Highlights
Maya Rossin-Slater wins prestigious AEA prize for women economists
The prize awarded by the American Economic Association is for her research that "addresses questions of critical policy importance with clever research designs and novel identification strategies, careful econometric work using high-quality administrative data, and analysis grounded in economic theory." Read more.
Nov. 6 - Integrated Strategic Plan (ISP) Star Award
Congratulations to the recipients of the 2023 Integrated Strategic Plan (ISP) Star Award! Read more.
Oct. 24 - Using virtual reality for hoarding disorder in “90 Seconds with Lisa Kim”
A first-of-its-kind study by Stanford Medicine researchers lets patients practice letting go of treasured objects in simulations of their own homes. Watch the video.
Oct. 23 - Q&A with Bright Zhou, a resident with an unconventional path
Bright Zhou's fascination with archeology sparked a passion for languages and culture as storytelling tools that are essential to delivering culturally reflective care. Read more.
Oct. 16 - Breaking barriers and healing athletes: Bridging the gender gap in sports medicine
Bella Gomez is used to performing at a high level, first as a member of the Harvard-Radcliffe crew team and then as a Stanford School of Medicine student. It’s that competitive drive that led her to take on her next challenge: breaking barriers in professional sports medicine. Read more.
Oct. 11 - Welcome, new students! | Pass the TINY Mic
Donned in freshly embroidered white coats and lab coats, several new students were greeted by our TINY Mic reporters at the recent PhD, MD and physician assistant white coat ceremonies. Watch the new video.
Oct. 4 - What you need to know this vaccination season
Stanford Medicine infectious disease expert Anne Liu provides guidance on the RSV, flu and new COVID-19 vaccines this fall. Learn more.
Feb. 15, 2023 - Ways to support earthquake relief efforts in Turkey and Syria
We have compiled some resources to support the relief efforts, as well as information on how Stanford Medicine is helping and related news. Learn more on StanfordMed TODAY.
April 4, 2022 - Stanford Medicine resources in support of Ukraine
We want to acknowledge those who have reached out about the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the country’s rapidly deteriorating humanitarian situation. Please refer to this list if you are seeking ways to support Ukraine, created by our colleagues at the Stanford Center for Innovation in Global Health.
Feb. 7, 2022 - One-stop resource: respiratory illness-related updates
This one-stop shop has been curated for Stanford Medicine employees to reference the latest COVID-19 testing, isolation and booster updates. Please use this page to find the most current information.
Stanford Medicine News
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Nurse practitioners as safe as physicians in prescribing medication for older patients, study finds
A study at Stanford Medicine has found that nurse practitioners prescribe as safely as primary care physicians while caring for seniors.
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Lung cancer cells covertly thrive in brain under guise of protection, Stanford Medicine study finds
Small cell lung cancers often metastasize to the brain. A Stanford Medicine study shows they thrive there by emulating developing neurons and recruiting surrounding cells for protection.
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Ketamine’s effect on depression may hinge on hope
In an unusual trial, Stanford Medicine researchers found that a patient’s belief that they had received ketamine, even if they didn’t, could improve their depression.
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Stanford Medicine researchers build an eye ‘aging clock’ that could lead to treatments for ocular diseases
Stanford Medicine researchers clock the age of cells to find new therapy targets.
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Virtual reality helps people with hoarding disorder practice decluttering
A first-of-its-kind study by Stanford Medicine researchers lets patients practice letting go of treasured objects in simulations of their own homes.
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Stanford Medicine first to receive top AMA honor three times for addressing physician wellness
Stanford Medicine was recognized by the American Medical Association for commitment to improving physician professional fulfillment.
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Research findings could explain why young kids rarely get very sick from COVID-19
Children’s noses pack a punch that could help explain COVID-19’s typically mild course in young kids. Researchers hope to parlay that ‘nasal magic’ into increased protections for adults.