Dr. Branimir Sikic

Professor

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Biography

Branimir I. Sikic, M. D., is a Professor of Medicine in the Division of Oncology at Stanford University School of Medicine. He served as the Director of the General Clinical Research Center and co-directed the Stanford University Center for Clinical and Translational Education Research (Spectrum), contributing to the research landscape from 1992 until 2017. Dr. Sikic's educational background includes an undergraduate degree from Georgetown University and an M.D. from the University of Chicago. After completing his residency in internal medicine at Georgetown, he engaged in a research fellowship in cancer pharmacology at the National Cancer Institute and subsequently joined the Stanford faculty in 1979. Over his career, he has authored over 250 publications and has been recognized with numerous accolades, including the Presidential Medal for Science and Medicine from the Government of Croatia in 2010. His research explores the mechanisms of drug resistance in cancer cells and the development of innovative cancer therapies, focusing particularly on anti-cancer drugs and their pharmacological properties. Dr. Sikic is known for his contributions to understanding multidrug resistance and has actively participated in key advisory roles, such as chairing the Scientific Program Committee for the American Society of Clinical Oncology. He has played a pivotal role in various clinical trials aimed at advancing cancer treatment.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

1979-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Professor of Medicine in the Division of Oncology, focusing on cancer research and pharmacology.

Director

1992-01-01 — 2017-01-01

General Clinical Research Center, Stanford University • Stanford, California

Directed the General Clinical Research Center.

Co-Director

2008-01-01 — 2017-01-01

Stanford University Center for Clinical Translational Education Research • Stanford, California

Co-directed the center aimed at enhancing clinical translational research.

Awards

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Katarina Zrinska Medal

2010-01-01
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Statesman Award

2010-01-01

Patents

Protein Modulators Resistance Alkylating Agents

7,875,274 2011-01-25

Patent related to resistance mechanisms in cancer treatment.

P-Glycoprotein Mutant Resistant Cyclosporin Modulation

5,830,697 1998-11-03

Patent concerning cyclosporin modulation in cancer pharmacology.

Courses

CBIO 299 MED 299 MED 280 CBIO 399 MED 399 MED 370 MED 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.