About
History + Board
Who we are
The scope of the Brain-Art SIG is to promote the exchange between Art & Science by fostering the dialogue between artists and members of the OHBM community.
We aim to: encourage artistic approaches and perspectives to understanding human brain function, facilitate the development of novel approaches for the visualization of scientific data, and provide a model of interaction between disciplines while enhancing the public outreach of OHBM.
We achieve these goals through annual activities such as the BrainArt Competition, the BrainArt Exhibition, and Kids Live Activities during the OHBM annual meeting.
Board Members
Current Officers 2025 - 2026 term
Chair: Amber Howell, PhD, Rutgers University
Treasurer: Virendra Mishra, PhD, University of Alabama
Secretary: Shahwar Yasir, PhD, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China
Art Exhibition Manager: Amber Howell, PhD, Rutgers University
Website and Communications Manager: Diana Giraldo, PhD, University of Antwerp
Event Manager: Giulia Baracchini, PhD, University of Sydney
Elect Officers 2025 - 2026 term
Chair Elect: Aina Puce, PhD, Indiana University
Treasurer Elect:
Secretary Elect:
Art Exhibition Manager Elect: Rachel Cooper, PhD, Rutgers University
Website and Communications Manager Elect:
Event Manager Elect:
Join the BrainArt SIG
We are currently welcoming new members and volunteers to join the OHBM BrainArt SIG community. If you are interested in participating in BrainArt activities, contributing to the exhibition, competition, outreach, or helping shape future initiatives, we would love to hear from you.
General Membership Application:
Apply for rolling membership
SIG Committee / Leadership Interest Form:
Apply for open committee positions
Immediate Past Officers 2024 - 2025 term
Immediate Past Chair: Olga Boukrina, PhD, Kessler Foundation
Immediate Past Treasurer: Samantha Audrain, PhD, McGill University
Immediate Past Secretary: Elisabeth Rounis, PhD, Imperial College London
Immediate Past Art Exhibition Manager: Yi-Ju Jean Lee, PhD, Academia Sinica
Immediate Past Website and Communications Manager: Diana Giraldo, PhD, University of Antwerp
Immediate Past Event Manager: Giulia Baracchini, PhD, University of Sydney
Volunteers 2024 - 2025 term
- Madelein Seitz
- Glenn Wylie
- Alexander Leemans
- Zoltan Nagy
- Henry Njoku
- Humashu Raj Padney
- Paolo Avesani
- Aina Puce
- Natalie Peluso
- Isabella Orlando
- Xinyan Qian
- Anthony Harris