Dr. Asiri Ediriwickrema

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Asiri Ediriwickrema is an Assistant Professor of Medicine (Hematology) at Stanford University School of Medicine. His clinical focus includes the diagnosis, evaluation, and management of patients with myelodysplastic neoplasms and clonal hematopoiesis. Dr. Ediriwickrema earned his undergraduate degree in Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he developed a strong foundation in analytical thinking and problem solving. He then completed his MD, graduating Cum Laude from Yale University, followed by a PhD at Stanford University. His training includes a residency in Internal Medicine and a fellowship in Hematology at Stanford, where he was heavily involved in research on novel populations of multipotent progenitor cells that are critical to understanding normal hematopoiesis and leukemia stem cells in acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Currently, Dr. Ediriwickrema leads a systems hematology laboratory that utilizes advanced single-cell technologies and computational biology to study both normal and malignant blood development. His significant contributions to the field have been recognized through various awards and funding, including the NIH Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award and the American Society of Hematology Scholar Award.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

Stanford University School of Medicine • Stanford, CA

Conducting research in hematology and teaching medical students.

Awards

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NIH Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (F32)

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American Society of Hematology Scholar Award

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Edward P. Evans Foundation Young Investigator Award

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.