Researchers are using data science to home in on therapies that will work best for specific patients, advancing precision oncology.
Author: Hanae Armitage
Unconventional paths: Gorzynski and the great apes
After starting his career as a veterinarian, scientist John Gorzynski turned to research, investigating great ape genetics and cardiology.
Redefining ‘professionalism’
Residents discuss the concept of professionalism, how it can create harmful stereotypes and why it's important to be inclusive.
Ask Me Anything: Brain health and cognition
Sharon Sha, Stanford Medicine neurologist discusses all things brain health and cognition in an Ask Me Anything.
Smiles and sunshine: Stanford Medicine graduation in photos
Students celebrate their graduation from Stanford School of Medicine in person for the first time in three years.
Nutrition meets health through ‘culinary medicine’
Chef-turned physician teaches about a concept called "culinary medicine" which focuses on healthy, delicious foods to support health.
In photos: Stanford community celebrates health and wellness
Members of the Stanford Medicine community came together to celebrate and learn about health and wellness through discussions and activities.
Physician explains how COVID-19 mutes sense of smell
Physician-scientist weighs in on how the virus behind COVID-19 hampers your sense of smell and, sometimes, taste.
Being Black in a white coat: Reflections of Black physicians
A group of Black Stanford Medicine physicians and alumni discuss what advice they would give to their younger selves.
Stanford Medicine students find their match
Stanford Medicine graduating medical students find out where they will continue their education on Match Day.
Four-year-old’s bumped head leads to brain tumor discovery
A preschooler's brain tumor is revealed after he hits his head at a T-ball game, allowing doctors to remove it before it caused any issues.
Stanford doctor answers Daylight Saving Time and other sleep questions
Stanford sleep scientist weighs in on all things sleep, including why we dream, how to get better sleep, and daylight saving time.
Bringing medical accuracy to ‘Grey’s Anatomy’
Stanford neurosurgery resident describes her experience as a medical adviser for the drama series Grey's Anatomy.
Report on opioids urges drug reform
Stanford researchers and colleagues issue a report detailing issues of the opioid crisis, including insufficient government policies.
Top 5 Scope stories of 2021
From the genetics of COVID-19, to cancer, to tonsils, this story is a wrap up of Scope's most read stories of 2021.
New genetics tool helps guide dosages of tuberculosis drug
Researchers design a test that predicts how quickly patients metabolize a standardized tuberculosis drug, aiming to increase efficacy.