Uma R. Chatterjee
Mental health neuroscientist, advocate, science communicator & keynote speaker bridging research＋lived experience | PhD Stdt＋NIH TL1 Fellow → OCD＋Psychedelics | Podcast—A Chat with Uma | Lived Experience Council—One Mind
- Role
- One Mind Lived Experience Council (Omlec) Member at One Mind
- Location
- Madison, WI, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Uma R. Chatterjee
Hi there! I’m Uma-a mental health neuroscientist, science communicator, advocate, peer support specialist, & survivor bridging the gap between mental health research & lived experience. Fueled by my own survivorship of SMI, I’m earning my PhD in Neuroscience as an ICTR/NIH TL1 Predoctoral Fellow in Dr. Michael Cahill’s Lab at UW-Madison studying the neurobiology of neuropsychiatric disorders including OCD, bipolar disorder, & schizophrenia; I’m concurrently earning my PhD minor in Science Communication. My thesis research investigates the molecular + biochemical mechanisms, & genetic + environmental risk factors, regulating synaptic plasticity & behavioral phenotypes in OCD + psychiatric disorders. I strive to develop novel therapeutic targets for serious mental illnesses (SMI), with particular interests in precision psychiatry & mechanisms of action driving psychedelics. I earned my M.S. in Neuroscience from UTDallas—notably as a non-traditional student & previous college dropout—studying the cellular mechanisms driving complex brain disorders. I’ve also studied the effects of psychedelic-assisted therapy for PTSD on comorbid OCD across several disciplines (neurobiology, pharmacology, psychology, clinical trial design). I’ve presented my research at numerous scientific conferences worldwide, receiving several accolades including presentation, research, training, & travel awards. All of my work is informed by my own lived experience with SMI (OCD, PTSD, treatment-resistant depression, bulimia+), cancer, chronic illnesses, disabilities, & identities as a non-traditional student + South Asian immigrant. I bridge the gap between mental health research & lived experience as a globally invited public speaker, media contributor, & host of ‘A Chat with Uma\'-a mental health scicomm & advocacy podcast with thousands of listeners in 60+ countries. I hold multiple leadership roles to maximize the collective impact of my coalescing expertises in research, advocacy, communication, & strategic growth. I serve as board member for Society for Neuroscience-UMC & past president of OCD Wisconsin (501-c3 nonprofit, IOCDF affiliate) leading outreach initiatives through scicomm projects & raising mental health awareness in historically excluded populations. I serve on One Mind’s Lived Experience Council, where I advise & consult for research programs, startups, & established companies on mental health science, strategy, & leadership. Most importantly, I love facilitating community, connection, support, & service in any way possible. I look forward to connecting with you!
Experience
One Mind Lived Experience Council (Omlec) Member
Mar 2025 — Present · Napa, CA, US
I am incredibly honored, grateful, and thrilled to join the One Mind Lived Experience Council, a pioneering initiative bringing together a group of exceptional individuals who have successfully navigated severe mental health conditions such as schizophrenia, major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. These members are not only leaders in their professional fields but also champions of mental health advocacy, bringing a wealth of personal and professional insights to support One Mind Accelerator startups, One Mind At Work members, and the Rising Star Awards research initiative.The primary goal of the One Mind Lived Experience Council is to provide invaluable lived experience-based insights and professional expertise to help One Mind Accelerator startups, One Mind At Work members, and Rising Star Award research programs thrive. By leveraging their unique perspectives and extensive networks, council members guide them in developing products, services, workplaces, and research programs that genuinely address the needs of those living with mental health conditions. They also help startups access key leaders in advocacy and science, as well as broader lived experience communities, ensuring that innovations, workplaces, and research programs are both impactful and inclusive.I am honored to join such an impactful and interdisciplinary team of people who embody all of the values that drive me to do the work I do. I\'m grateful for the opportunity to raise further awareness for and develop critical resources for historically underrepresented mental illnesses like OCD. It\'s a privilege to have the opportunity within OMLEC to TRULY harness my intersectional experiences as a mental health neuroscience researcher, advocate, science communicator, & most importantly, survivor with lived experience. I\'m endlessly grateful to the OMLEC & One Mind for giving me this opportunity & welcoming me with open arms. I cannot wait for everything to come!
Education
Berklee College of Music
Bachelor's of Music
2016 — 2018
Liberty High School
High School Diploma
2010 — 2014
The University of Texas at Dallas
Bachelor of Science - BS
2014 — 2016
Connection Center at San Antonio Clubhouse
Mental Health Peer Specialist - MHPS
2021 — 2021
UW School of Medicine and Public Health
Ph.D Minor
2025 — 2026
UW School of Medicine and Public Health
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
2023 — 2028
The University of Texas at Dallas
Bachelor of Science - BS
2020 — 2021
The University of Texas at Dallas
Master of Science - MS
2021 — 2023
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