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Patrick L Purdon, PhD

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_PANDIT
Akriti Pandit
Lab Manager

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!

NathanVillanueva
Nathan Villanueva
Administrative Associate II

Nathan is one of the trusted administrative associates in the Anesthesia Research Division. 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 computer engineering & modern psychology in today’s youth and pop culture in a post-COVID world.

PROLOY_DAS
Proloy Das, PhD
Postdoctoral Fellow

Proloy’s broad research interest lies in computational modeling and analysis of neural signals aiming to decipher the underlying brain dynamics using statistical signal processing and machine learning tools. One of the primary focuses of his research is to develop novel computational tools to mitigate the challenges that the current neural data analysis paradigms face and make them available as open-source tools for the neuroscience community. Outside of work, Proloy enjoys cooking, exercising, and paleontology.

Rodrigo_Gutiérrez
Rodrigo Gutiérrez, MD, PhD
Postdoctoral Fellow

Rodrigo is interested in studying the anesthesia-induced brain dynamics using EEG and understanding the mechanism associated with anesthesia-induced unconsciousness state. Rodrigo aims to use this information to improve health and cognitive outcomes for patients undergoing surgery. Outside the lab and the OR, Rodrigo enjoys playing tennis and learning how to play piano.

RAN_LIU
Ran Liu, PhD
Postdoctoral Fellow

Ran is broadly interested in the application of dynamical systems modeling, machine learning, and artificial intelligence methods to problems in medicine. In particular, he wishes to investigate brain function, consciousness, and cognition, and work at the intersection of machine learning and model-based methods.

FANGYUN_TIAN
Fangyun Tian, PhD
Postdoctoral Fellow

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

GUSTAVO_BALANZA_VILLEGAS
Gustavo Balanza Villegas, MD
Postdoctoral Fellow

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.

MINGJIAN_(ALEX)_HE
Mingjian (Alex) He
Graduate Student - HST MEMP PhD candidate

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

RORY_VU_MATHER
Rory Vu Mather, MS
Graduate Student - Harvard-MIT MD/PhD Candidate

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_BHARADWAJ
Kishore Bharadwaj, MS
Data Analyst I

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.

TOM_STONE
Tom Stone, MS
Data Analyst I

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

Ashley_Chung
Ashley Chung
Clinical Research Coordinator Associate

Ashley is interested in understanding how anesthesia affects brain dynamics to optimize anesthesia delivery and improve health outcomes, as well as learning more about the brain’s reward system. In her free time, she loves being a foodie, reading, and hanging out with friends and family

HALEY_GIBBS
Haley Gibbs
Clinical Research Coordinator Associate

Haley is interested in further understanding data techniques associated with various neuroimaging techniques that can advance knowledge of the human brain and neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. She plans to continue studying neurodegenerative diseases with the intent of pursuing a career in neurology.

Julia
Julia Glueck
Clinical Research Coordinator Associate

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.

JasmineJohnson
Jasmine Johnson
Clinical Research Coordinator Associate

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
Emily McElroy
Clinical Research Coordinator Associate

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

Mae_Zhang
Mae Zhang
Clinical Research Coordinator Associate

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.

Alumni

OkezueBell
Okezue Bell

2021-2023

WillKrohg
Will Krohg

2021-2023

MackenziHagood
Mackenzie Hagood

2022-2023

AnthonyEdgar
Anthony Edgar

2021-2023

JustinSydloski
Justin Sydloski

2021-2023

Ekene_Dilichukwu_Uwanaka
Ekenedilichukwu Uwanaka

2021-2023

AndrewChen
Andrew Chen

2018-2023

Camille
Camille DeMarcus

2023-2023

LauraMercado
Laura A, Santa Cruz Mercado, MD

2018-2022

EvanChung
Evan Chung

2019-2021

RayJiang
Ray Jiang

2021-2022

PegahKahali
Pegah Kahali, MD

2016-2019

Tenzin
Tenzin Desel

2018-2021

AmandaBeck
Amanda Beck, MS

2017-2022

ChristopherColvin
Chirstopher Colvin, MHSC

2015-2018

FengLiu
Feng Liu, PhD

2018-2020

HugoSoulat
Hugo Soulat

2016-2018

DavidZhou
David W Zhou, MS

2016-2022

GladiaHotan
Gladia Hotan, PhD

2015-2020

TaylorDelp
Taylor Delp

2018-2019

SamHuang
Sam Huang

2019-2020