Dr. Cansu Karakas

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Cansu Karakas is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pathology with subspecialty expertise in Breast Pathology. Her academic career has included significant positions at notable institutions, including MD Anderson Cancer Center from 2010 to 2017 and NYU from 2017 to 2018. Dr. Karakas is dedicated to researching HER2-driven breast cancers and the applications of artificial intelligence to breast cancer, focusing on identifying resistance mechanisms to guide novel and personalized therapeutic strategies. Her clinical focus encompasses Anatomic Pathology and Breast Pathology. She is involved in the University Medical Line as an Assistant Professor in Pathology. Cansu completed her fellowship at Brigham Women's Hospital in 2024 and has board certification from the American Board of Pathology in Anatomic Pathology, achieved in 2023. Additionally, she completed her residency at the University of Rochester Medical Center in 2023 after training at Saint Barnabas Medical Center in New Jersey. Dr. Karakas received her medical degree from Ege Universitesi in Turkey in 2001.

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Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Assistant Professor in the Department of Pathology specializing in Breast Pathology.

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.