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Cris Siller

Cris Siller

City Coordinator

Cris is a postdoctoral researcher at The Nathan Kline Institute in Orangeburg, NY, studying rodent models of anxiety to identify brain circuits related to coping with threats. She also engages in outreach events like Brain Awareness Week and Pint of Science to connect the community with science.

Andrea Martinez

Andrea Martinez

Publicity manager

Andrea is a postdoctoral researcher at the Nathan Kline Institute in New York. She studies how exposure to antidepressants and early-life stress shapes neural circuit development and adult behavior. She is passionate about science communication and making research accessible to everyone.

Kuldeep Sachdeva

Kuldeep Sachdeva

Speakers manager

Kuldeep is a postdoctoral researcher at the Nathan Kline Institute in New York. He studies how endosomal-lysosomal dysfunction drives neurodegeneration in tauopathy and Alzheimer’s disease, and is passionate about exploring fundamental biology and sharing science with the broader community.

Maria Belen Aburto

Maria Belen Aburto

Event manager

Belen is a postdoctoral researcher at the Nathan Kline Institute in New York. She studies how alterations in sensory processing contribute to cognitive dysfunction in schizophrenia and explores remediation approaches. She loves science and enjoys hiking and nature.