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Xiaoke Chen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at Stanford University. His research focuses on brain circuits that mediate motivated behaviors, including the mechanisms underlying addiction, pain, and depression. He employs an integrative approach to understand how these circuits function in both normal and pathological conditions, aiming to uncover novel therapeutic targets for mental health disorders. His work merges techniques from molecular biology, systems neuroscience, and behavioral science, contributing to a comprehensive understanding of complex brain functions.
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