School of Medicine
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Wilfred Manzano
Clinical Instructor, Radiology
BioRadiology attending, clinical instructor
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Emanuel Manzo-Casio
Life Science Research Professional 1, Neurology Research
Current Role at StanfordLife Science Research Professional
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Payal Mapara, PsyD
Clinical Associate Professor, Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine
BioDr. Payal Mapara is a licensed clinical psychologist and Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Division of Pain Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine.
Dr. Mapara's clinical expertise centers on the psychological management of chronic pain, along with cognitive behavioral therapy for mood and anxiety disorders. Her areas of expertise also include stress management, coping with chronic health conditions, and substance use disorders. She uses evidence-based approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based interventions, and motivational interviewing to help patients restore function, manage symptoms, and improve their quality of life. Her approach is grounded in a whole-health perspective that sees each person beyond their diagnosis, with the goal of helping patients build the tools to live a life aligned with their personal values.
Dr. Mapara's research interests have centered on advancing behavioral approaches to chronic pain management with a focus on improving outcomes through integrated, collaborative models of care. Her scholarly work includes a book chapter on cognitive behavioral and acceptance-based approaches to pain in primary care and she has presented on chronic pain and opioid safety at national conferences.
Dr. Mapara is a member of the American Psychological Association, the California Psychological Association, the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, the Asian American Psychological Association, and the American Association of Pain Psychology. -
Vivek Maradia
Postdoctoral Scholar, Radiation Therapy
Current Research and Scholarly InterestsI research ultra-high dose rate delivery using proton, x-ray, and electron beams for FLASH preclinical studies, aiming to understand efficacy and safety mechanisms. My work aims to transform cancer therapy and enhance patient outcomes. Leveraging insights from PSI's PROScan facility, I design a compact cyclotron-based proton therapy infrastructure for various radiation therapy setups.
