Tessa Solomon-Lane, Ph.D. (she/her). I am an associate professor of neuroscience interested in the development, neuromolecular and neuroendocrine regulation, and evolution of social behavior. I received my BA in Neuroscience & Behavior from Vassar College, where I conducted research with Dr. Erica Crespi. I completed my PhD in Neuroscience with Dr. Matthew Grober at Georgia State University, and I was a postdoctoral researcher with Dr. Hans Hofmann at The University of Texas at Austin. Originally, I’m from Washington, D.C. I enjoy hiking, skiing, swimming, movies, having too many house plants, and baking.
The Solomon-Lane Lab is a welcoming, collaborative group, and we are committed to an inclusive, honest, and fair environment for research and learning, free from discrimination or harassment of any kind. We prioritize teamwork, respect, and positivity. This is a Lab where you are encouraged to be your whole self. Every voice and perspective matters. In fact, it’s your different perspectives, interests, ideas, and identities that will make our science and our lab successful and unique!
Current Lab Members
Claire Guzman – Lab Technician
I recently graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a B.S. in Neuroscience. I am interested in understanding how neural mechanisms interact with social environments to shape animal behavior. Originally from Texas, I’m excited to join the Solomon-Lane Lab at Scripps College (and enjoy the much nicer weather)! Outside the lab, you can usually find me walking my dog, Cooper, relaxing at a coffee shop, or watching movies on my projector.
Pomona ’26
Scripps ’27
Scripps ’28
Scripps ’28
Scripps ’27
Current undergraduates who are now researchers in other labs:
Pitzer ’27
Claremont McKenna ’27
Pitzer ’27
Tessa Solomon-Lane 