Dr. Allison Kwong

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Allison Kwong is an Assistant Professor specializing in Medicine, particularly in Gastroenterology and Hepatology, at Stanford University. Her clinical research focuses on chronic liver diseases with particular interests in cirrhosis, alcohol-associated liver disease, portal hypertension, and liver transplantation outcomes. She is actively involved in clinical trials aimed at enhancing liver disease treatment and recovery. Dr. Kwong's academic career includes numerous awards recognizing her contributions to liver health research, including the National Institutes of Health K23 Mentored Patient-Oriented Research Career Development Award, which she has been awarded for the period of 2021-2026. She also holds various leadership roles within professional organizations, contributing to the advancement of liver transplantation and gastroenterology research. Furthermore, she is an associate editor for the American Journal of Transplantation and serves on several committees aimed at improving the quality of healthcare delivery for liver patients. Her educational background includes medical training at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, residency at the University of California, San Francisco, and a fellowship in Advanced/Transplant Hepatology at Stanford University. Her dedication to academic excellence is reflected in her involvement with gastrointestinal health education and innovative research that seeks to pioneer treatments in transplant hepatology.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2021-06-01 — Present

Stanford University • Redwood City, CA

Assistant Professor in Medicine with a focus on Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

Awards

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NIAAA K23 Mentored Patient-Oriented Research Career Development Award

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Clinical, Translational, Outcomes Research Award (CTORA)

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ILTS Congress Travel Award

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Liver Intestinal Community Practice (LICOP) Travel Grant

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KL2 Mentored Career Development Award

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Young Investigator Abstract Travel Award

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Young Investigator Travel Bursary

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Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society

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Distinction Research

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Emerging Liver Scholar (ELS)

Courses

MED 199 (Aut, Spr) Graduate Fellowship Programs Gastroenterology & Hepatology (Fellowship Program)

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.