Democratizing Neuroscience by Engaging the Public in Research and Education

Innovative research and training programs that enable future leaders in neuroscience to consider and address the ethical, legal, and societal implications of their work.

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Meet The Team

Kyle Frantz, PhD<br />Georgia State University

Kyle Frantz, PhD
Georgia State University

MPI, Center Co-Director

Kyle Frantz is a Professor in the Neuroscience Institute at Georgia State University, Director for Science Education with the Center for Behavioral Neuroscience, and Co-Director of the Center for the Advancement of Students and Alumni (CASA)

Abigail Lott, PhD, ABPP<br />Emory University

Abigail Lott, PhD, ABPP
Emory University

MPI, Center Co-Director

Abigail Powers Lott is a clinical psychologist and Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.

Kim Huhman, PhD<br /> Georgia State University

Kim Huhman, PhD
Georgia State University

Planning Grant PI; Director of Operations and Sustainability

Kim Huhman is a Distinguished University Professor in the Neuroscience Institute and Department of Psychology at Georgia State University and Deputy Director for Research with the Center for Behavioral Neuroscience

Sherri Briggs, PhD<br /> Georgia State University

Sherri Briggs, PhD
Georgia State University

Director of Curriculum Development

Sherri Briggs is a Program Coordinator for the Center for the Advancement of Students and Alumni.

Paul Root Wolpe, PhD<br /> Emory University

Paul Root Wolpe, PhD
Emory University

Director of Bioethics, Equity, and Societal Implications

Paul Root Wolpe is the Raymond F. Schinazi Distinguished Research Chair in Jewish Bioethics; a professor in the departments of medicine, pediatrics, psychiatry.

Alyasah Sewell, PhD <br /> Emory University

Alyasah Sewell, PhD
Emory University

Director of Antiracist Foundations

Alyasah “Ali” Sewell (they/them/their) is Associate Professor of Sociology at Emory University and Founder and Director of The Race and Policing Project.

Jalayne Arias, JD, MS<br /> Georgia State University

Jalayne Arias, JD, MS
Georgia State University

Director of Neuroethics, Law, & Policy Applications

Jalayne J. Arias is an Associate Professor in Health Policy & Behavioral Sciences in the School of Public Health at Georgia State University. Prof. Arias’ research focuses on the policy.

Sierra Carter, PhD<br /> Georgia State University

Sierra Carter, PhD
Georgia State University

Director of Cummunity-Engaged Research

My primary area of research focuses on racial health disparities and investigating how psychosocial and contextual stressors can affect both mental and physical health outcomes.

Floyd Hall, MBA<br /> Emory University

Floyd Hall, MBA
Emory University

Director of Cummunity Arts Creative Producer, Science Gallery Atlanta

Floyd Hall is a media strategist, engineer, cultural producer, writer, and documentarian from Atlanta, Georgia.

Elizabeth Weaver, MS <br /> Georgia State University

Elizabeth Weaver, MS
Georgia State University

Director of Patient-led Initiavites

Liz has worked with authors, scientists and policy leaders to expand the health equity of people living with neurological disease.

Sanne van Rooji, PhD<br /> Georgia State University

Sanne van Rooji, PhD
Georgia State University

Director of GTP Research Integration

I am an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Emory University, and a investigator of the Grady Trauma Project.

Debra Bangasser, PhD<br /> Georgia State University

Debra Bangasser, PhD
Georgia State University

Director of Basic Research Integration

Dr. Bangasser has authored numerous publications in top journals including PNAS, Biological Psychiatry, and Nature Neuroscience.