Stanford School of Medicine at Stanford Research Park

MRI for Basic Scientists Symposium
2026-04-28 13:00 - 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Stanford Neurosciences Building, 290 Jane Stanford Way, Stanford, CA, 94305, United States
Last day to register for a symposium about utilizing MRI in research! Register here.
The Neurosciences Preclinical Imaging Laboratory(NPIL) at Wu Tsai Neuro invites you to attend the annual NPIL Symposium! Agenda attached.

Date: Tuesday, April 28
Time: 1:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: Stanford Neurosciences Building, E241
Learn more

Please contact Jieun Kim at jkim69@stanford.edu with any questions.

Weaving into Nature at The Hub
2026-04-22 11:30 - 13:00 | The Hub (3215 Porter Drive), 3215 Porter Drive, Palo Alto, California, 94304
Weaving into Nature
Wednesday, April 22 | 11:30 AM — 1:00 PM | The Hub, 3215 Porter Drive
Celebrate Earth Day in this hands-on, meditative workshop using repurposed magazine images of nature. Guided by Bebe Jacobs, you’ll learn simple paper-weaving techniques to cut, interlace, and create beautifully layered compositions while exploring ideas of sustainability and renewal.
Drop in anytime between 11:30 AM and 1:00 PM to slow down, explore patterns and textures, and turn discarded materials into one-of-a-kind artwork.
Register

Cytiva Office Hour
2026-04-16 11:30 - 13:00 | 1701 Page Mill Road, 1701 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA, 94304, United States
You’re invited to: Cytiva Office Hour
Where: 1701 Pagemill Rd, Kitchen area/Lobby
When: April 16, 2026, 11:30am – 1:00pm
Bring your questions on: chromatography, Western blotting, protein interactions/kinetics, cell culture, molecular diagnostics or anything life science, we’ll try to help!
Cytiva Contact:
Nitish Agrawal
nitish.agrawal@cytiva.com

Earth Month Fair at The Hub
2026-04-16 11:00 - 13:30 | The Hub (3215 Porter Drive), 3215 Porter Drive, Palo Alto, California, 94304
Today, April 16 | 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM | The Hub, 3215 Porter Drive
Please join us today anytime between 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM for our annual Earth Month Fair. Representatives from various sectors will share how their organizations contribute to sustainability, and how you can be part of the solution too.

Transportation (Commute with Enterprise, Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition, Stanford Research Park Transportation, Scoop Commute, and others)
Energy (Palo Alto Utilities)
Food services (Coupa Café)

While you’re there, enjoy complimentary refreshments and enter our gift card drawing.

Growing Your Money: A Practical Introduction to Investing at The Hub
2026-04-15 12:00 - 13:00 | The Hub (3215 Porter Drive), 3215 Porter Drive, Palo Alto, California, 94304
Growing Your Money: A Practical Introduction to Investing
Wednesday, April 15 | 12:00 PM — 1:00 PM| The Hub, 3215 Porter Drive
Many people know they “should be investing,” but the path forward can feel confusing, technical, or filled with conflicting advice.
In this session, financial wellness educator Danial Khan offers a practical introduction to the fundamentals of growing your money. Rather than focusing on market predictions or complicated strategies, this workshop focuses on helping participants understand how investing fits into the broader picture of financial well-being.
RSVP

Wu Tsai Neuro Seminar w/ Bill Newsome - SRP Livestream Locations
2026-04-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Stanford Neurosciences Building, 290 Jane Stanford Way, Stanford, CA, 94305, United States
Good morning SOM Stanford Research Park Community,
We invite you to join us for next week’s Neurosciences Seminar. The seminar will be held in-person on the main Stanford campus with 3 satellite viewing locations in Stanford Research Park.
🗓️ Wed, Apr 15, 2026
Eye, Brain and Decision: A Stanford Retrospective
Bill Newsome, PhD
Stanford University | Host: Stephen Baccus (Baccus Lab)
This seminar is the annual Eric M. Shooter Lecture, co-sponsored by the Department of Neurobiology. Seminar will be at 3PM rather than the usual noontime, join the speaker for a reception in the Theory Center following the seminar.
Across 70 years, the primate visual system has provided a critical test bed for exploring neural mechanisms that mediate visual perception and visually-based decision-making. Some of the most illuminating experiments were performed in my laboratory at Stanford. I will present a cook’s tour of these experiments, including their conceptual origins and key results. The presentation will be enlivened by never-before-seen-in-public photographs and data figures from lab archives. I will close with a few thoughts about academic duty, and why Stanford is such a fantastic place to do neuroscience!
⏰ Time: 12:00-1:00 PM (PT)
Come 15 minutes early (11:45 AM) to enjoy coffee, cookies, and conversation with the speaker and your colleagues (main campus location only)
📍 Locations:

Main Campus (in person): Gunn Rotunda (E241), Stanford Neurosciences Building
Stanford Research Park satellite locations:

3172 Porter Drive, Room 253
3174 Porter Drive, Room 140
1070 Arastradero Road, Room 211

Learn about the SRP satellites »
Learn more and get involved:

Nominate speakers for the 2026-2027 seminar series
About the Wu Tsai Neurosciences Seminar Series »
Sign up to dine or meet with the seminar speakers »
See all upcoming and past seminars »
Sign up for Wu Tsai Neuro’s mailing list »
Join the #neuroscience slack channel »

📅 Want to add all of the seminars to your calendar?
Download the calendar here or, for live updates, copy this link and use these instructions for subscribing to a public calendar: Outlook, Mac, Google Calendar.
Best regards,
Emily Elrod (she/they)

Raffle+Talk: Communicating for Career Success
2026-04-14 10:00 - 11:00 | Li Ka Shing Center, 291 Campus Drive, Stanford, CA, 94305Li Ka Shing Center, United States
All students, postdocs, and staff are welcome to attend! This is a great opportunity to learn how to communicate your research effectively to decision-makers. There will also be a raffle to win a copy of the book “Championing Science”.
Communicating for Career Success (RSVP below!)
Tue, April 14, 2026, 10-11am | LKSC 130
Are you a student or scientist who needs to communicate research to decision makers—such as funding agencies, faculty, industry partners, or hiring managers? What’s the most effective way to explain your work to experts outside your field who influence your career? Join Amy Aines, co-author of Championing Science: Communicating Your Ideas to Decision Makers, to learn how to engage your audience, deliver impactful messages, and make the most of the first two minutes of a talk, pitch, or other high-stakes conversation.
RSVP here to enter a raffle to win a copy of the book: https://bit.ly/4mnZI51 Coffee & pastries will be provided.
About the Speaker: Amy Aines is a communication strategist and co-author of Championing Science, known for her philosophy that “Words Matter!” She has worked with more than 100 companies across telecom, life sciences, and high-tech sectors. Today, she focuses on helping scientists and scholars build communication skills that drive career success and real-world impact.

Frontiers in Cell and Gene Therapy and Regenerative Medicine Seminar
2026-04-08 12:00 - 13:00 | James Clark Center (318 Campus Drive), 318 Campus Drive, Stanford, CA, 94305, United States
Dear Colleagues,
I hope everyone is having a great Monday!
As a reminder, the Center for Definitive and Curative Medicine (CDCM) is hosting its next speaker in the “Frontiers in Cell and Gene Therapy and Regenerative Medicine” seminar series on Wednesday, April 8th.
This Wednesday, the CDCM will be inviting Dr. Terrence R. Flotte, provost and executive deputy chancellor of UMass Chan Medical School and dean of the T.H. Chan School of Medicine.
Please join us from 12:00 – 1:00 PM at the James Clark Center Auditorium!
Best,
Nick Yu
Communications Manager
Center for Definitive and Curative Medicine

Leica Stellaris TauSTED Seminar and Demonstrations
2026-04-07 10:00 - 17:00 | Stanford Neurosciences Building, 290 Jane Stanford Way, Stanford, CA, 94305, United States
Dear all,
The CSIF-Neuroscience Microscopy Service is hosting a seminar and a demo on the new TauSTED microscope: Leica STELLARIS TauSTED Xtend.

Seminar: April 7th | 10:00AM | ChEM-H / Stanford Neurosciences Building | Seminar Room E153
Demonstrations on samples (you can bring your own!): April 7th – 24th in Room E159H

TauSTED Xtend is the next step in the evolution of super-resolution and fluorescence lifetime. It combines lifetime-based information with an additional spatial readout. This results in a significant gain in resolution, especially at lower STED depletion powers, allowing to extend multicolor live imaging capabilities at remarkable nanoscale, even with a single STED laser line. This technology enables resolving details and objects at nanoscale and perform longer live imaging at nanoscale resolution. This permits the direct monitor and instant feedback on the results while performing the experiments. It is fully compatible with standard fluorophores and with your preferred protocols for STED.
For more information, please check the flyer.
For any questions or to schedule demos please contact Jeremy Carver, jeremy.carver@leica-microsystems.com
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Vendor: Visual Sonics
2026-04-03 14:00 - 15:00 | CA
Upcoming Tech Talk
Discover the Power of Precision: Unveiling the Vevo F2xc Platform
Join us virtually on Friday April 3, 2026
About the talk
This talk will explore the latest innovations of the Vevo F2xc ultrasound system for preclinical research. High-frequency ultrasound offers exceptional resolution and real-time imaging for anatomical and functional studies in small animals.
We will highlight the latest technical advancements on the Vevo F2xc by discussing new imaging modes, improved transducer technology, and enhanced image processing algorithms, as well as how they can be applied across a variety of research areas.
Scan to register
Our Presenter:
Anna St. Lorenz
Scientific Applications Specialist,
FUJIFILMS VisualSonics

Stanford Arweh Hall Pizza & Science
2026-04-02 12:00 - 13:00 | ’Arweh Hall (1701 Page Mill Rd), 1701 Page Mill Rd, Palo Alto, California, 94304
Stanford Arweh Hall Pizza & Science
Intro to the Lakkis Lab: Immunobiology of Transplant Rejection
Fadi G. Lakkis, MD
Professor of Medicine (Nephrology), Stanford University
Thursday, April 2, 2026
12PM – 1PM (PST)
In person: 1701 Page Mill Road, Conference Room 209, Palo Alto, CA
Zoom Details:
Meeting ID: 997 0199 2106
Password: [REDACTED]
Sponsored by: Stanford Prediatric GI

Cytiva Office Hour
2026-04-02 11:30 - 13:00 | ’Enésmin Hall (1651 Page Mill Rd), 1651 Page Mill Rd, Palo Alto, California, 94304
You’re invited to: Cytiva Office Hour
Where: Outside Rm 1240, 1651 Page Mill Rd, Palo Alto CA
When: April 2, 2026, 11:30am – 1:00pm
Bring your questions on: chromatography, Western blotting, protein interactions/kinetics, cell culture, molecular diagnostics or anything life science, we’ll try to help!
We’ll bring pizza and swags!
Cytiva Contact:
Nitish Agrawal
nitish.agrawal@cytiva.com

Vendor: BioLegend
2026-04-01 13:00 - 15:00 | ’Arweh Hall (1701 Page Mill Rd), 1701 Page Mill Rd, Palo Alto, California, 94304
BioLegend from Revvity
April Fools… But This Event Is No Joke!
April 1, 2026, from 1:00PM – 3:00PM PT
1701 Page Mill Rd Lobby
Stop by for coffee, snacks, and great conversation!
Whether you’re a familiar face or we’re meeting you for the first time, we’d love to connect, hear about your research, and share some exciting updates about technologies that might support your work.
No tricks. No gimmicks. Just:

Cutting-edge solutions for your research challenges
Expert technical support from our Bay Area team
And great conversation!

Drop-ins welcome – we look forward to meeting you!
Questions? Contact your local BioLegend FAS – jade.moore@revvity.com

CDCM 10th Annual Symposium + CDCM Innovation Week
2026-03-31 09:00 - 17:00 | Li Ka Shing Center, 291 Campus Drive, Stanford, CA, 94305Li Ka Shing Center, United States
Dear Colleagues,
We are excited to announce that registration for the CDCM 10th Annual Symposium is now open! Join us on March 31, 2026, at Berg Hall (Li Ka Shing Learning and Knowledge Center) or via livestream.
This upcoming conference marks the 10th Anniversary, celebrating a decade of innovation within the Cell and Gene Therapy field. Renowned speakers, including scientists, clinicians, patient advocates, translational investigators, and industry professionals from the biotech and pharmaceutical sectors, will present their research and work.
As we celebrate a decade of progress, the 2026 symposium will feature a special theme: “The Past, Present, and Future of Cell and Gene Therapy.” In addition, we are excited to host the 2nd Annual Stem Cell and Gene Therapy Boot Camp, led by Stanford’s CIRM Alpha Clinic
To register and for more information, please visit our event webpage.
Furthermore, the CDCM will host a poster session during lunch; there will be prizes available based on our judges’ discretion. If you are interested in participating, please sign up here.
Don’t miss this 10th Anniversary celebration of the CDCM Annual Symposium! We look forward to seeing everyone there!

Stanford Alpha Clinic's Annual Clinical Trial Bootcamp
2026-03-30 13:00 - 17:00 | E.D. Stone Alway Building, 300 Pasteur Drive, Stanford, CA, 94305, United States
Location: Alway Building Room M112, Stanford University School of Medicine (Cooper Lane, Palo Alto, CA 94304)
Stanford Alpha Clinic’s Education Working Group is pleased to announce our Second Annual Clinical Trial Bootcamp.
The bootcamp will be held on March 30 at 1 PM.
Join us for an informative afternoon with experts in the stem cell and gene therapy field. During this session participants can expect to:

Use a case study of a successful early phase stem cell therapy clinical program to underscore unique requirements for success;
Define the types of nonclinical data needed to support an investigational new drug (IND);
Highlight requirements for a successful clinical protocol;
Examine what it takes to develop a budget;
Understand operations of an early phase clinical program;

All are welcome to attend – our content will be intended for stem cell experts, RNs, NPs, and Postdocs. People with a keen interest in translational science are likely to enjoy and learn from this event.

Women and Biking Lunch & Learn
2026-03-26 12:00 - 13:00 | CA
Women and Biking
Mar 26, 2026 12:00 PM
As we honor and celebrate women during Women’s History Month, we invite you to join us for this virtual “lunch & learn” class geared specially for those who identify as women. Whether you’re new to cycling or want to build on your existing experience, you’re not alone on your journey. Bring your curiosity and questions! A cycling educator with Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition will cover the following – as well as any questions you may have:

Road Safety and Bike Infrastructure: Understand the basics of road safety, bike lanes, and the infrastructure available to help you ride confidently and safely. This section will cover essential guidelines to ensure your safety and comfort on the road.
Overcoming Barriers to Bicycling: Discover the common obstacles that women often face when starting to bike and explore practical solutions to overcome these challenges. Gain insights and tips that will empower you to enjoy cycling more regularly.

Let’s embark on a fulfilling and empowering bicycling journey together! Take the first step toward becoming a more confident cyclist.
Register Here

Wu Tsai Neuro Seminar w/ Takao Hensch - SRP Livestream Locations
2026-03-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Stanford Neurosciences Building, 290 Jane Stanford Way, Stanford, CA, 94305, United States
Good morning SOM Stanford Research Park Community,
We invite you to join us for next week’s Neurosciences Seminar. The seminar will be held in-person on the main Stanford campus with 3 satellite viewing locations in Stanford Research Park.
🗓️ Thurs, Mar 26, 2026
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Takao Hensch, PhD
Harvard University | Host: Guosong Hong (Hong Lab)
⏰ Time: 12:00-1:00 PM (PT)
Come 15 minutes early (11:45 AM) to enjoy coffee, cookies, and conversation with the speaker and your colleagues (main campus location only)
📍 Locations:

Main Campus (in person): Gunn Rotunda (E241), Stanford Neurosciences Building
Stanford Research Park satellite locations:

3172 Porter Drive, Room 253
3174 Porter Drive, Room 140
1070 Arastradero Road, Room 211

Learn about the SRP satellites »
Learn more and get involved:

Nominate speakers for the 2026-2027 seminar series
About the Wu Tsai Neurosciences Seminar Series »
Sign up to dine or meet with the seminar speakers »
See all upcoming and past seminars »
Sign up for Wu Tsai Neuro’s mailing list »
Join the #neuroscience slack channel »

📅 Want to add all of the seminars to your calendar?
Download the calendar here or, for live updates, copy this link and use these instructions for subscribing to a public calendar: Outlook, Mac, Google Calendar.
Best regards,
Emily Elrod (she/they)
Programs Associate | Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute, Stanford University

The Science and Practice of Flourishing in Daily Life at The Hub
2026-03-25 12:00 - 13:00 | The Hub (3215 Porter Drive), 3215 Porter Drive, Palo Alto, California, 94304
The Science and Practice of Flourishing in Daily Life
Wednesday, March 25 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | The Hub, 3215 Porter Drive
Join this interactive workshop to explore the PERMA model of flourishing, gain deeper insight into your well-being, and learn practical, science-based strategies to increase joy, practice self-compassion, manage stress, and strengthen social connections.
Decades of psychological research show that happiness and well-being can be intentionally cultivated through small, everyday actions.
You’ll leave with simple tools you can integrate into your daily routine to support greater calm, resilience, and overall well-being.
RSVP

SMCHC for IBD & Celiac Disease: Spring Research Seminar
2026-03-24 12:00 - 13:00 | Li Ka Shing Center, 291 Campus Drive, Stanford, CA, 94305Li Ka Shing Center, United States
Research Seminar Series
Two Frontiers in IBD: Prevention Clinic Implementation and Skin Tape Transcriptomics for Precision Care
March 24th, 2026
12PM – 1PM
Li Ka Shing Center Room 120
291 Campus Drive
Register Now!
https://bit.ly/48sk8V3
Elizabeth Spencer, MD, MS
Icahn School of Medicine
Associate Professor of Pediatric Gastroenterology
Director, Pediatric IBD Translational Research Program
Co-Director, IBD Prevention Clinic
This lecture will also be available via Zoom. Please use the registration link to receive the Zoom invitation.
Registration link: https://bit.ly/48sk8V3
Questions? Please contact:
ibdceliacstaff@stanford.edu
Lunch will be provided on a first-come first-serve basis

Cytiva Office Hours
2026-03-24 11:00 - 13:00 | Miryan Hall (3145 Porter Drive), 3145 Porter Drive, Palo Alto, California
You’re invited to Cytiva Office Hour
When: March 24, 2026. 11:00AM – 1:00PM
Where: 3145 Porter Dr, Palo Alto, CA (Miryan Hall)
Bring your questions on: chromatography, Western blotting, protein interactions/kinetics, cell culture, molecular diagnostics or anything life science, we’ll try to help! We’ll bring snacks and swags!
Cytiva Contact:
Nitish Agrawal
nitish.agrawal@cytiva.com

Vendor - Novogene
2026-03-19 12:00 - 14:00 | 1701 Page Mill Road, 1701 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA, 94304, United States
The Novogene team will be hosting Office Hours at Stanford Research Park!
Office hours are an opportunity to connect with your Novogene rep to:

Discuss your next-generation sequencing projects and experimental design
Learn about Novogene’s comprehensive NGS services and platforms
Get pricing and turnaround time estimates for your projects
Explore Single Cell RNA Sequencing, Whole Genome Sequencing, and the new Ultima platform sequencing options
Review sample quality requirements and submission guidelines

Date: Thursday, March 19th, 2026 from 12 PM to 2 PM PST
Location: Research Park – Lobby of 1701 Page Mill Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94304
Novogene Team
Gerry Gonzalez – gerry.gonzalez@novogeneusa.com
Pierce Popson – pierce.pops

Free Karate Demo at The Hub
2026-03-19 12:00 - 13:00 | The Hub (3215 Porter Drive), 3215 Porter Drive, Palo Alto, California, 94304
Free Karate Demo with Sensei Farbod Tabesh
Thursday, March 19 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | The Hub, 3215 Porter Drive
This demo class offers a glimpse into the practice and philosophy of karate. Participants will learn how martial arts develop discipline, confidence, focus, and physical awareness. Karate is not about aggression but about self-development and strengthening both body and character.
The session includes a traditional kata (form) demonstration, a guided warm-up, and practice of basic stances, punches, and blocks. You’ll also hear about concepts explored in the full multi-class program, including kata and bunkai (the practical applications within forms).
RSVP

SelleckChem: Free Antibody Samples for Stanford Researchers
2026-03-19 10:30 - 14:00 | Híišen Hall (3165 Porter Drive)
SelleckChem.com
We want to save you time and money with our Premium Services
Discounted Small Modules
Free Antibody Samples
Free Aliquot Service
Thursday, 3/19 @ 3165 Porter Drive, from 10:30am – 2:00pm
SelleckChem Manager: Sunny Lee
stanford.sales01@selleckchem.com

California Poppies Stained-Glass Bookmark Workshop at The Hub
2026-03-18 11:30 - 13:00 | The Hub (3215 Porter Drive), 3215 Porter Drive, Palo Alto, California, 94304
California Poppies Stained-Glass Bookmark Workshop
Wednesday, March 18 | 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM | The Hub, 3215 Porter Drive
Bring the warmth of spring to life in this hands-on stained-glass bookmark workshop inspired by California’s iconic poppies. Stop by any time between 11:30 AM and 1:00 PM to create your own artwork.
Guided by artist Bebe Jacobs, participants will explore light, color, and transparency while creating their own bookmark on vellum. Using layered markers and bold botanical lines, you’ll design a delicate, stained-glass-style piece that glows beautifully when held up to the light.
Register

"Think Faster, Talk Smarter" at The Hub
2026-03-12 12:00 - 13:00 | The Hub (3215 Porter Drive), 3215 Porter Drive, Palo Alto, California, 94304
Think Faster, Talk Smarter
Thursday, March 12 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | The Hub, 3215 Porter Drive
Communication is critical to success in business and life. Yet many of us are uneasy about speaking in public, especially in impromptu, “off the cuff” situations.
Join Matt Abrahams, Stanford Graduate School of Business lecturer, bestselling author, and the host of the award-winning podcast Think Fast, Talk Smart, to learn and practice techniques that will help you speak spontaneously with greater confidence and clarity.
Register

CDCM: Frontiers in Cell and Gene Therapy and Regenerative Medicine Seminar
2026-03-11 12:00 - 13:00 | James Clark Center (318 Campus Drive), 318 Campus Drive, Stanford, CA, 94305, United States
This monthly series spotlights influential voices advancing applied science in cell and gene therapy, regenerative medicine, and stem cell biology. We are specifically seeking high-level, symposium-style presentations that explore emerging concepts, novel technologies, or translational breakthroughs—not routine project updates or narrow data talks.
Seminar Details:

Speaker: Yang Sun, MD, PhD – “All for one and one for all: advancing personalized medicine for eye diseases“
When: March 11, 2026
Time: 12:00–1:00 PM PT
Format: 45–50 minute presentation followed by Q&A
Location: in-person, James H. Clark Center auditorium

Donate Blood at The Hub!
2026-03-11 10:00 - 14:00 | The Hub (3215 Porter Drive), 3215 Porter Drive, Palo Alto, California, 94304
Give Blood For a Chance to Win Tickets to the Warriors Vs. Lakers Game
Wednesday, March 11 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | The Hub, 3215 Porter Drive
Join the upcoming blood drive at The Hub at Stanford Research Park and support patients in our community. Everyone who donates blood will get a chance to win two club suite tickets to the April 9 Warriors versus Lakers game.
Register

Wu Tsai Neuro Seminar w/ Alex Kwan - SRP Livestream Locations
2026-03-05 12:00 - 13:00 | Stanford Neurosciences Building, 290 Jane Stanford Way, Stanford, CA, 94305, United States
Good morning SOM Stanford Research Park Community,
We invite you to join us for today’s Neurosciences Seminar. The seminar will be held in-person on the main Stanford campus with 3 satellite viewing locations in Stanford Research Park.
🗓️ Mar 5, 2026
Making synapses with psychedelics
Alex Kwan, PhD
Cornell University | Host: Austen Casey (Heifets Lab)
This seminar is co-presented by Psychiatry Grand Rounds | Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Numerous drugs have the ability to alter our perception, cognition, and mood. Some of these compounds, such as ketamine and serotonergic psychedelics, have also shown promise as treatment for mental illnesses. The behavioral effects are often long-lasting, presumably because the drugs act on synapses and dendrites to induce plasticity in the brain. In this talk, I will describe a series of studies from my lab aimed at understanding the mechanism of action of psilocybin, using subcellular-resolution two-photon imaging, in vivo electrophysiology, rabies viral tracing, and other molecular and behavioral approaches in mice. The results provide insights into the drug action of psychedelics on neural circuits.
⏰ Time: 12:00-1:00 PM (PT)
Come 15 minutes early (11:45 AM) to enjoy coffee, cookies, and conversation with the speaker and your colleagues (main campus location only)
📍 Locations:

Main Campus (in person): Gunn Rotunda (E241), Stanford Neurosciences Building
Stanford Research Park satellite locations:

3172 Porter Drive, Room 253
3174 Porter Drive, Room 140
1070 Arastradero Road, Room 211

Learn about the SRP satellites »
Learn more and get involved:

Nominate speakers for the 2026-2027 seminar series
About the Wu Tsai Neurosciences Seminar Series »
Sign up to dine or meet with the seminar speakers »
See all upcoming and past seminars »
Sign up for Wu Tsai Neuro’s mailing list »
Join the #neuroscience slack channel »

📅 Want to add all of the seminars to your calendar?
Download the calendar here or, for live updates, copy this link and use these instructions for subscribing to a public calendar: Outlook, Mac, Google Calendar.
Best regards,
Emily Elrod (she/they)
Programs Associate | Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute, Stanford University

Women's History Month at SRP Med Cafe
2026-03-05 11:00 - 14:00 | Med Cafe, 3145 Porter Drive, Palo Alto, CA, 94304, United States
During the month of March, Bon Appétit Management Company commemorates and celebrates the importance of all women in our food system from culinarians and farmers to managers and leaders.
We’re amplifying one of our hardworking culinarians, Diana Lopez for Women’s History Month. Sharing one of the hearty and nourishing soup she likes to prepare for her family “Smoky Eggplant and Lentil Soup”. Her love for cooking began as a little girl beside her mama, where helping the family grew into a lasting passion.
Come try for yourself on Thursday, 3/5 11am – 2pm

Feedback Lab: Influence, Assertiveness & IDP Conversations That Move You Forward
2026-03-04 02:30 - 16:00 | Li Ka Shing Center, 291 Campus Drive, Stanford, CA, 94305Li Ka Shing Center, United States
A few spots are still available. Please register at the link below.
Feedback Lab: Influence, Assertiveness & IDP Conversations That Move You Forward
3/4/26, 2:30-4:00pm, LKSC 308
Register here: https://stanford.joinhandshake.com/events/1919799
This interactive workshop is designed for MD, PhD, MS students and postdocs in the biosciences who want to communicate with clarity and confidence. We’ll explore practical strategies for giving and receiving feedback effectively, persuading when you don’t have formal authority, and making the most of your IDP conversations.
This is a true “lab” experience: participants will practice real-time feedback and influence skills through guided role plays and case studies. Come prepared with a general situation you’d like to workshop. We’ll also cover managing anxiety, developing assertiveness without losing authenticity, adapting to different communication styles, and navigating common (and unique) complications in academic environments. Leave with language you can use immediately — and the confidence to use it.
Questions? Stevie Eberle seberle@stanford.edu
