Dorothy Tovar, a graduate student and Boston native, explains her research and her career goals in this In the Spotlight feature.
Category: Organization
Big data strikes again — subdividing tumor types to predict patient outcome, personalized treatment
A Stanford team has developed an algorithm that uses data about tumors to identify new classifications that can provide information about patient outcomes
The presence of his absence
In this essay, Cynthia Lim reflects on her experience caring for her husband, who was left with brain damage following a cardiac arrest.
New hope for a drug to treat lymphedema symptoms
The anti-inflammatory drug ketoprofen shows promise as effective medical treatment for lymphedema symptoms, small Stanford study finds
In the Spotlight: Enjoying research and exploring opportunities
In this In The Spotlight Q&A, second-year medical student Jill Anderson shares her thoughts about health care and her future career plans.
Stanford scientist is working to halt spread of hepatitis B
Decision scientist Mehlika Toy is working with the WHO to help eliminate the public health burden of hepatitis B by the year 2030.
Giving kids honest information about water consumption may help them make healthy choices
A study led by a Stanford Business researcher at four schools in Panama explores the best way to persuade kids to drink more water.
The “exposome” revealed: a barrage of bacteria, chemicals, microscopic animals and more
Scientists have measured the human “exposome,” or the particulates, chemicals, and microbes that individually swarm us all, in unprecedented detail.
Stars of Stanford Medicine: Genetic counseling and compassion
In this Stars of Stanford Medicine Q&A, Kim Kinnear shares her perspective as a graduate student in genetic counseling.
Stars of Stanford Medicine: Emergency medicine, health policy and innovation
This Stars of Stanford Medicine features Ryan Ribeira, an emergency medicine physician with interests in health policy and technology.
New Biodesign fellows will focus on vision care
This year, Stanford Biodesign Innovation Fellows will concentrate on ophthalmology, spending 10 months to address needs in that field.
Stars of Stanford Medicine: Exploring options, advocating for patients
Second-year medical student Nagehan Ayakta tried out research before turning to medicine, she explains in this Stars of Stanford Medicine feature.
Stars of Stanford Medicine: Improving health care in Japan
This Stars of Stanford Medicine Q&A features Satoshi Maruyama, a Japanese official in the health ministry who is earning a graduate degree at Stanford.
Stars of Stanford Medicine: Improving cardiovascular health in Africa and beyond
This Stars of Stanford Medicine Q&A features Andrew Chang, clinical instructor of medicine, who is working to improve cardiovascular health globally.
Curbing hepatitis B in the United States will save lives and money, according to a new study
Targeted screening can cut hepatitis B related deaths in the U.S. by half - and save money.
The coming tsunami of age-related hearing loss
More and more Americans are living with a quietly increasing disability, and one that can have a dangerous ripple effect into other aspects of their health, happiness and livelihood. But a transformation in treatment is on the horizon.