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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AI explodes: Stanford Medicine magazine looks at artificial intelligence in medicine
The new issue of Stanford Medicine magazine explores the challenges and promise of artificial intelligence for medical care, research and education.
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William Weis, a pioneer of molecular imaging, dies at 64
William Weis, PhD, former chair of structural biology at Stanford Medicine, refined advanced imaging techniques and described the three-dimensional structure of many cellular components.
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Road extension to improve access to Stanford Hospital
An extension of Blake Wilbur Drive between Sand Hill Road and Welch Road will provide better access to the emergency department as well as reduce congestion around the medical campus.
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Alvin Hackel, anesthesiologist and pioneer in newborn care, pediatric specialization, dies at 91
The Stanford Medicine professor emeritus of anesthesiology and of pediatrics invented a transport incubator for newborns and helped establish pediatric anesthesiology as a specialty.
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A new branch of oncology, cancer neuroscience, offers hope for hard-to-treat brain tumors
To drive their growth, many tumors hijack nervous system signals, including those needed for brain plasticity. Stanford Medicine discoveries are opening a promising new branch of oncology research.
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Easy diet changes can lower carbon footprint, according to Stanford Medicine-led study
Stanford Medicine researchers and their colleagues have identified simple food swaps that, if adopted universally, could reduce the nation’s food-related carbon footprint by more than a third. The changes are also more healthy.
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Lung cancer screening guidelines perpetuate racial disparities, Stanford-led study finds
National guidelines for lung cancer screening are less effective for African Americans than for whites, Stanford study concludes. A risk-based analysis is more equitable and effective.