Dr. Christian Kunder

Associate Professor

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Biography

Christian Kunder is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Pathology at Stanford University. He has extensive training and certification in various pathology subspecialties, including hematopathology and molecular genetic pathology. Dr. Kunder completed his medical education at Duke University School of Medicine and various fellowships at Stanford Health Care. His clinical focus includes surgical pathology and urological pathology, with a particular interest in soft tissue pathology and anatomic clinical pathology. He has held significant administrative positions, including Assistant Medical Director and Associate Medical Director for the Molecular Pathology Laboratory at Stanford. His research primarily investigates the biology of human neoplasms with a focus on soft tissue and genitourinary tumors, especially prostate cancer. He is passionate about classification and nomenclature of neoplasms and aims to refine research using histopathology and molecular genetic techniques to develop genotyping tests and enhance patient eligibility for targeted therapies.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Associate Professor

— Present

Stanford University • Palo Alto, CA

Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Pathology, focusing on surgical pathology and molecular techniques.

Associate Medical Director

— Present

Molecular Pathology Laboratory, Stanford Health Care • Palo Alto, CA

Overseeing operations and quality in the Molecular Pathology Laboratory.

Assistant Medical Director

— Present

Molecular Pathology Laboratory, Stanford Health Care • Palo Alto, CA

Led administrative responsibilities and clinical operations within the laboratory.

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.