Dr. Sarah Chen, PhD
Neuroscientist
Stanford University
Dr. Sarah Chen is a neuroscientist at Stanford University specializing in the effects of plant interaction on brain structure and function. Her research focuses on understanding the neurological mechanisms underlying horticultural therapy and the therapeutic benefits of green spaces.
Dr. Chen received her PhD in Neuroscience from MIT and completed postdoctoral research at the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences. Her work has been published in leading journals including NeuroImage, Frontiers in Psychology, and Science Advances.
Research Interests
- Neural plasticity and environmental enrichment
- Attention Restoration Theory and brain function
- Stress response and cortisol regulation
- Biophilic design and cognitive performance
