Inspired by his parents' experience as immigrants and his own volunteering at a homeless clinic, Stanford medical student Jimmy Zheng aspires to care for the marginalized.
Category: Uniquely Stanford
Identification of “missing microbe” spurs clinical trial in ulcerative colitis
A study links ulcerative colitis to the depletion of important acids ordinarily produced by a set of gut microbes mysteriously missing in action.
Not the “I” word: A conversation with a doctor with a disability
In this 1:2:1 podcast, host Paul Costello discusses disability, medicine and more with Peter Poullos, a Stanford radiologist.
Formula for an “aha” moment: Pair up with your spouse
Two scientists, who are married, team up in the lab to apply concepts from theoretical genetics to better understand health care fragmentation.
All-black ambulance service inspired today’s EMS system
The Freedom House Ambulance Service helped establish the national training model for EMS programs, but abruptly shut down in 1975.
A vision for “whole person” health in 2030
A Stanford physician and leader at the American Heart Association explains why the organization's goals for 2030 include more than heart health.
Boy beats the odds to survive rare fetal urinary condition
After his ultrasound showed a rare and dangerous blockage in his urethra called LUTO, Kaleb Perry is now thriving, thanks to a team of Stanford physicians.
In the Spotlight: Identifying hidden hurdles for mothers in medicine
This "In the Spotlight" features Jessica Gold, a pediatric hospitalist who lobbied to remove an obstacle to career advancement for physicians who are mothers.
Stanford Medicine magazine explores the new Stanford Hospital
The new Stanford Hospital is a high-tech place of healing for patients and families, and a place of innovation and well-being for employees and clinicians.
Can Ecstasy be repurposed to catalyze the patient/psychotherapist bond?
Stanford researchers have teased apart the addictive and pro-social effects of MDMA -- suggesting the possibliity of a non-addictive therapy.
“Two Minds” two years later: Still curious about sex differences in cognition? Here are some resources
A Stanford Medicine magazine article on sex differences in the brain remains popular; this article provides additional information.
Thanks to my parents, I can venture on, alone
In this Stanford Medicine Unplugged feature, second-year medical student Tasnim Ahmed reflects on how her education separates her from her parents.
Two-for-one PET tracer reveals early signs of pancreatic cancer — and, unexpectedly, lung disease
Scientists at Stanford have developed a new PET scan tracer that flags both pancreatic cancer and a lung disease known as idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
Prostate-imaging camera captures molecular detail to detect cancer
A team of Stanford scientists have devised a new imaging technology that harnesses ultrasound and photoacoustics to detect prostate cancer earlier.
Ears, noses and throats: New Biodesign fellows to innovate in otolaryngology
The new Stanford Biodesign fellows — a group of physicians, business specialists and engineers, will address medical challenges in otolaryngology.
Stanford faculty reminisce about their college summers
Stanford Medicine faculty Audrey Shafer and Mary Hawn shared experiences from their memorable college summers with Stanford News.