Sandra K Loo

Sandra K. Loo is a Professor-in-Residence in the Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Her research focuses on neurobiological mechanisms underlying ADHD, with an emphasis on EEG biomarkers, neuroimaging, and treatment outcomes. She has led multiple NIH-funded studies investigating brain connectivity, cognitive deficits, and biomarker-driven interventions for neurodevelopmental disorders.

Her work includes studies on trigeminal nerve stimulation for ADHD, EEG-based subtyping of ADHD, and the integration of neuroimaging with clinical outcomes. Notable contributions include identifying alpha oscillation abnormalities in ADHD and developing biomarkers for personalized treatment strategies. Dr. Loo collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to advance translational research in child and adolescent psychiatry.

Selected grants include NIH R21 and R01 awards for projects on real-time attention tracking, alpha oscillations in ADHD, and tic disorder neuroimaging. Her research spans ADHD comorbidity with Tic Disorders, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, and sleep disturbances. She also explores genetic underpinnings of EEG patterns and psychiatric phenotypes, contributing to precision medicine efforts.