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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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Reversing a cystic fibrosis complication before birth
Giving a new cystic fibrosis medication to a pregnant woman who carries the gene for the disease was unexpectedly beneficial for her fetus, a Stanford Medicine team found.
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IVF screening reduces costs
Stanford Medicine researchers find that using in vitro fertilization with testing embryos for inherited diseases would significantly reduce costs.
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VA, Stanford Medicine cancer collab
An anticipated growth in veterans seeking cancer care catalyzes talks to develop state-of-the-art collaboration between VA and Stanford Medicine.
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Bertozzi: 'Embrace this change'
In her commencement address to new graduates, Carolyn Bertozzi said: 'With your newfound status as a Stanford graduate comes the opportunity to make a difference.'…
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Stanford Med reaction to SCOTUS decision
'While the ruling changes the landscape of university admissions, it does not change our resolve or our values.'…
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Extra income and cancer risk factors
Cancer disproportionately impacts persistently impoverished communities. A federal grant unites Stanford Medicine, UC Davis and UCSF to study income supplementation and cancer risk factors.
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IMA, Intonation to collaborate
The goal of the collaboration is to rapidly improve care for patients with tumors that form from hormone-releasing cells.
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Classifying a type of depression
Using surveys, cognitive tests and brain imaging, researchers have identified a type of depression that affects about a quarter of patients. The goal is to diagnose and treat the condition more precisely.
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Tackling LGBTQ+ health disparities
Questions about sexual orientation, gender identity and chosen names will be included in Stanford Medicine’s We Ask Because We Care initiative aimed at eliminating health disparities.
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'Value everyone'
At graduation, Minor encouraged the Class of 2023 to develop strong relationships with everyone in their careers — for their own and others' benefit.
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Stanford Medicine class of 2023
Speakers, including Nobel Prize winner Carolyn Bertozzi and dean Lloyd Minor, reflect on how the group came together post-pandemic and refocused on what makes Stanford Medicine unique.
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Annual education awards
Nearly 50 awards were given to faculty, staff, residents and students at Stanford Medicine in recognition of their outstanding contributions during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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Stanford introduces medical humanities minor
Combining the field of medicine with art, literature, film, history, policy, and the social sciences, a team of Stanford professors has shaped a new undergradua
Announcing a new global health scholars program for African Physicians
The Stanford Center for Innovation in Global Health launched a new Stanford Global Health African Scholars Program on Nov. 1 to promote health equity, capacity-strengthening, and unique focused learning between African medical institutions and Stanford.
Perspective: It's time to prepare for the potential return of yellow fever
Mosquito-transmitted virus infections are on the rise and their spread is accelerating in Texas, Florida and elsewhere in the American South.
New Photon Counting CT (PCCT) Prototype Installed
A new prototype GE HealthCare photon counting CT (PCCT) scanner has been installed at 3155 Porter Drive, only the second such scanner in the United States.
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Moonshot effort aims to bioprint a human heart and implant it in a pig
Advances in the 3D printing of living tissue – a field known as bioprinting – puts within reach the possibility of fabricating whole organs from scratch and implanting them in living beings. A multidisciplinary team from Stanford received a federal contract to do just that.
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Celebrating Women Leaders in Climate and Health
In recognition of Women in Medicine Month this September, Stanford’s Center for Innovation in Global Health is celebrating female leaders working at the intersection of climate change and medicine.