Democratizing Neuroscience by Engaging the Public in Research and Education
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Meet The Team
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Georgia State University
Director of Basic Research Integration
Dr. Bangasser has authored numerous publications in top journals including PNAS, Biological Psychiatry, and Nature Neuroscience.