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Feng Vankee Lin is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University, specializing in Public Mental Health and Population Sciences. His research is focused on the neural mechanisms involved in brain aging, particularly regarding early detection and prevention of Alzheimer's disease (AD). He employs a multidisciplinary approach that integrates cognitive theory, clinical neuroscience, and computational neuroscience, with a strong emphasis on multi-modal neuroimaging techniques such as PET, sMRI, dMRI, and fMRI, alongside psychophysiology and neuropsychology. Lin leads an interdisciplinary lab specializing in Phase 0-2 research areas, primarily exploring brain aging, early biomarkers for AD, and innovative non-pharmacological interventions aimed at cognitive aging. His recent work includes advanced computational models using AI for understanding the aging brain. Lin has a comprehensive educational background with a BA and medical education from Jilin University, a PhD from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and postdoctoral training at the University of Rochester. He is actively involved in several NIH committees and has given invited lectures, contributing significantly to the field of cognitive training and Alzheimer’s research.
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