Sergiu P. Pasca, MD

Sensory processing difficulties are one of the most prominent symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Those affected may experience greatly heightened, or, in some cases, reduced sensitivity to a variety of sensory inputs, ranging from bright light and loud sounds to the rough texture of articles of clothing.

Problems with interpreting the signals coming into the brain from sensory organs is also a major issue in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, in individuals who experience psychosis. Those diagnosed with ADHD may experience sensory issues, including hypersensitivity to certain stimuli. Depressed individuals, as well, may experience sensory problems… Continue reading.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) has announced the induction of Sergiu P. Pasca, MD, Kenneth T. Norris, Jr. Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and Bonnie Uytengsu and Family Director of Stanford Brain Organogenesis at Stanford University to its College of Fellows.

Election to the AIMBE College of Fellows is among the highest professional distinctions accorded to medical and biological engineers, comprised of the top two percent of engineers in these fields. College membership honors those who have made outstanding contributions to “engineering and medicine research, practice, or education” and to “the pioneering of new and developing fields of technology, making major advancements in traditional fields of medical and biological engineering or developing/implementing innovative approaches to bioengineering education.”

Professor Pasca was nominated, reviewed, and elected by peers and members of the College of Fellows “for pioneering contributions in neural organoids and assembloids and clinical translation to drug discovery for brain disorders…. Continue reading.