From evidence to action — Jenna Forsyth shares her interdisciplinary research on reducing global lead exposure at the source. Join the Stanford Center for Innovation in Global Health and Stanford Center for Human and Planetary Health for this Global Health Winter Research Spotlight featuring Jenna Forsyth, PhD, Director of Project Unleaded at the Stanford Center …
Engineering Plasticity: A Multimodal Framework for Adaptive, Circuit-Modifying Neuromodulation in Chronic Pain Abstract: Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for chronic pain remains an off-label intervention with suboptimal outcomes, currently limited by a "one-size-fits-all" approach and approximately 50% efficacy. This talk proposes a transition from empirical, open-loop stimulation to a platform for adaptive, circuit-modifying neuromodulation built on …
Sign-Up for our FREE Naloxone Trainings facilitated by PEERs and in collaboration with the Well House. What is Naloxone (NARCAN)? NALOXONE is a potentially lifesaving medication designed to help reverse the effects of an opioid overdose in minutes. Since most opioid overdoses occur in the home and are most often witnessed, having a NALOXONE rescue kit nearby can make all …
Join the Tech Impact and Policy Center on March 3rd from 12PM–1PM Pacific for a seminar with Giovanni Ramos. Stanford affiliates are invited to join us at 11:40 AM for lunch, prior to the seminar. The Winter Seminar Series continues through March; see our Winter Seminar Series page for speakers and topics. Sign up for our newsletter for announcements. About the Seminar: …
Mark your calendar for an unforgettable day of inspiration, breakthrough learning, and transformative connections at the 2026 Women's Leadership Summit. This year, we are honored to welcome Yvonne (Bonnie) Maldonado, MD, as our keynote speaker. Recently appointed Vice Provost for Faculty Advancement, Bonnie is a global leader in infectious disease research, vaccine development, and …
The Molecular Imaging Program at Stanford (MIPS) was established as an inter-disciplinary program in 2003 by the Dean of the School of Medicine (Dr. Philip Pizzo) and brings together scientists and physicians who share a common interest in developing and using state-of-the-art imaging technology and developing molecular imaging assays for studying intact biological systems. The …
Ralf Hotchkiss Whirlwind Wheelchair International Abstract: Ralf Hotchkiss will track the design of the Whirlwind Wheelchair from its beginning thirty years ago to the present and on into the future. From the first design breakthroughs of barefoot blacksmiths to the high tech testing and manufacturing methods of today, surprise breakthroughs in basic wheelchair design have …
Please note the location change in Winter Quarter. Evening Guided Meditation is designed to offer basic meditation skills, to encourage regular meditation practice, to help deepen self-reflection, and to offer instructions on how meditation can be useful during stressful and uncertain times. All sessions are led by Andy Acker. Open to Stanford Affiliates. Free, no …
The latest science is transforming how we think about aging. Research now shows that muscle acts as a dynamic organ—fueling metabolism, protecting brain health, strengthening immunity, and driving recovery. Sarita Khemani, MD, shares the latest research and insights on how muscle strength predicts healthspan, the evidence-based strategies that can help you build resilience, and where …
Peter Jackson, PhD Professor, Departments of Microbiology and Immunology, and Pathology, Stanford University "Primary Cilia as Metabolic Signaling Hubs in Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes: How Proteomics Translates Human Genetics into Mechanism"