Dr. Allison Kurian

Professor

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Biography

Dr. Allison Kurian is a Professor in Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine, specializing in Oncology. She obtained her medical degree from Harvard Medical School and completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital, followed by a fellowship in Medical Oncology. Her research primarily focuses on cancer genetics, emphasizing precision oncology and quality cancer care at a population level. She leads innovative studies surrounding cascade genetic testing for unaffected relatives of cancer patients and explores the population-wide impact of advances in cancer genomics. A clinically active oncologist, Dr. Kurian treats patients diagnosed with breast cancer and directs Stanford’s Women’s Clinical Cancer Genetics Program. Her extensive involvement in clinical trials and population-based studies has garnered support from leading cancer research organizations. Additionally, she contributes to multiple advisory panels and committees focused on breast cancer, including the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the National Cancer Institute. Dr. Kurian's research has broad implications for improving treatment strategies and understanding the epidemiology of breast cancer risk factors.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2007-01-01 — Present

Stanford University School of Medicine • Palo Alto, CA

Serving as a Professor in the Medicine department, specializing in Oncology.

Awards

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Fellow

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Healthcare Hero Award

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Elected Member

Courses

EPI 299 MED 299 MED 280 EPI 399 MED 399 MED 370 EPI 199 MED 199

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.