Professor Dr. Jason Tucciarone

Biography

Jason Tucciarone is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University School of Medicine. He is a neuroscientist focusing on the biological mechanisms underlying mental illness, with a particular interest in mood disorders and addiction. His research aims to define new cell types and study the evolutionary conserved circuits involved in emotional processing in the brain. He employs various methodologies including optogenetics and neuroimaging in mouse models to explore brain circuitry related to opioid use disorder and investigates treatment-resistant depression, particularly the combination of buprenorphine and ketamine. Tucciarone has a strong commitment to education, actively participates in clinical supervision, and teaches courses covering topics such as neuroscience, mood disorders, and psychodynamic psychotherapy. His clinical work involves treating patients with a diverse range of psychiatric conditions, including complex presentations at the Neuropsychiatry clinic, and he also leads support groups for medical interns and residents. He has received multiple awards recognizing his research contributions and commitment to mentorship within the field of psychiatry.

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