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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Stanford Medicine to target maternal complications and inequities with $14 million grant
The funding will go toward a center to decrease the incidence and downstream morbidities of postpartum hemorrhage.
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Researchers find success with stem cell therapy in mice model of Alzheimer’s disease
In a Stanford Medicine study, scientists transplanted stem cells into mice and found reduction of brain abnormalities typical of Alzheimer’s disease.
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Stanford Medicine scientists win Arc Institute awards
Two professors are named Innovation Investigators, and four win Ignite Awards.
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Stanford Medicine researchers find possible cause of depression after stroke
Scientists discover a biomarker in stroke survivors, suggesting that chemical changes after stroke can lead to depression. The findings may pave the way toward treatment.
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Leaders discuss AI, equity, aging and cancer at first Big Ideas in Medicine conference
Physicians, researchers and other pacesetters describe some of the most promising pursuits in the medical field. In cancer, for instance: ‘Let’s kill the first cell, not the last cell.’…
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Hypertension and anemia drive racial gaps in birth complications, Stanford Medicine-led studies find
Untreated high blood pressure and anemia in pregnancy help explain why childbirth complications are more common in non-white populations, two studies led by Stanford Medicine researchers found.
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Normal body temperature is personal, Stanford Medicine researchers find
A new, large-scale study of body temperatures has found that “normal” isn’t one size fits all — it varies by age, sex, weight, time of day and more.