Ketan Marballi is a neuroscientist who holds a Ph.D. in Cellular and Structural Biology from the University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio. Over the last decade, his research has spanned the areas of different neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia and alcohol abuse research. He is currently studying the molecular mechanisms of Rett syndrome - a neurodevelopmental disorder, at Syracuse University. Ketan holds a special interest in teaching, mentoring and career support and has mentored high school, undergraduate and medical resident trainees during his Ph.D. and postdoctoral training.