Mentoring Neurodiverse Individuals and Teams Dr Jose Abisambra

Join Dianne A. Allen on "Someone Gets Me" as she sits down with Dr. Jose Abisambra, Associate Professor at the University of Florida's Department of Neuroscience. In this conversation, Dr. Abisambra shares his insights on creating an inclusive and supportive environment for neurodiverse individuals in academia and research. He discusses the importance of authenticity and understanding in mentoring relationships, and how he approaches leading a team with diverse strengths and challenges.

 

Discussion:

 

• The importance of creating a welcoming environment for neurodiverse individuals in academia and research
• Dr. Abisambra's approach to mentoring and leading a team with diverse strengths and challenges
• The value of authenticity and understanding in building strong relationships with mentees
• Strategies for fostering inclusivity and promoting the success of neurodiverse individuals in STEM fields
• How leaders can create opportunities for growth and development for team members with different learning styles and abilities

Dr. Jose Abisambra holds the following positions in Neuroscience Research at the University of Florida in Gainesville.

Dr. Abisambra completed his PhD (2010) and postdoctoral training (2013) at the University of South Florida’s Byrd Alzheimer’s Institute and Research Center.

Dr. Abisambra currently holds the following positions at the University of Florida:

• Associate Director, Research Programs, McKnight Brain Institute: Develop and steer strategic pilot programs that benefit the neuroscience community.
• Deputy Director, Brain Injury, Rehabilitation, and Neuroresilience (BRAIN) Center: Assist the Director leading BRAIN Center objectives, including research and outreach.
• Vice-Chair of Strategy, Dept. of Neuroscience: Coordinate the implementation of strategic plan objectives with other Vice-Chairs.
• Associate Professor: Maintain an extramurally funded program with research opportunities for trainees.
• Co-Editor-in-Chief, Brain Research, Elsevier. Manage various aspects of the journal, including communication with the publisher, senior editors, reviewers, and handling issues of scientific misconduct.

Dr. Abisambra’s research program focuses on identifying maladaptive mechanisms underlying neurodegeneration in Alzheimer’s disease (AD), AD-related disorders, and traumatic brain injury. We aim to elucidate the molecular mechanisms linking tau protein alterations with cellular dysfunction.

Dr. Abisambra is a leader in his field while mentoring others. His leadership experience emphasizes strategic planning, execution, and accountability. Key examples include managing pilot programs for MBI and BRAIN Center, team building, coordinating departmental reports, leading faculty search committees, executing BRAIN Center strategic plans, and facilitating communication across university leadership levels.

To learn more about Dr. Abisambra, please visit his website: www.abisambralab.com and let him know you heard him here on Someone Gets Me.

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