Catherine F. Eubanks is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Yeshiva University . She holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology from Stony Brook University and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Beth Israel Medical Center, where she currently serves as Associate Director of the Psychotherapy Research Program. Education BA, Princeton University MDiv, Union Theological Seminary PhD, Stony Brook University Postdoctoral Fellowship, Beth Israel Medical Center Research Interests Dr. Eubanks specializes in: Therapeutic alliance ruptures and resolution Therapist characteristics linked to cross-theoretical effectiveness Psychotherapy skill enhancement through training and supervision Psychotherapy process research Contact Office: Resnick Campus - Rousso Building, Room 122 Phone: 646-592-4374
Jeremy Dahl is a Professor of Radiology (Pediatric Radiology) at Stanford University School of Medicine. He directs the Ultrasound Imaging & Instrumentation Lab and serves as Director of Research Academic Affairs in the Department of Radiology since 2020. He holds multiple affiliations across Stanford including Bio-X, the Cardiovascular Institute, Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance, Maternal & Child Health Research Institute, Stanford Cancer Institute, and Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute. Dr. Dahl received his B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Cincinnati (1999) and Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from Duke University (2004). His research focuses on developing ultrasonic beamforming and image reconstruction methods for diagnostic imaging applications, particularly techniques that generate high-quality images in difficult-to-image patients. His laboratory specializes in B-mode and Doppler imaging techniques that utilize additional information from ultrasonic wavefields to improve image quality and develop real-time imaging systems for clinical applications including cardiac, liver, and fetal imaging. Dr. Dahl's research has led to significant advancements in ultrasound molecular imaging platforms, sound speed estimation, aberration correction, and reverberation noise suppression. His work often bridges engineering innovation with clinical applications for cancer detection and other diseases. His recent publications demonstrate strong focus on machine learning applications in ultrasound, distributed aberration correction, and molecular imaging techniques. Fellow, American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (2021) Senior Member, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (2020) Distinguished Investigator Award, The Academy for Radiology & Biomedical Imaging Research (2018) Outstanding Paper Award, IEEE Ultrasonics, Ferroelectrics, and Frequency Control Society (2011) Dr. Dahl serves in editorial roles for major journals including IEEE Transactions on Medical Imaging (2017-2024) and IEEE Transactions on Ultrasonics, Ferroelectrics, and Frequency Control (2013-Present). His laboratory has successfully translated numerous innovations into clinical applications, with multiple patents including recent developments in pulsed focused ultrasound therapy and speed of sound quantification.
Dr. Kelsey A. Bonfils is a Nina Bell Suggs Endowed Professor and Assistant Professor in the School of Psychology at the University of Southern Mississippi, where she directs the Social Cognition & Recovery in Schizophrenia (SCORS) Lab. Her academic journey includes a PhD and MS in Clinical Psychology from Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, and a BS from the same institution. Dr. Bonfils' research focuses on social cognition mechanisms in schizophrenia-spectrum disorders, examining contributing factors like sleep disturbance and developing interventions to improve recovery outcomes. Her work spans clinical psychology applications for adults with serious mental illness, psychosis risk, and emotion regulation processes. She maintains active professional affiliations with the American Psychological Association, Society for Research in Psychopathology, and International Society of Interpersonal Psychotherapy. Her publication portfolio demonstrates strong research trends in: Social cognition and metacognition in psychotic disorders Sleep-psychopathology relationships Innovative psychotherapies for serious mental illness Mental health disparities and treatment accessibility Veterans' mental health services Dr. Bonfils has received the distinguished Nina Bell Suggs Endowed Professorship recognizing her contributions to clinical psychology research. She teaches graduate and undergraduate courses including Abnormal Psychology, Clinical Psychology Practicum, and Adult Psychotherapy. At the SCORS Lab, Dr. Bonfils leads research on social cognitive processes and recovery-oriented interventions for individuals with schizophrenia-spectrum disorders, with current projects investigating sleep-social cognition interactions and metacognitive therapies.
Akhil Chawla, MD is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery (Surgical Oncology) at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and Vice Chair of Regional Integration for the Department of Surgery. He leads the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center and directs key initiatives such as the Northwestern Medicine Pancreatic Cyst and High-Risk Clinic. His roles include Director of Surgical Oncology for the South Region and Director of Oncology Research in the West Region. Education & Training: BS and MD from the University of Cincinnati (2006–2010). Surgical training includes residencies at Case Western Reserve University (2017), and fellowships at MD Anderson Cancer Center (2014), as well as Harvard-affiliated institutions (Brigham and Women’s, Massachusetts General, Dana-Farber; 2019). Research Interests: Focuses on clinical trials, biomarker development, and response assessment of systemic therapies in solid tumors, particularly pancreatic cancer. Leads the Alliance A021806 trial, the largest pancreatic cancer trial in North America, and chairs the NCI GI Steering Committee’s Pancreas Task Force. Clinical Trials: Active trial Alliance A021806 evaluates perioperative chemotherapy for resectable pancreatic cancer. Enrollment criteria include adults with resectable pancreatic cancer. Locations: Chicago, IL. Recipient of NCI’s R50 Award for clinical trial infrastructure expansion. Directs the Northwestern Medicine Surgical Oncology Tumor Bank and Translational Research Laboratory. Awards & Leadership: Multiple mentorship awards (2022–2024), invited roles on national committees (e.g., NCI Liquid Biopsy Task Force), and editorial roles at Annals of Surgical Oncology and Frontiers in Oncology .
Heather A. Jones, Ph.D., serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology within Virginia Commonwealth University's College of Humanities and Sciences, holding joint appointments with the Department of African American Studies, Department of Pediatrics, and Institute for Women's Health. As a licensed clinical psychologist in Virginia, she maintains an active research program focused on reducing mental health disparities through culturally responsive interventions. Ph.D. in Psychology, University of Maryland at College Park (2006) Dr. Jones' research centers on three interconnected pillars: Black children and families' mental health, maternal mental health across the perinatal spectrum, and training culturally competent clinical psychologists. Her work specifically examines ADHD manifestations in Black youth, impacts of racial discrimination on adolescent mental health, and integration of behavioral health services within primary care settings. She employs mixed-methods approaches to address systemic barriers in mental healthcare access for underserved communities. Analysis of her 2023-2025 publications reveals consistent emphasis on health equity through studies of cultural competence in cancer survivorship, ADHD treatment representation gaps, and digital interventions for perinatal depression. Her methodological approaches span latent class analyses of service utilization, content analyses of historical research biases, and clinical trials of integrated care models, all contextualized within structural determinants of health. Dr. Jones has received significant recognition for her contributions: VCU College of Humanities and Sciences Distinguished Teaching Award (2023) VCU Department of Psychology Outstanding Mentoring Award (2023) Elizabeth Fries Young Investigator Award (2016) Clinical and Translational Research Award (2016) She actively mentors students, particularly supporting Black graduate trainees in pediatric psychology as evidenced by numerous student co-authorships. As Principal Investigator, she directs the $1.4M HRSA-funded Primary Care Psychology Training Collaborative providing pro bono services to urban Richmond and rural Virginia communities, recently expanded through an additional $1.1M grant serving Latinx immigrants and refugees. Her federally funded work consistently bridges research, clinical service, and community engagement. Dr. Jones co-directs the Families and Mental Health Research Lab and Primary Care Psychology Training Collaborative, leading interdisciplinary teams comprising psychology graduate students, pediatric residents, and community health workers. These initiatives operate within VCU's integrated primary care clinics, focusing on implementation science to scale evidence-based practices for underserved populations while training the next generation of healthcare providers.
Lauren M. Lipner, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Clinical Psychology Doctoral Program at Long Island University (LIU) Post, within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. She holds a B.A. from Pennsylvania State University and earned her M.A. and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Adelphi University in 2020. Her academic and clinical training includes an APA-accredited pre-doctoral internship at Pennsylvania Hospital/University of Pennsylvania Health System, a clinical postdoctoral fellowship at Mount Sinai Beth Israel, and a research and teaching postdoctoral fellowship at Adelphi University. Her research focuses on psychotherapy process and outcome, with an emphasis on the development and repair of the therapeutic alliance. Key areas include alliance rupture resolution, factors contributing to premature treatment termination, and methodological approaches to measuring therapeutic dynamics. She has contributed extensively to the literature through peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, and conference presentations. The most recent publications reflect a strong trend in advancing methodological rigor in studying alliance ruptures, utilizing control chart methods, single-case designs, and multi-method approaches. Her work bridges clinical practice with empirical research, particularly in cognitive-behavioral and integrative therapies for personality and anxiety disorders. Scientific awards and grants highlight her recognition in the field: Small Research Grant, Society for Psychotherapy Research (2021) Charles J. Gelso, Ph.D. Psychotherapy Research Grant, Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy (APA Division 29, 2023) Dr. Lipner has served as Principal Investigator on funded projects including 'The relationship between therapist flexibility, alliance rupture resolution, and premature treatment termination' and 'Reasons for dropout measure: Development and validation.' She is actively involved in professional organizations such as the American Psychological Association (Divisions 12 and 29), the Society for Psychotherapy Research, and the Society for the Exploration of Psychotherapy Integration. She regularly presents her research at national and international conferences, contributing to training and supervision literature, particularly in CBT and alliance-focused models. While no specific lab or research team is explicitly named in the text, her collaborative work with prominent researchers like Jeremy D. Safran, J. Christopher Muran, and Jacqueline P. Barber suggests active participation in a research network focused on psychotherapy process and integration. Her contributions to handbooks and case studies further indicate a strong commitment to clinical education and training.
Martha C. Tompson is Associate Professor and Clinical Program Director in the Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences at Boston University. She earned her PhD from UCLA and directs the Family Development and Treatment Lab. Her research examines family processes in mental health, with focus on depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia interventions. Key research areas include: Family-focused treatments for childhood depression Impact of maternal depression on child development Family psychoeducation for bipolar disorder Dr. Tompson has developed novel family-based interventions for preadolescent depression and studied transgenerational transmission of depression vulnerability. Her work emphasizes culturally responsive treatments and includes randomized trials demonstrating treatment efficacy. She mentors clinical psychology students and teaches evidence-based intervention strategies.
Michael G. Wheaton is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Barnard College, specializing in the psychopathology and treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and related conditions. He joined Barnard's faculty in 2017 after postdoctoral work at the New York State Psychiatric Institute and teaching roles at Yeshiva University. Education: B.A. from Cornell University; M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Professional Affiliations: Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT), International OCD Foundation (IOCDF), Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA). His research integrates cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) with neurobiological and psychological frameworks, emphasizing treatment outcomes for OCD, hoarding disorder, and anxiety-related conditions. Recent work explores the therapeutic working alliance, distress tolerance, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on OCD symptoms. He has contributed to advancements in exposure and response prevention (ERP) and pharmacotherapy augmentation for OCD. Scientific Awards: Recognized among the top 2% of cited authors globally. Recipient of 2024 Barnard faculty grants and awards. He teaches undergraduate courses in Abnormal Psychology and Introduction to Clinical Psychology . His collaborations with Barnard graduates and institutions highlight his engagement with student research and public mental health discourse, including media contributions to Business Insider and Time .
Miriam Steele serves as the Alfred J. and Monette C. Marrow Professor of Psychology at The New School for Social Research and Co-Director of the Center for Attachment Research. Her career bridges psychoanalytic theory with empirical child development research, focusing on attachment transmission across generations and clinical interventions. Her educational background includes a PhD from University College London (1990) and training as an Anna Freud Center psychoanalyst. She is a member of the Adult Attachment Interview Trainers’ Consortium and has co-edited seminal works including the Handbook of Attachment-Based Interventions (2018). Dr. Steele's research centers on intergenerational attachment patterns, with pioneering work establishing 'reflective functioning' as a key mechanism. Her NIH-funded studies examine attachment-based interventions for vulnerable families, while current projects explore body representation transmission, impacts of smartphone use on parent-child relationships, and embodiment in adolescence. She extends this work through interdisciplinary courses like 'Psychology for Designers' that connect psychology with Parsons School of Design. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals sustained focus on longitudinal attachment studies from pregnancy through adolescence, adoption outcomes, and pandemic impacts on family dynamics. Her work increasingly integrates cross-cultural perspectives, as seen in studies of caste systems in India and global mental health frameworks. Notable awards include the 2017 Bowlby-Ainsworth Award from the Center for Mental Health Promotion, a $15,000 New School Research Cluster Award for 'The Body as Metaphor' (2013-2014), and a $900,000 MCH Research Program Award for 'Birth to Three' (2012-2015). As an educator, she teaches 'Child and Adolescent Global Mental Health' and mentors PhD/MA students through the Center for Attachment Research. Her grant portfolio demonstrates strong funding success in intervention development and longitudinal studies, with recent work securing support for digital media impact research. The Center for Attachment Research, co-directed with Howard Steele, operates as a multidisciplinary hub involving NSSR psychology students, Eugene Lang undergraduates, and international interns. Current initiatives include the Group Attachment-Based Intervention (GABI), Body Group studies examining physical disability impacts, and embodiment research in emerging adulthood.
Gail Lewis is Visiting Professor of Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at Yale University and Reader Emerita at Birkbeck College. Her scholarship examines black feminism, intersectionality, psychoanalysis, welfare state, and racialised-gendered experience through feminist and anti-racist frameworks. As a founder of Britain's Organisation of Women of African and Asian Descent and Brixton Black Women's Group, her academic work is informed by decades of activism. She explores themes of identity formation, power dynamics, and social justice through interdisciplinary approaches.
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Karen S. Anderson, M.D., Ph.D. is a Professor of Medicine at Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, Arizona, where she serves as a Contract Physician in the Division of Hematology/Oncology within the Department of Internal Medicine. Her clinical practice focuses on breast cancer, and she is affiliated with the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Breast Clinic. As an active researcher, Dr. Anderson leads clinical trials in breast cancer immunotherapy and biomarker development. Dr. Anderson's educational background includes: Medical Scientist Training Program (MD), Duke University School of Medicine (1994) Ph.D. in Microbiology and Immunology, Duke University (1994) BA in Chemistry, University of Virginia (1986) Internship and Residency in Internal Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston Fellowship in Adult Hematology and Oncology, Dana Farber Cancer Institute Dr. Anderson's research focuses on cancer immunology with particular emphasis on breast cancer biomarkers, ovarian cancer biomarkers, pancreatic cancer biomarkers, cancer vaccines, and HPV-related cancers. Her work spans from basic immunology to clinical applications, with a strong focus on translating laboratory findings into clinical practice. She has developed innovative approaches for early cancer detection and has been instrumental in advancing breast cancer immunotherapy through clinical trials. Analysis of Dr. Anderson's recent publications reveals a consistent focus on breast cancer immunology, biomarker discovery, and HPV-related cancers. Her work integrates molecular biology, immunology, and clinical oncology to develop novel diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. Notably, her research has expanded to include computational approaches for neoantigen prediction and has addressed public health challenges including HPV-related cancer screening and even COVID-19 vaccine strategies. Dr. Anderson has received several prestigious awards: Outstanding Faculty Mentor Arizona State University Faculty Women's Association (2020) Chief Resident West Roxbury VA Hospital (1996) Phi Beta Kappa University of Virginia (1986) Merck Scholar (1986) Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society (1986) Echols Scholar University of Virginia (1982) Dr. Anderson has been actively involved in mentoring students and early-career researchers, serving on numerous thesis committees at Arizona State University across multiple departments including Molecular and Cellular Biology, Chemistry, and the Barrett Honors College. Her research is supported by multiple grants from the National Cancer Institute, including her role as Co-Chair of the Breast and Gynecologic Cancers Collaborative Group within the Early Detection Research Network. Dr. Anderson is a key member of the Arizona Biomarker Alliance Executive Committee and has established collaborative research teams focused on cancer biomarker discovery and validation. Her laboratory work integrates protein microarray technology, immunology, and cancer genomics to develop novel diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for breast and HPV-related cancers.
Lisa Wallner Samstag is a Professor of Psychology at Long Island University's Brooklyn Campus, affiliated with the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and Department of Psychology. She is Director of Psychotherapy Research and Clinical Supervisor at LIU's Psychological Services Center, and Senior Consultant at Mount Sinai Beth Israel's Psychotherapy Research Program. B.A. in Psychology from Queen’s University M.A., M.Phil., and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from City University of New York Her research focuses on therapeutic alliance development, alliance ruptures, process-outcome dynamics, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, and developmental themes like parenting and infertility. She has extensively published on ruptures in psychotherapy and their resolution. Dr. Samstag's publications span from 2004 to 2022, emphasizing therapeutic alliance dynamics, rupture repair strategies, and clinical outcomes across diverse psychotherapy approaches. Her work bridges theoretical concepts with practical applications in alliance-focused training. Fellow of the American Psychological Association (APA) She supervises trainees in alliance-focused therapy, co-edited a book on rupture repair, and contributes to psychotherapy literature through book chapters and editorship roles in APA journals.
Bryce McLeod, Ph.D., serves as Professor and Director of the Child/Adolescent Concentration within the Clinical Psychology Program at Virginia Commonwealth University's Department of Psychology. Tenured faculty member with active research leadership directing the CREATE Lab focused on community-based mental health implementation science. Education: Ph.D. in Psychology, University of California, Los Angeles (2004) Dr. McLeod's research centers on implementation science for evidence-based practices in youth mental health, specializing in treatment integrity measurement, implementation sustainment factors, and community-school intervention development. His CREATE Lab develops pragmatic tools for measuring treatment fidelity, optimizes training/consultation strategies, and creates flexible interventions for real-world settings serving youth with behavioral and emotional challenges. Current work emphasizes school-based prevention systems and community mental health implementation frameworks. His publication record (2011-2022) reveals consistent focus on measurement innovation for implementation science, particularly treatment integrity instruments and therapeutic alliance assessment in youth contexts. Key trends include developing locally-managed data systems for schools, cross-treatment fidelity measurement approaches, and mechanistic models for training effectiveness - all targeting practical implementation barriers in community settings. Scientific Awards: VCU Department of Psychology Outstanding Service Award (2016) VCU Department of Psychology Outstanding Research Award (2011) NIH Clinical Research Loan Repayment Award Renewal (2011-2013) NIH Clinical Research Loan Repayment Award (2006-2008) As dedicated mentor, Dr. McLeod trains graduate students in applied implementation research through CREATE Lab projects, emphasizing community-engaged scholarship. His NIH-funded research portfolio supports multiple active grants including CEDARS, PRISM, and Sustainment of Evidence-Based Programs in Schools initiatives. Current funding focuses on optimizing measurement-based care systems and identifying key fidelity indicators for community implementation. Dr. McLeod leads the CREATE Lab conducting community-based implementation research across multiple funded projects including CEDARS, PRISM, and CHILD initiatives. The lab develops practice elements for flexible interventions, creates pragmatic fidelity measures, and tests implementation strategies in school and community mental health settings through active collaborations with local agencies and school systems.
Margaret Greenwald serves as Associate Professor and Ph.D. Coordinator in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) within Wayne State University's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Previously department chair (2014-2020), she is a Licensed and Certified Speech-Language Pathologist (CCC-SLP) recognized in 2022 as Wayne State's Outstanding Graduate Mentor in the health sciences. Her academic credentials include: M.A. in Speech-Language Pathology (University of Florida) Ph.D. in Communicative Sciences and Disorders (University of Florida) Post Doctoral Research Training in Cognitive Neuropsychology (University of Maryland, Department of Neurology) Dr. Greenwald's research centers on adult neurogenic communication disorders , specializing in aphasia, traumatic brain injury, and stroke rehabilitation through cognitive neuropsychology. Her work employs Magnetoencephalography (MEG) to map brain-behavior relationships during language and musical processing tasks, revealing critical insights for rehabilitation. She actively bridges clinical practice with neuroscience to develop evidence-based interventions. Analysis of her recent publications shows consistent focus on neuroimaging applications for understanding language disorders, with growing emphasis on telepractice implementation and the cognitive effects of musical training. Her work demonstrates strong translational value, connecting basic neuroscience to clinical rehabilitation protocols while maintaining rigorous methodological standards. Her scientific recognition includes: Outstanding Graduate Mentor in the Health Sciences, Wayne State University (2022) As an educator, Dr. Greenwald teaches graduate courses in aphasia, neuromuscular speech disorders, research methods, and doctoral seminars, plus undergraduate speech-language pathology instruction. She supervises doctoral research as Ph.D. coordinator and mentors students through clinical research projects. Her teaching integrates current neuroscience findings with clinical practice standards. She maintains active professional engagement through memberships in the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA), Academy of Aphasia, and International Neuropsychological Society, contributing to both clinical guidelines development and research community advancement.
Peter A. Tass is a Professor of Neurosurgery at Stanford University's School of Medicine, where he leads the Tass Lab within the Department of Neurosurgery. His research focuses on developing groundbreaking neuromodulation techniques designed to impact the course of neurological diseases including Parkinson's disease, stroke, epilepsy, and tinnitus. The Tass Lab is part of several prestigious Stanford initiatives including Bio-X, the Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance, the Maternal & Child Health Research Institute (MCHRI), and the Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute. MD from Universities of Ulm and Heidelberg, Germany (1989) PhD in Physics from University of Stuttgart, Germany (1993) Diploma (master's degree) in Mathematics from University of Stuttgart, Germany (1993) Habilitation thesis in Physiology from RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany (2001) Dr. Tass's primary research interests center around computational neuroscience approaches to understanding and treating neurological disorders. His lab pioneers neuromodulation techniques based on thorough computational modeling that employs dynamic self-organization, plasticity, and other neuromodulation principles to produce sustained therapeutic effects after stimulation. He specifically focuses on developing stimulation methods that cause sustained neural desynchronization by unlearning abnormal synaptic interactions. His work spans both invasive techniques like deep brain stimulation and non-invasive approaches such as vibrotactile and acoustic stimulation. Current projects involve developing novel therapies for Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, tinnitus, and other neurological conditions using comprehensive computational neuroscience methods derived from non-linear dynamics, statistical physics, and numerics. Analysis of Dr. Tass's recent publications reveals a strong focus on coordinated reset stimulation techniques, neural network modeling with plasticity mechanisms, and computational approaches to brain stimulation. His work consistently bridges theoretical computational neuroscience with clinical applications, particularly for Parkinson's disease treatment. A significant portion of his recent research examines how stimulation parameters, sequences, and timing affect long-lasting desynchronization effects in neural networks. His publications demonstrate an interdisciplinary approach combining physics, mathematics, neuroscience, and clinical medicine to develop novel therapeutic interventions. Member of the European Academy of Sciences and Arts (2012) Nicolaus August Otto Innovation Prize (2011) German Innovation Award in Medicine (2011) Rapid Response Innovation Awards from The Michael J. Fox Foundation (2009, 2010) Runner-up for the German future prize (2006) Erwin Schrödinger prize (2005) Fritz Winter prize (2000) Dr. Tass actively mentors a diverse team of researchers including staff scientists, postdoctoral fellows, clinician-scientists, and students. His lab currently includes researchers with backgrounds in physics, computational neuroscience, biomedical engineering, and clinical neurology. The lab is involved in multiple clinical trials, including studies on coordinated reset spinal cord stimulation and vibrotactile coordinated reset stimulation for Parkinson's disease. His research is supported by various funding sources including foundations focused on neurological disorders and innovation in medical technology. Dr. Tass collaborates extensively with both internal Stanford researchers and external collaborators worldwide. The Tass Lab at Stanford is a multidisciplinary research group comprising physicists, neuroscientists, engineers, and clinicians working together to develop novel neuromodulation therapies. The lab team includes staff scientists like Justus Kromer (theoretical physicist), postdocs like Daniel Ehrens and Kanishk Chauhan, clinician-scientists like Tina Munjal, and clinical research coordinators. The lab maintains active collaborations with Stanford colleagues across departments including Kwabena Boahen, Vivek P. Buch, and Jaimie Henderson, as well as external collaborators like Alexander Neiman and Kęstutis Pyragas. Current research directions include developing non-invasive vibrotactile treatments for Parkinson's disease, acoustic coordinated reset therapy for tinnitus, and responsive deep brain stimulation for conditions like loss-of-control eating.
