Dr. Anca Pasca

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Anca M. Pasca is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Stanford University, specializing in Neonatology. She completed her medical degree at Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Romania and finished her pediatric residency at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, where she also completed her fellowship in Neonatology. Her research focuses on understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying neurodevelopmental disorders associated with premature birth and neonatal brain injury. Dr. Pasca employs a multidisciplinary approach that involves genetics, molecular developmental neurobiology, and the use of patient-derived induced pluripotent stem cells to study brain injury development. She is particularly known for utilizing a 3D human brain-region specific organoid system developed at Stanford, allowing for significant insights into brain injury mechanisms. Anca has received several prestigious awards, including the Inaugural Bhatt-Ramanathan Scholarship Award and the Pediatric Scientist Development Program Award, reflecting her contributions to pediatric research and clinical practice.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Redwood City, CA

Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics focusing on Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine.

Awards

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Inaugural Bhatt-Ramanathan Scholarship Award

2017-01-01
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STAT Wunderkinds Award

2017-01-01
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Pediatric Scientist Development Program Award

2016-01-01

Courses

STEMREM 299 STEMREM 399 HUMBIO 194 HUMBIO 193 PEDS 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.