Weidong Cai
Clinical Associate Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Stanford Medicine | HAI Faculty Affiliate, Stanford HAI

Weidong Cai’s research investigates the brain mechanisms underlying cognitive deficits in two key populations: children with neurodevelopmental disorders, particularly ADHD, and elders with neurodegenerative conditions, such as Parkinson’s disease. By integrating cognitive science, neuroscience, and computational modeling with cutting-edge functional neuroimaging techniques, he aims to uncover the neurocognitive processes that shape both typical and atypical brain development and aging. His research goal is to advance understanding of the factors contributing to cognitive dysfunction across the lifespan, with the ultimate aim of improving diagnosis and treatment strategies.