Dr. Catherine Aftandilian

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Catherine Aftandilian is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Stanford University, specializing in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology. Her clinical focus includes leukemia, relapsed leukemia, and infectious complications in oncology treatment. Aftandilian is involved in conducting clinical research aimed at prevention, early diagnosis, and treatment of infectious complications in pediatric patients with leukemia. She is actively engaged in multiple clinical trials evaluating innovative therapies such as GD2 CAR T cells for treating childhood cancers and non-invasive diagnostic approaches for pulmonary invasive mold infections. Aftandilian completed her medical education at Tufts University School of Medicine and her pediatric residency at Massachusetts General Hospital. She has received several accolades for her work, including the Bertil Glader Award for Outstanding Teaching and Mentoring and the Early Career Clinical Excellence Award from Lucile Packard Children's Hospital.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Associate Professor

2014-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Palo Alto, CA

Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics with a focus on Pediatric Hematology-Oncology.

Awards

#2019

Bertil Glader Award for Outstanding Teaching and Mentoring

2019-01-01
#2019

Early Career Clinical Excellence Award

2019-01-01
#2014

Stanford Society Physician Scholars

2014-01-01
#2014

Innovations Patient Care Award

2014-01-01
#2007

Member of AOA, Medical Honor Society

2007-01-01

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.