Lab Members
Principal Investigator
Anish Mitra
Anish Mitra is a neuroscientist and psychiatrist who studies how macroscale brain networks generate cognition. He earned a bachelor’s degree with honors in mathematics and a master’s in biophysics from Stanford University, where he focused on machine learning algorithms inspired by neural systems. Dr. Mitra then completed his MD-PhD at Washington University in St. Louis, before returning to Stanford for his adult psychiatry residency and postdoctoral research. Now, as an Assistant Professor at Stanford, Anish practices interventional psychiatry and leads a research team investigating control principles and cognitive functions in macroscale brain networks, aiming to translate these research insights into innovative treatments for psychiatric disorders.
Lab Manager
Cephra Raja
Cephra Raja is a Life Science Research Professional at Stanford University's Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, specializing in rodent behavior and optical engineering. In her current role as lab manager at Mitra Lab, Cephra oversees daily operations and coordinates project logistics, fostering a productive and collaborative environment.
Postdoctoral Researcher
Patrycja Dzialecka
Patrycja Dzialecka is a neuroscientist and engineer developing novel neural interfaces, specializing in electrical brain stimulation and imaging, software development and large-scale data analysis. Prior to her current appointment as a postdoctoral researcher, she completed her PhD at the Centre for Neurotechnology at Imperial College London and an MEng degree in Biomedical Engineering at UCL. Currently, Pat is combining widefield optical measurements of cortex-wide brian activity with electrical brain stimulation to explore macroscale network control principles.
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Graduate Student Researcher
Kaiwen Sheng
Kaiwen Sheng earned his B.S. in Computer Science and Technology at Peking University, where he worked with Prof. Kai Du on machine learning applications in neuroscience and with Prof. Heping Cheng on analyzing calcium data in the SCN. He then pursued an MRes in Biosciences, focusing on Neuroscience at UCL, collaborating with Prof. Michael Hausser and Prof. Beverley Clark on a theoretical framework for studying computational specialization among cortical cell types. Currently, as a Bioengineering student in the Deisseroth and Mitra labs, Kaiwen is exploring the neural mechanisms underlying hallucinations and dreams, employing both optical and machine learning techniques.
Undergraduate Student Researcher
Shreya Komar
Shreya Komar is a junior at Stanford interested in neuroscience and mental health. She is Pre-med, majoring in Design with a focus on healthcare applications. Currently, Shreya works as a research assistant in the Mitra lab, where she supports ongoing projects and assists with mouse care. This hands-on experience in neuroscience research aligns with her goals of integrating scientific insights and innovative design into patient-centered mental health solutions.
Lab Mascot
Ozone
Ozone is in charge of morale and keeping the mice in line.