Dr. Aaron Newman

Associate Professor

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Biography

Aaron Newman is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biomedical Data Science at Stanford University. His research focuses on the intersection of computational and experimental techniques to study the cellular organization of complex tissues, with particular emphasis on the cellular diversity and clinical relevance of tumor cell subsets within their microenvironments. Newman is dedicated to developing innovative data science tools aimed at elucidating the cellular hierarchies and stromal elements that drive tumor initiation, progression, and response to therapy. His work often involves the creation of new algorithms to resolve distinct cellular states within multicellular communities and analyze single-cell spatial relationships of genomic profiles in clinical biospecimens. He holds various leadership roles and has been recognized with multiple awards for his contributions to the field, including the 3rd Annual Daisy Ho Memorial Award and the K99/R00 Pathway Independence Award from NIH/NCI. Newman is also an advocate for impactful biomedical data science tools that enhance research in developmental biology, regenerative medicine, and systems immunology.

Research Interests

Awards

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3rd Annual Daisy Ho Memorial Award

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CZ Biohub Investigator

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Baxter Faculty Scholar Award

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Interdisciplinary Initiatives Seed Grants Program Award

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Stem Cell Research Award

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K99/R00 Pathway Independence Award

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Visionary Postdoctoral Fellowship

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NIH T32 Cancer Biology Training Grant

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Siebel Fellow

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Graduate Dissertation Fellowship Award

Courses

BMDS 205 STEMREM 205 BIOE 392 BIOE 391 CBIO 399 IMMUNOL 399 STEMREM 399 MED 370 CME 400 STEMREM 199 BIODS 260B STATS 260B

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.