Lectures + Events

Paul Wang, MD, will talk about how to recognize abnormal heart rhythms and what to do about them. He will share advances that are revolutionizing the field. 

Paul Wang, MD, is the Director of the Cardiac Arrhythmia Service and Cardiac Electrophysiology and Professor of Medicine and Bioengineering (by courtesy) at Stanford University.  Dr. Wang is an internationally recognized expert in heart rhythm problems.  He co-invented new technologies that have been used in over one million patients.   

Thursday, May 1
7:00 pm Pacific Time
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Empower your journey to parenthood with our comprehensive talk on preconception planning for individuals with diabetes and prediabetes. Discover essential strategies and insights to ensure a healthy pregnancy and optimal outcomes for you and your future baby.

This presentation is part of the monthly Diabetes Wellness Group webinar series from the Stanford Medicine Diabetes Care Program. Webinars are free and open to adults with diabetes and their families. You don’t need to be a Stanford patient to join.

Marina Basina, MD, is a clinical endocrinologist and clinical researcher with a focus on diabetes management, thyroid, and adrenal conditions. Her primary interests are in type 1 diabetes, diabetes technology, and diabetes in pregnancy. Dr. Basina is board certified in endocrinology and internal medicine.

Thursday, May 8
5:00 pm Pacific Time
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Sean Mackey, MD, PhD, will talk about chronic pain and its impact on daily life, highlighting the physical, emotional, and psychological challenges individuals face.

Sean Mackey, MD, PhD, is Redlich Professor of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Chief of the Division of Pain Medicine, and Director of the Stanford Systems Neuroscience and Pain Lab at Stanford University.

Thursday, May 15
7:00 pm Pacific Time
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Daniel Kim, MD, will talk about the unique mental health needs of older Asian adults, examine the role of stigma in shaping attitudes toward mental illness, and highlight effective, culturally sensitive interventions that can support both individuals and the broader community.

Daniel Kim M.D. is a board-certified geriatric psychiatrist who completed a clinical fellowship in geriatric psychiatry in 2005 followed by an NRSA postdoctoral fellowship, both at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). He subsequently served on the faculty of UC San Diego as medical director of the Senior Behavioral Health Intensive Outpatient Program, as well as the associate medical director of the Senior Behavioral Health inpatient unit, till moving to Stanford University in 2016, where he now serves as co-chief of the Geriatric Psychiatry Section in the Department of Psychiatry and medical director of the inpatient Geriatric Psychiatry Service.

Tuesday, May 20
7:00 pm Pacific Time
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Take the stress out of mealtime with Meal Planning Part 1: Master the 3 P's of Meal Planning. This webinar introduces the foundational principles of meal planning—Planning, Purchasing, and Preparation—to help you create efficient, budget-friendly, and nourishing meals for your busy lifestyle. Learn how to design weekly menus, shop smarter, and streamline meal prep to save time and reduce food waste.

Join us for this free webinar to connect with a supportive community, share experiences, and gain practical advice for achieving lasting diet and lifestyle changes. The Nourish to Flourish monthly webinar series, hosted by the Stanford Lifestyle and Weight Management Center, is open to all adults seeking to enhance their knowledge and tools for effective weight management and improved well-being. You don’t need to be a Stanford patient to participate—everyone is welcome!

Gina Ringelstein, RD, CSOWM, is a clinical dietitian at the Stanford Lifestyle Weight Management Center.

Wednesday, May 21
5:00 pm Pacific Time
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Joseph Liao, MD, will discuss causes of chronic low back pain and explore new and effective minimally invasive treatments.

Joseph Liao, MD, is a board-certified anesthesiologist, pain management specialist, and clinical instructor at the Stanford University School of Medicine. 

Thursday, May 22
7:00 pm Pacific Time
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 Vivianne Tawfik, MD, PhD, will discuss complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), a mysterious form of chronic pain that arises after trauma or surgery on a limb. She will give an overview of this rare, but likely under-diagnosed, condition and highlight findings from her lab that point to immune system dysregulation as one possible driver.

Vivianne Tawfik, MD, PhD, is Associate Professor and Vice-Chair of Research - Basic Science in the Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine at Stanford University. Dr. Tawfik runs a clinically-informed basic science lab focused on the immune contribution to persistent pain while also caring for patients suffering from chronic pain. 

Thursday, May 29
7:00 pm Pacific Time
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 Meredith Barad, MD, will address causes and treatments for the most common types of orofacial pain. She will discuss temporomandibular dysfunction, neuralgia, and facial headaches.

Meredith Barad, MD, is a board-certified neurologist, headache and pain physician whose primary focus is helping patients with head and facial pain. She has collaborated in creating a cross-disciplinary headache center and is the co-director of the Stanford Orofacial Pain Program. She is the Program Director for the Pain Fellowship.

Thursday, June 5
7:00 pm Pacific Time
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Unlock the secrets to effective diabetes management at our informative talk on understanding laboratory results and supplementary medications. Gain valuable insights into how to interpret your lab data and optimize your treatment plan for better health outcomes.

This presentation is part of the monthly Diabetes Wellness Group webinar series from the Stanford Medicine Diabetes Care Program. Webinars are free and open to adults with diabetes and their families. You don’t need to be a Stanford patient to join.

Warif Kastoun, PharmD, is a clinical pharmacist at Stanford Health Care.

Thursday, June 12
5:00 pm Pacific Time
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Explore the history of how women's pain has been understood by the medical community. Kristen MacKenzie, MD, will talk about how women are "expected" to have pain or discomfort at various parts of their life, which often leads to undertreatment of their condition. She will share possible solutions for patients and providers to bridge this gap, and the influence of social media on women's health care.

Kristen MacKenzie, MD, is a clinical assistant professor and co-director of the Pelvic Pain Program in the Stanford Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative, and Pain Medicine. She is the co-director of the Stanford Women's Sexual Dysfunction Conference and is part of the Stanford Pelvic Health Center for interdisciplinary, multimodal care. She recently completed a Stanford Faculty Medical Humanities Fellowship, focusing on the role of communication and the arts in modern medicine. 

Thursday, June 12
7:00 pm Pacific Time
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Join us for Meal Planning Magic II where we combine healthy meal planning with budget shopping to make your grocery shopping trip a breeze.

Join us for this free webinar to connect with a supportive community, share experiences, and gain practical advice for achieving lasting diet and lifestyle changes. The Nourish to Flourish monthly webinar series, hosted by the Stanford Lifestyle and Weight Management Center, is open to all adults seeking to enhance their knowledge and tools for effective weight management and improved well-being. You don’t need to be a Stanford patient to participate—everyone is welcome!

Shirley Siu, RD, CSOWM, is a clinical dietitian at the Stanford Lifestyle Weight Management Center.

Wednesday, June 18
5:00 pm Pacific Time
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Traditional medical approaches to pain are important, but only address part of the problem. Beth Darnall, PhD, will review evidence-based psychological and skills-based approaches that reduce suffering and increase function. She will talk about treatments and share resources to manage pain.

Beth Darnall, PhD, is Professor of Anesthesiology, Perioperative, and Pain Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine and Director of the Stanford Pain Relief Innovations Lab. A psychologist-scientist, she leads NIH and PCORI-funded national studies on scalable behavioral analgesic interventions and patient-centered opioid reduction.

Thursday, June 19
7:00 pm Pacific Time
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Sleep and pain are closely connected – poor sleep can make pain worse, and pain can also make it harder to get quality sleep. Heather King, PhD, and Samsuk Kim, PhD, will explore the connection between sleep and pain, common habits and factors that disrupt sleep, and practical, evidence-based strategies for improving sleep and managing pain. They will discuss tools and strategies, as well as the role of stress, emotions, and lifestyle factors in the sleep-pain connection.

Heather King, PhD, is a clinical associate professor in the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Pain Medicine and also serves as the director of the Pain Psychology Fellowship. 

Samsuk Kim, PhD, is dual research and clinical T32 fellow working with Drs. Beth Darnall, Sean Mackey, and Heather Poupore-King. Her research is focused on developing and testing innovative digital interventions for chronic pain. 

Thursday, June 26
7:00 pm Pacific Time
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