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Christina Curtis is the RZ Cao Professor of Medicine at Stanford University. She serves as the Senior Vice Chair of Research in the Department of Medicine and as the Director of Artificial Intelligence and Cancer Genomics at the Stanford Cancer Institute. Dr. Curtis leads a research lab focused on AI and machine learning, computational modeling, and high-throughput molecular profiling experimentation to develop new methods for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. Her pioneering work has redefined the molecular landscape of breast cancer, creating new paradigms for understanding the origins and evolution of human cancers. She has received numerous accolades, including the NIH Director's Pioneer Award in 2018 and the AACR Award for Outstanding Achievement in Basic Science in 2022. A Kavli Fellow of the National Academy of Sciences, Dr. Curtis is also a member of various advisory boards in the biopharmaceutical sector. Her academic background includes a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Cambridge and doctorate from the University of Southern California in Molecular Computational Biology.
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