Dr. Charles Gawad

Associate Professor

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Biography

Charles Gawad is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Stanford University, specializing in Hematology and Oncology. His research focuses on the intersection of biotechnology, computational biology, and cellular biology, particularly in the context of cancer treatment. Dr. Gawad's work applies innovative technologies to study cancer clonal evolution, aiming to identify cancer clonotypes associated with resistance to specific drugs and to predict treatment responses accurately. His lab also investigates the emergence of virulent bacterial and viral pathogens, with a strong emphasis on understanding the mechanisms underlying antibiotic resistance. He has received numerous honors for his work, including being named an Investigator at the Chan Zuckerberg Biohub and a Taube Distinguished Scholar in Pediatric Oncology. He is also involved in educational and mentorship roles, contributing to the training of future medical scientists. His academic qualifications include a PhD in Cancer Biology from Stanford University and an MD from the University of Arizona.

Research Interests

Patents

Genetic Mutation Analysis

62/881,180

Single Cell Analysis

62/881,183

Phi29 Mutants and Use Thereof

62/972,557

Method for Nucleic Acid Amplification

WO2019148119A1

Detection of Low Abundance Nucleic Acids

2020-04-28

Detection of Low Abundance Viruses

2020-03-31

Courses

CBIO 246 CBIO 243 PEDS 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.