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Merve Kaptan. PhD
Postdoctoral Scholar, Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine
BioDr. Kaptan is a researcher with a background in psychology and neuroscience whose work focuses on methodological innovation in quantitative MRI to characterize the structure and function of the brain, spinal cord, and musculoskeletal system. Her research aims to develop imaging markers for neurological, musculoskeletal, and chronic pain disorders.
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Samsuk Kim, PhD.
Postdoctoral Scholar, Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine
BioDr. Samsuk Kim is a dual research and clinical T32 fellow at Stanford University. She earned her PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Detroit Mercy and completed external research training at the University of Michigan (Kratz Lab), where she studied psychosocial factors—such as mindfulness and pain acceptance—in chronic pain. She also completed an APA-accredited internship at the VA Boston Healthcare System. Clinically, Dr. Kim specializes in pain management, health promotion, adjustment-related challenges, and emotional regulation. She draws from a range of evidence-based treatments, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness-based interventions, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and interpersonal psychotherapy. Her current research focuses on understanding the bidirectional relationship between sleep and pain and developing personalized, digital interventions to improve outcomes in both domains.
