Stanford University
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Ester Patrize Aguilar (she/they)
Clinical Research Coordinator Associate, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences - Interdisciplinary Brain Sciences
BioPatrize completed their B.S. in Neuroscience and minor in Psychology at the University of Nevada, Reno. In their undergraduate career, Patrize participated in research studying the etiology and treatment of anxiety and stress-related disorders. They are currently interested in translational neuropsychiatric research, specifically addressing clinical intervention in diverse communities and eliminating health disparity in research. Prior to working at Stanford, they worked as an afterschool teacher for underserved students in San Jose. Outside of the lab, Patrize enjoys creating polymer clay art and volunteering in local mutual aid groups.
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Stephanie Balters
Instructor, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences - Interdisciplinary Brain Sciences
BioDr. Stephanie Balters is a neuroscientist, educator, and innovator committed to advancing team flourishing and purpose-driven innovation. As Director of the Empowerment Neuroscience Lab at the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Dr. Balters employs cutting-edge neuroimaging and computational methods to uncover how adverse experiences, cultural influences, and societal expectations shape emotional reactivity, cognition, and behavior within teams. Her research identifies barriers to trust, collaboration, and innovation, while developing evidence-based interventions to unlock human potential and foster thriving, high-impact teams. As a Human Factors Specialist at NATO, Dr. Balters translates her research into actionable insights, empowering leaders to build resilient, high-performing teams that drive purpose-driven innovation. Dr. Balters also leads team innovation workshops at Stanford University, fostering authenticity, trust, and alignment to inspire transformative ideas for team science and business. With a B.S. and M.S. in Mechanical Engineering and a Ph.D. in Engineering Design, Dr. Balters has held roles at Stanford’s Center for Design Research and the Computer Science Department before joining the School of Medicine.
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Jennifer L. Bruno
Instructor, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences - Interdisciplinary Brain Sciences
Current Research and Scholarly InterestsDr. Bruno is a translational researcher at the interface of developmental cognitive neuropsychology and neurobiology. An overarching goal of her work is to understand developmental windows of vulnerability—periods of risk for falling off the trajectory of typical brain development. Her research utilizes genetics, brain imaging, and deep behavioral phenotyping to bridge computational science with clinical knowledge, translating cutting-edge science to solve problems of great clinical need.
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Lu Chen
Professor of Neurosurgery and of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Current Research and Scholarly InterestsWhat distinguishes us humans from other animals is our ability to undergo complex behavior. The synapses are the structural connection between neurons that mediates the communication between neurons, which underlies our various cognitive function. My research program aims to understand the cellular and molecular mechanisms that underlie synapse function during behavior in the developing and mature brain, and how synapse function is altered during mental retardation.
