6th Annual Symposium​
Center for Precision Mental Health
From Circuits to Mindsets:
Precision Mental Health in the Real World
REGISTRATION
The Stanford Center for Precision Mental Health and Stanford's Major Laboratories and Clinical Translational Neuroscience Incubator are excited to present the 6th Annual Precision Mental Health Symposium on Friday, September 25.
This in-person symposium is designed to foster meaningful interaction between speakers and attendees. All speakers and panelists will be present throughout the day-including during the poster session-to engage with participants. For those unable to attend in-person, recordings of the talks will be made available following the event.
Who can attend
This event is open to:
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Stanford Staff, Students, Faculty, Postdocs, and Visiting Scholars
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Members of our PMH Corporate Members Program*
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Individuals outside of Stanford, as space allows
Day-of walk-ins will be limited to Stanford affiliates and must present a valid Stanford ID or badge.
*The number of attendees permitted per corporate member is determined by membership level. To register as a corporate member or inquire about your allocation, please contact us at precisionmentalhealth@stanford.edu.
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POSTER SESSION
The symposium is co-hosted by the Stanford Center for Precision Mental Health and the Major Laboratories and Clinical Translational Neuroscience Incubator.
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We invite you to submit a poster abstract and join us on Friday, September 25, 2026 for an opportunity to share your research and network with colleagues. We are excited to share your research. We have designed an in-person event to facilitate interaction between speakers, panelists and attendees. All speakers and panelists will be present throughout the day and at the poster session to engage with attendees.
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We are excited to announce the top three posters will receive recognition and a monetary award.
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The poster session will take place in the afternoon, accompanied by a happy hour.
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Abstract Submissions Deadline: Friday, July 10, 2026 - 5:00 PM PST
Notification of Acceptance: August 2026
In-Person Poster Session: Friday, September 25, 2026, Afternoon​​​​​​
​*Poster guidelines will be shared once accepted.
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To submit a poster abstracts click below:​​​
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We look forward to sharing your research!
AGENDA
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM​
Registration and Breakfast
9:00 AM - 9:20 AM​
Opening Remarks
Ruth O'Hara, PhD, Senior Associate Dean for Research, Stanford School of Medicine, Vice President of Medical Affairs, Co-Director, Stanford Center for Precision Mental Health
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Lloyd Minor, MD, Dean, Stanford School of Medicine, Vice President of Medical Affairs, Professor of Otolaryngology, and, by courtesy, of Neurobiology and Bioengineering, Stanford University
9:20 AM - 9:30 AM​
State of the Field and the Next Era of Precision Mental Health
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Leanne Williams, PhD, Stanford School of Medicine, Vincent V.C. Woo Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University​​​
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
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From Circuits to Mindsets: How the Brain Shapes Belief, Expectancy, and Change
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Chair: Neir Eshel, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University
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Distinguished Presenters:
9:30 - 9:45 AM - Alia Crum, PhD – Mindset Effects on Neurobiological and Behavioral Outcomes
9:45 - 10:00 AM - Manish Saggar, PhD - Cognitive Control and Neural Mechanisms Supporting
Behavioral Flexibility
10:00 - 10:15 AM - Discussion
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM​
Coffe and Networking Break​
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
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​Biomarkers and Precision Therapeutics: Transformational Strategies in Mental Health
Chair: Teddy Akiki, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University
Distinguished Presenters:
11:00 - 11:15 AM - Anissa Abi-Dargham, MD – Dopaminergic Circuit Dysfunction as a Biomarker and
Treatment Target in Psychiatric Disorders
11:15 - 11:30 AM - Jordan Smoller, MD, ScD - Genomic and Polygenic Approaches to Risk Stratification in
Psychiatry
11:30 - 11:45 AM - Discussion
11:45 AM - 12:50 PM​
Networking Lunch​
12:50 PM - 1:00 PM
Remarks from David Entwistle, President & CEO, Stanford Health Care (SHC)
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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​Rapid-Acting Interventions: Psychedelics, Neuromodulation, and the Biology of Psychological Flexibility
Chair: Carolyn Rodriguez, MD, PhD, Professor, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University
Distinguished Presenters:
1:00 - 1:15 PM - Jason Tucciarone, MD, PhD – Sustaining Ketamine’s Rapid Anti-Suicidal Effects Through Low-Dose Opioid Receptor Modulation
1:15 - 1:30 PM - Raag Airan, MD, PhD - Imaging-Based Target Identification for Precision
Neuromodulation​
1:30 - 1:45 PM - Alik Widge, MD, PhD - Closed-Loop Neuromodulation for Adaptive Psychiatric
Treatment​
1:45 - 2:00 PM - Jonathan Downar, MD, PhD - Circuit-Guided Neuromodulation for Treatment-Resistant Depression​
2:00 - 2:15 PM - Mark Rasenick, PhD - Lipid Raft Signaling, Antidepressant Mechanisms, and Psychedelic- Mediated Neuroplasticity​
2:15 - 2:30 PM - Discussion
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM​
Coffee and Networking Break​
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Making Precision Mental Health Real: Lived Experience, Engagement, and Scale
Chair: Brandon Stanglin, MS, Co-Founder & Chief Advocacy and Engagement Officer, One Mind
Distinguished Presenters:
3:00 - 3:15 PM - Carlos Larrauri, JD, MSN, MPA – Implementing Precision Mental Health Across Clinical and Community Settings
3:15 - 3:30 PM - Jon Nelson, BS - Beyond Discovery: Delivering Real-World Impact in Precision
Mental Health
3:30 - 3:45 PM - Uma Chatterjee, MS, MHPS - Bridging Experience and Experiment: What Neuroscience Gains from Lived Experience
3:45 - 4:00 PM - Discussion
4:00 - 4:30 PM
Closing Session - A Vision for the Future of Psychiatric Neuroscience
John Krystal, MD, Editor-in-Chief of Biological Psychiatry
4:30 - 4:40 PM
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Closing Remarks from the Director of the Stanford Center for Precision Mental Health
Leanne Williams, PhD, Stanford School of Medicine, Vincent V.C. Woo Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University
4:40 - 5:00 PM
Poster Awards and Recognitions
5:00 - 6:30 PM
Happy Hour Poster Session
PARKING & TRANSPORTATION
Please Plan Ahead
Parking near LKSC is limited and visitor garages often fill during weekday business hours. Based on attendee feedback from previous years, we strongly encourage participants to allow extra time for parking, walking to the venue, and campus navigation.
Visitor parking at Stanford is paid and managed through the ParkMobile system. Current visitor parking rates are approximately $4.46 per hour or $35.68 for a full day, plus applicable transaction fees. Parking availability cannot be guaranteed and lots may reach capacity during peak hours. Visitors should expect a 5–15 minute walk from parking to Berg Hall depending on the garage selected and parking availability. Visit Stanford Transportation for more information.
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Recommended Parking Options
Roth Way Garage
Address: 345 Campus Dr, Stanford, CA 94305​
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More information:
Roth Way Garage & Parking Information
Pasteur Visitor Garage
Address: 200 Pasteur Drive, Stanford, CA 94305
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The Pasteur Visitor Garage is a larger parking facility located approximately a 10–15 minute walk from LKSC. While it often has greater capacity than nearby garages, attendees should allow additional time to walk to the venue. (Stanford Health Care)
More information:
Pasteur Visitor Garage Information
Stock Farm Garage
Address: 360 Oak Road, Stanford, CA 94305
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Stock Farm Garage is another alternative parking location approximately a 10–15 minute walk from LKSC. This garage is frequently used by Stanford affiliates and availability may vary throughout the day.
More information:
Stock Farm Garage Location Information
Paying for Parking
Stanford visitor parking is managed through ParkMobile. We recommend downloading the ParkMobile app and creating an account before arriving on campus to streamline the parking process.
More information:
Stanford Visitor Parking Information & Stanford Searchable Parking Map
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Alternative Transportation​
Attendees are encouraged to consider rideshare services (Uber/Lyft), carpooling, or public transportation. Stanford is accessible via Caltrain (Palo Alto Station) with connections to the free Marguerite Shuttle system.
Arrival Recommendation​
To ensure a smooth arrival, we strongly recommend arriving at least 20–30 minutes before registration to allow sufficient time for parking and walking to the venue.