Dr. Anurag Mairal

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Anurag Mairal is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Medicine, specifically within Cardiovascular Medicine, at Stanford University. He is also the Director of Global Outreach Programs at the Stanford Mussallem Center for Biodesign and a Faculty Fellow at the Center for Innovation in Global Health. Mairal teaches courses like MED 232, focusing on scaling health technology innovations in low-resource settings, and is a founding faculty member of BIOE 371, which addresses medical technology within an international context. With extensive experience in medical technology development, he has held significant positions at PATH, Johnson & Johnson, and Orbees Medical, driving innovation and commercialization strategies. He holds multiple degrees, including a PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Colorado at Boulder and an MBA from the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley. Mairal is actively engaged in mentoring and leadership roles within the medtech community across the Asia Pacific region and has contributed to over 30 publications and secured seven patents. His professional journey reflects a commitment to enhancing healthcare solutions in resource-constrained environments.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Professor

— Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Teaching courses in the Department of Medicine and directing global outreach programs.

Executive Vice President

— Present

Orbees Medical • San Francisco Bay Area

Leading strategy consulting initiatives in the healthcare sector.

Senior Advisor

— Present

Singapore-Stanford Biodesign • Singapore

Advising on biodesign programs and fostering international collaboration.

Director

— Present

Global Exchange Program, Stanford Byers Center Biodesign • Stanford, CA

Overseeing global exchange initiatives in biodesign.

Associate Director

— Present

Stanford-India Biodesign Program • Stanford, CA

Managed the India-based biodesign program.

Courses

MED 232

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.