Dr. Cynthia Campen

Professor

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Biography

Cynthia Campen is a Clinical Professor in Pediatric Neurology at Stanford University, with additional roles in Neurosurgery and Pediatrics. She serves as the Program Director for the Child Neurology Residency since 2014. Dr. Campen specializes in pediatric neuro-oncology, particularly focusing on conditions like neurofibromatosis. Her educational background includes a medical degree from the University of California at San Francisco and various residencies including in Child Neurology at Children's Hospital Philadelphia and a fellowship at Stanford University. Dr. Campen is board certified in Psychiatry Neurology with special qualifications in Child Neurology and Neuro-Oncology. Her clinical work encompasses stratified clinical trials for medulloblastoma and tumor markers, utilizing targeted therapies and molecular approaches to enhance treatment outcomes for pediatric patients. Committed to advancing child neurology, she actively engages in research and education within her specialty and has contributed to improving the survival rates of young patients with central nervous system tumors. Her dedication to clinical excellence is reflected in her extensive training and ongoing involvement in pioneering clinical trials.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Professor

— Present

Stanford University • Palo Alto, CA

Clinical Professor of Pediatric Neurology, overseeing the Child Neurology Residency program.

Courses

MED 370

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.