Professor of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine (University Tenure Line), Professor of Bioengineering (by Courtesy)
Patrick L. Purdon, Ph.D., is a Professor of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine (University Tenure Line) and a Professor of Bioengineering (by Courtesy). Dr. Purdon received his A.B. in Engineering Sciences from Harvard College in 1996, his M.S. in Electrical Engineering from MIT in 1998, and his Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from MIT in 2005. Dr. Purdon’s research in neuroengineering encompasses the mechanisms of anesthesia, Alzheimer’s disease and brain health, anesthesia and the developing brain, neural signal processing, and the development of novel technologies for brain monitoring. He has published over 110 peer-reviewed publications, is an inventor on 18 pending patents, and is a Fellow of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering. Dr. Purdon has won numerous awards, including the prestigious National Institutes of Health Director’s New Innovator Award.
Current Members

Akriti is interested in utilizing translational research to improve healthcare delivery and address healthcare inequities. In her free time, she enjoys painting, reading, and yoga!

Nathan is one of the trusted administrative associates in Anesthesiology’s Research Operations team. His focus is providing the lab with resources, policy guidance, and overall support across all the lab’s specialties. Outside of work, Nathan loves dancing, practicing voice impressions, and learning about modern psychology in today’s youth and pop culture in a post-COVID world.

Fangyun is interested in investigating the neurophysiological mechanisms of general anesthesia and consciousness using biomedical signal processing and statistical modeling approaches.

Gustavo’s goal is to help develop tools and methods that improve anesthetic management during surgery and critical care. Additionally, he is interested in characterizing opioid mechanisms to better understand and address the ongoing opioid crisis.

Alex is interested in understanding, diagnosing, and preventing Alzheimer’s disease with advanced signal processing and statistical modeling tools.

Scott is a musician, composer, and music technology researcher. He is interested in studying the brain dynamics of Jazz musicians during improvisation, leveraging advanced signal processing techniques and statistical modeling.

Jenny is passionate about developing physiologically sound statistical models to explore consciousness and the brain-behavior-environment connection. She loves traveling, adventure, music, learning and discovering new things, and cherishing every moment with her loved ones.

Rory is currently interested in using signal processing methods and control theory to develop new ways of diagnosing and treating psychological illnesses and neurodegenerative diseases. His current project is trying to identify unique markers for cognitive decline in cancer patients. Outside of his work, Rory is interested in medical administration, photography, and graphic design.

Kishore is interested in developing and applying biostatistical techniques to better characterize and improve upon opioid management and pain outcomes. Kishore enjoys solving and creating puzzles, making music, and the Dallas Mavericks.

Harjinder is interested in leveraging clinical data and pharmacokinetic modeling to better understand how anesthetics interact with the brain and body. He is passionate about using data-driven approaches, like signal processing, statistical modeling, and machine learning to improve anesthetic techniques and patient outcomes. Outside the lab, Harjinder enjoys basketball, exploring new food spots, and watching anime.

Tom is a mathematician turned neuroscience researcher interested in implementing novel and modern data science techniques towards understanding brain health and dynamics.

Ben is interested in developing technologies to help us better understand and modulate conscious states, with the goal of enhancing well-being within and beyond medical care.

Moi Arriaga grew up in Pittsburgh, PA, and received his ScB from Brown University, he then received his MD and PhD from Washington University in St. Louis. He is currently a resident in the department of Anesthesiology. His fun fact is that his dog is probably smarter than him.

Andy is interested in studying the relationship between EEG biomarkers and postoperative outcomes such as pain control, opioid use, and delirium. He is also passionate about specializing in pediatric or regional anesthesia in the future. In his free time, he enjoys watching Korean drama and playing with his son and cats.

Katherine is interested in applying signal processing and simulation methods to better understand neural dynamics under different physiological and cognitive states. She is currently working on tissue-specific head modeling for informed pathway analysis. Outside of work, she teaches pilates and enjoys reading with boba in hand.

Sebastian explores the intersection of sustainability, neuroscience, and chronic pain. His research focuses on pain biomarkers using EEG and sensory testing, and he recently completed a study on how air pollution impacts pediatric chronic pain. Outside the lab, he enjoys cooking new recipes, recreational swimming, and dancing with Stanford’s competitive hip-hop team, Legacy.

Julia is interested in studying the relationship between aging, neurodegenerative diseases, and sleep using tools such as EEG and actigraphy. She plans to pursue a degree in clinical psychology. In her free time, she enjoys running, spending time outdoors, and traveling to visit friends and family.

Jasmine is interested in the use of data science to solve public health issues and address healthcare disparities. In her spare time, she loves giving fun facts about the great city of Atlanta, indoor cycling, and watching basketball!

Emily is interested in studying the neural mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, using different neuroimaging techniques, and plans to pursue a career in neurodegenerative research. In her free time, she loves walking her dog, reading, and following Bay Area sports

Baani is interested in exploring how anesthesia affects brain activity and cognitive function, with the goal of improving clinical care and patient outcomes during and after surgery. She is particularly excited about using non-invasive techniques like EEG to study brain dynamics in the perioperative setting. In her free time, Baani finds joy in reading and baking.

Mae is interested in learning more about the different applications and effects of anesthesia through non-invasive techniques such as EEGs and neurocognitive testing. In her free time, Mae enjoys reading, exploring new restaurants, and hiking.
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