Stanford Medicine researchers develop a groundbreaking technique of transplanting human-derived “organoid” brain cells into rats to help better understand and treat brain disorders like autism and schizophrenia.
In this 90 Seconds, Lisa Kim talks with senior author Sergiu Pasca on how this platform allows for a more accelerated and precise study of complex psychiatric conditions, leading to targeted therapies to treat them.
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Sergiu Pasca, MD, is a professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the Stanford School of Medicine. He is also the Bonnie Uytengsu and Family Director of Stanford Brain Organogenesis.
Lisa Kim is Senior Manager of Media Relations for Stanford Medicine and Stanford Health Care. Lisa has a deep background in journalism, as she is an Emmy Award-winning journalist who has covered stories on both the national and local levels.
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