Rory Coleman
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR – NEURAL SCIENCE & BIOLOGY
Rory graduated from the University of Connecticut before journeying to New York to study the epigenetic control of Hox genes with Gary Struhl at Columbia. He moved across fields and town to investigate the circuit basis for species-specific mate discrimination with Vanessa Ruta at Rockefeller University. The Coleman lab opened in 2025 with support from an NIH Pathway to Independence Award. When not in lab Rory can usually be found exploring the parks and playgrounds of New York with his family and dog.
Callie Weidman
LABORATORY ASSOCIATE
Originally from Atlanta, GA, Callie graduated from Smith College where she worked in Dr. Lisa Mangiamele’s Lab, studying the endocrine mechanisms of S. parvus. In her free time, she loves to run, read, and hang out with her friends.
Chloe Wang
Undergraduate Researcher
Originally from Los Angeles, California, Chloe is an undergraduate neuroscience major. She previously worked in the Parker Lab at Caltech, where she studied lipid metabolism in Sceptobius and investigated how the brains and behavior of these beetles regulate their social interactions with ants at the level of sensorimotor circuitry. In her free time, she enjoys running, hiking, and spending time with friends.
Felicia Huang
Undergraduate Researcher
Raised in California, Felicia is a Biology major at NYU, pursuing a career in dentistry. She enjoys working closely with animals and insects through both volunteer and research, where she has developed a strong appreciation for hands-on, detailed work. Beyond the lab, she loves playing volleyball, sewing, baking, and has pet ducks back at home.