Dr. Leanne Williams, Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University School of Medicine, will be presenting “Personalized Treatments for Mood Disorders.” Through the advancements in neuroscience, neuroimaging, technology and digital innovation, researchers have been able to better understand the brain, detect mental disorders, tailor interventions and promote wellness.
Dr. Williams will discuss the first taxonomy for depression and anxiety, which quantifies six brain circuits, helping pave the way for precision diagnostics, prediction and treatment. Through this approach, she is developing a standardized way to measure circuit dysfunction tailored to each individual.
Dr. Williams is the founding director of the Stanford Center for Precision Mental Health and Wellness and of the Stanford PanLab for Precision Psychiatry and Translational Neuroscience, associate chair of translational neuroscience in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, and director of education and dissemination at the Palo Alto VA Mental Illness Research, Education and Clinical Center. Prior to joining the Stanford community, Dr. Williams was the founding chair of cognitive neuropsychiatry and directed the brain dynamics center at Sydney Medical School. Dr. Williams completed her Ph.D at Oxford University.
Stanford University School of Medicine, will be presenting “Personalized Treatments for Mood Disorders.” Through the advancements in neuroscience, neuroimaging, technology and digital innovation, researchers have been able to better understand the brain, detect mental disorders, tailor interventions and promote wellness. Dr. Williams will discuss the first taxonomy for depression and anxiety, which quantifies six brain circuits, helping pave the way for precision diagnostics, prediction and treatment. Through this approach, she is developing a standardized way to measure circuit dysfunction tailored to each individual. Dr. Williams is the founding director of the Stanford Center for Precision Mental Health and Wellness and of the Stanford PanLab for Precision Psychiatry and Translational Neuroscience, associate chair of translational neuroscience in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, and director of education and dissemination at the Palo Alto VA Mental Illness Research, Education and Clinical Center. Prior to joining the Stanford community, Dr. Williams was the founding chair of cognitive neuropsychiatry and directed the brain dynamics center at Sydney Medical School. Dr. Williams completed her Ph.D at Oxford University.
