Hi, I'm Roberto Ogelman, a neuroscience PhD with hands-on experience in in vivo imaging, electrophysiology, and data analysis. I enjoy designing experiments, solving problems, and communicating findings to both scientific and public audiences. Beyond the bench, I built and led the CU Anschutz Neuroscience Outreach Group, coordinating 50+ events and engaging thousands of community members. I am skilled at grant writing, project management, and translating complex research into accessible content for diverse audiences, students, and collaborators.

Roberto Ogelman

Hi, I'm Roberto Ogelman, a neuroscience PhD with hands-on experience in in vivo imaging, electrophysiology, and data analysis. I enjoy designing experiments, solving problems, and communicating findings to both scientific and public audiences. Beyond the bench, I built and led the CU Anschutz Neuroscience Outreach Group, coordinating 50+ events and engaging thousands of community members. I am skilled at grant writing, project management, and translating complex research into accessible content for diverse audiences, students, and collaborators.

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Hi, I’m Roberto Ogelman, a neuroscience PhD with hands-on experience in in vivo imaging, electrophysiology, and data analysis. I enjoy designing experiments, solving problems, and communicating findings to both scientific and public audiences.

Beyond the bench, I built and led the CU Anschutz Neuroscience Outreach Group, coordinating 50+ events and engaging thousands of community members. I am skilled at grant writing, project management, and translating complex research into accessible content for diverse audiences, students, and collaborators.

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Language

English
Fluent
Italian
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Postdoctoral Fellow at University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus
June 1, 2024 - August 1, 2025
Led a long-term project examining neurodevelopmental disorders using in vivo imaging and electrophysiology in rodent models; published work including first-author Nature Communications (2024); managed 50+ volunteers and engaged in community outreach; secured $85k NRSA F31 personal funding; presented findings at 15+ conferences.
Doctoral Researcher at University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
August 1, 2018 - May 1, 2024
Conducted doctoral research in neuroscience training program; authored 5 high-impact publications and 2 reviews; contributed to grant writing for R01; helped establish officially recognized neuroscience outreach group and secured long-term community funding; mentored PhD students and undergraduates.
Research Assistant at University of Washington
August 1, 2016 - July 1, 2018
Collaborated across laboratories resulting in 2 publications on drug-induced hearing loss; delivered 3 conference presentations and led lab meetings with 20+ participants; trained undergraduates; maintained colonies for zebrafish experiments.
Research Intern at Tulane University, Center for Stem Cell Research
September 1, 2015 - May 1, 2016
Designed stem-cell-based experiments exploring therapies for multiple sclerosis; contributed to data collection and manuscript writing, leading to 2 co-authored publications with 100+ citations; presented at multiple conferences.
Undergraduate Researcher at Tulane University, Department of Cell & Molecular Biology
January 1, 2014 - December 1, 2014
Designed a comprehensive stem cell biology project, culminating in a dissertation and co-authored publications; developed organizational and attention-to-detail skills through management of mouse colonies.

Education

Ph.D., Neuroscience at University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
August 1, 2018 - April 1, 2024
B.S., Neuroscience at Tulane University
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2015

Qualifications

NRSA F31 Fellowship
April 1, 2022 - January 15, 2026
Neuroscience Training Grant (T32)
September 1, 2018 - August 31, 2020
NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program – Honorable Mention
March 1, 2020 - January 15, 2026
Best Oral Presentation – Pharmacology Program Retreat
May 1, 2025 - January 15, 2026
Best Oral Presentation – Pharmacology Student Research Day
October 1, 2021 - January 15, 2026
Travel Grant – Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience
February 1, 2020 - January 15, 2026
Presidential Scholarship
August 1, 2012 - December 1, 2015

Industry Experience

Education, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization