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Xiaoke Chen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at Stanford University. His research focuses on understanding the brain circuits that mediate motivated behaviors and the maladaptive changes within these circuits that can lead to mood disorders. He aims to study the neural circuits involved in pain and addiction, particularly how these circuits may trigger highly motivated behaviors. His work contributes to a broader understanding of the transition from acute to chronic pain and from recreational to compulsive drug use, emphasizing the underlying neuronal circuitry changes. Chen has received several honors for his contributions to neuroscience, including the Firmenich Generation Chair and recognition as a David Huntington Dean's Faculty Scholar.
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