Sami Case
He/Him
I am gay and I am a neuroscientist.//
I am an Assistant Professor in the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at Colorado State University. Here, I primarily teach neuroscience, physiology, and pharmacology across the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program and undergraduate programs in Biomedical Sciences and Neuroscience. Before pursuing my PhD, I completed a B.Sc. in Behavioural Neuroscience, where I fell in love with the field. The drawings and writings of Santiago Ramón y Cajal lured me in. Learning about the development of neuroscience from a psychological perspective, I have a greater appreciation for the thoughts behind the discoveries and what brilliant minds were trying to decipher.
Outside of lab, I volunteer with Dysautonomia International, an organization that increases awareness and advocates for research and legislation. I also enjoy outreach with local K-12 schools, providing engagement and exploration for young future physicians and scientists. I love getting people excited about science! My life motto is “Never lose your sense of wonder.”
My identity in the LGBTQ2 community guides me when mentoring students. I have learned ways to create a welcoming environment through my experiences and I strive to help the next generation of students flourish and find their passions!