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Kang Shen is a Professor in the Department of Biology at Stanford University and the Director of the Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute. He received his Ph.D. in Molecular Cellular Neuroscience from Duke University in 1999 and an M.D. from Tongji Medical University, China, in 1994. His research focuses on developmental biology and neuroscience, specifically the molecular mechanisms involved in synapse formation. As a prominent figure in his field, Shen has contributed significantly to the understanding of the nervous system's development and functioning. His lab explores the complexities of neuronal connectivity and synaptic plasticity, which are essential for understanding various neurological conditions and diseases.
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