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 scientists locate key brain circuit containing the seat of male libido
A team of Stanford Medicine researchers have shown in male mice that a particular neuronal circuit is responsible for sexual arousal and for the actions and pleasure that ensue, opening avenues for treatment in men.
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Abortion bans increase need for congenital heart defect care, Stanford Medicine study finds
Abortion restrictions will increase the number of newborns with serious heart defects, which could strain hospital resources already in short supply, according to a Stanford Medicine study.
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Renowned tumor suppressor has prominent role in tissue repair, Stanford Medicine study finds
The tumor suppressor p53 has been in the limelight for decades. But its cancer-fighting function may be only a side effect of its role in tissue repair, a Stanford Medicine study finds.
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Cancer pavilion opening ushers in new era of care at Stanford Medicine
The Laurie K. Lacob Pavilion at the Stanford Medicine Cancer Center opened July 17. The state-of-the-art facility, for transplant and cellular therapies, is a light-filled space for healing.
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Inclusive All of Us data poised to transform research on LGBTQ health challenges, outcomes
Previous large health studies didn’t collect sexual orientation and gender identity information. A Stanford Medicine study finds the All of Us Research Program a boon to LGBTQ health researchers, future health outcomes.
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Stanford Medicine researchers take part in HuBMAP, showing what healthy human tissue looks like
Stanford Medicine scientists describe details of the human intestine and placental tissue as part of the National Institute of Health’s Human Biomolecular Atlas Program.
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Richard Jaffe, neuroanesthesiologist, teacher and textbook author, dies at 75
The Stanford Medicine professor was well known for his friendly presence as well as expertise in neuroanesthesia and operating room technology.