Jacob is an assistant professor in the physiology department at SIU school of medicine. He received his PhD from George Mason University where he studied novel cholinergic signaling pathways in neural development. For his postdoc, Dr. Nordman investigated the neurocircuitry of aggression priming at the National Institutes of Health. Currently, his lab studies the impact of early life stress on the neurocircuitry of aggression and the role of context in complex social behavior. In his free time, Dr. Nordman likes to rock climb, cook, and play with his son Ian.

Jessica earned a PhD in Neuroscience from Georgetown University, where she studied primate social behavior. Her current work focuses on examining the role of limbic structures in regulating social interaction using a variety of techniques including in vivo electrophysiology, fiber photometry, pharmacology, and optogentics. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family.

Magdalene Pine Adjei is a PhD student in the Nordman lab. Magdalene received her bachelor’s degree in biomedical sciences at the University of Cape Coast, Ghana. She is currently working on socially transmitted aggression. When not studying, she enjoys cooking, reading, and hiking.

Mikaela Aholt is a Master’s student in the Nordman lab. Mikaela obtained her bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology. She is currently working on the role of the orbitofrontal cortex in aggression modulation. When she is not in the lab or studying, she enjoys hiking, reading, and playing card games with her family.

Elana Qasem is an undergraduate student majoring in biological sciences. She is the winner of the REACH award and Foote Scholarship. In her free time, Elana enjoys reading, baking, and crocheting.

Sophia Aaflaq is an undergraduate student majoring in Biological sciences. She recently won the REACH award and plans on attending medical school after graduation. When not studying Sophia enjoys baking, reading, and playing the piano.

Taylor Lineberry is an undergraduate student majoring in physiology. She plans on applying to medical school after graduation. When she is not working or studying, Taylor enjoys hiking and other outdoor activities as well as spending time with her cat.

Haresh is an undergraduate student majoring in Physiology. He is a Chancellor's Scholar and a part of the SIU Honors Program. After graduation, he plans on attending medical school. In his free time, Haresh enjoys weightlifting, martial arts, reading, and playing the piano.