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Professor Dr. Agnieszka Czechowicz

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Agnieszka Czechowicz is an accomplished physician-scientist and entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in stem cell biology and translational research. She is a faculty member at Stanford University in the Department of Pediatrics, specifically within the Division of Hematology, Oncology, Stem Cell Transplantation and Regenerative Medicine. Her primary clinical interests revolve around bone marrow failure diseases, particularly Fanconi anemia, and the essential role of stem cell transplantation in treatment. Czechowicz’s research delves into hematopoietic stem cell biology, transplantation, and gene therapy/gene editing, with significant contributions to preclinical and clinical therapy development. She co-founded Magenta Therapeutics, focusing on developing advanced therapeutic strategies, including antibody-drug conjugates for stem cell transplantation. Throughout her career, she has contributed to various groundbreaking initiatives and projects, influencing the landscape of biomedical research in her field. Czechowicz is dedicated to mentoring the next generation of physicians and scientists, supporting both traditional and non-traditional career paths.

Research Interests

Hematopoietic Stem Cells Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation Monoclonal Antibodies Immunotoxins Cell Cycle Cell Fate Cell Membrane Cell Surface Antigens Microenvironment Stem Cell Niche Cell Proliferation Stem Cell Quiescence DNA Damage DNA Repair Rare Genetic Diseases Bone Marrow Failure Aplastic Anemia Genomics Fanconi Anemia Immunodeficiency Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors Rhabdomyosarcoma Neuroblastoma Myelodysplastic Syndrome Acute Myeloid Leukemia Graft vs Host Disease Immune Tolerance Histocompatibility Testing Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes Hemoglobinopathies Transplantation Conditioning Gene Therapy Gene-Editing Base-Editing Cytokines Cytokine Receptors Cell Therapy Allogenic Bone Marrow Transplantation Metabolic Diseases Autoimmune Diseases Microbiome Cancer

Experience

Assistant Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Faculty member in the Department of Pediatrics focusing on stem cell transplantation.

Awards

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Lorry Lokey Faculty Scholar

2019-01-01

Patents

Selective Immunodepletion Endogenous Stem Cell Niche Engraftment

US12447634 2019-01-01

Innovative techniques related to stem cell niche engraftment.

CRISPR-Related Methods Compositions Governing gRNAs

US14536319 2020-01-01

Methods related to CRISPR technologies for gene therapy.

Compositions Methods Non-Myeloablative Conditioning

US15148837 2021-01-01

Developments in non-myeloablative conditioning therapies.

Expansion Differentiation Inner Ear Supporting Cells Methods

US62288958 2018-01-01

Methods for expanding and differentiating supporting cells in the inner ear.

Courses

IMMUNOL 280 IMMUNOL 399 STEMREM 399 MED 370 STEMREM 370 BIOE 191X IMMUNOL 290 PEDS 199 IMMUNOL 223 STEMREM 223

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.