Dr. Ash Alizadeh

Professor

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Biography

Ash Alizadeh is a professor at Stanford University specializing in Medicine and Oncology. He leads the Cancer Genomics Program at the Stanford Cancer Institute, where his research focuses on the development and application of genomic technologies to address various challenges in human disease, particularly in cancer detection and treatment. His work explores the molecular, cellular, and population dynamics of tumors, employing machine learning to investigate how cellular composition influences cancer behavior and response to therapy. Alizadeh has pioneered non-invasive cancer genomic techniques enabling liquid biopsies, contributing significantly to the field of cancer genomics. He has received numerous prestigious awards for his research, including the Scholar Award from the American Society of Hematology and has been involved in multiple international collaborations and advisory roles. In addition to his research, he is deeply committed to education and mentorship, guiding medical students and postdoctoral researchers.

Research Interests

Experience

Moghadam Family Professor

2011-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Leading research and clinical programs in oncology at the Stanford Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Awards

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Scholar Award

2015-01-01
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American Society Clinical Investigation member

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
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  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.