Dr. Alice Fan

Associate Professor

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Biography

Alice C. Fan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine specializing in Oncology at Stanford University. Her research focuses on urologic oncology, specifically the development of novel therapeutic strategies. Dr. Fan's work includes the utilization of preclinical models to validate new nanotechnology approaches for tumor diagnosis and treatment. She has led various clinical trials investigating the effects of treatments such as tyrosine kinase inhibitors and other targeted therapies on kidney cancer and non-Hodgkin's lymphomas. An advocate for translational research, she is committed to personalized medicine, striving to enhance therapeutic monitoring and predict responses to treatment in solid tumors. Dr. Fan has served in several prominent roles, including Associate Program Director for the Stanford Hematology Oncology Fellowship, demonstrating her leadership in education and mentorship within the medical community. With numerous awards and grants to her name, she is recognized for her contributions to cancer research and the training of future oncologists.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Teaching and research in the field of oncology, specializing in clinical trials and translational research.

Awards

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Career Development Award

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K23 Career Development Award

Patents

Discovery validation cancer biomarkers using protein analysis methodology

10145851 2018-12-04

A method for analyzing cancer biomarkers to improve diagnostics.

https://patents.google.com/patent/US10145851B2/en

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.