Joy is the human capacity to feel uplifted by something that is, at its essence, ‘good.’ Physiologically, joy provides energy and helps you recover from stress. Mentally, joy broadens your perspective and renews optimism. Socially, joy bonds you to others and strengthens relationships. In hard times, joy can be a reminder that life has meaning …

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 …

Co-sponsored with the Black Staff Alliance The BSA and the Faculty Staff Help Center extend the theme of wellness throughout the year with the offering of monthly, mental wellness drop-in groups for faculty, staff, retirees, and postdocs who self-identify as African, Black, or of Caribbean descent. The groups aim to be a source of support for Black employees of …

Seven decades ago, Dr. King singled out injustice in health care as the “most shocking and the most inhuman” form of inequality, and it remains a dire problem today. Hosted by The Martin Luther King Jr. Research & Education Institute and Stanford School of Medicine, this series will identify solutions through interdisciplinary collaboration, highlight innovative work occurring …

Please join the Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education (CCARE) at Stanford University for our 8-week live/online Compassion Course, CULTIVATE A COMPASSIONATE HEART. Life becomes clear and purposeful when we drop from our head into our heart. Do you want more calm, focus, and feelings of inner peace in your life? Do you …