresa Wilcox, Ph.D.
Thesis topic: Infant perception and evaluation of social versus mechanical entities
ctemples2017@fau.edu

Clara Tepohl

IMPRS/ Integrative Biology - Neuroscience
Mentor: Dr. David Fitzpatrick
Thesis topic: Synaptic Basis of Binocular Integration
ctepohl2018@fau.edu

Jordan Thompson

PhD in Experimental Psychology (Social)
Mentor: Dr. Geoffrey Wetherell
Thesis topic: TBD
jordanthomps2021@fau.edu

Daniel van Zant

Neuroscience Program
Mentor: Elan Barenholtz Ph.D. & William Hahn, Ph.D.
Thesis topic: TBD

Allison Walsh

GNTP/ Integrative Biology with a Concentration in Neuroscience
Mentor: Randy D. Blakely, Ph.D.
Thesis topic: TBD
awalsh2020@fau.edu

Valorie Wiseman

Neuroscience Program
Mentor: Summer Sheremata, Ph.D.
Thesis topic: TBD

Zidan Yang

IMPRS/Integrative Biology with a Concentration in Neuroscience
Mentor: Hidehiko Inagaki, Ph.D.
Thesis topic: TBD
zyang2019@fau.edu

Ori Yarden

Psychology
Mentor: Carmen Varelai, Ph.D.
Thesis topic: TBD
oyarden2017@fau.edu

Yosun Yoon

GNTP/Experimental Psychology
Mentor: Sang Wook Hong, Ph.D.
Thesis Topic: Individual Difference in Binocular Rivalry Dynamics
yyoon2018@fau.edu