Dr. David Feldman

Professor

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Biography

David Feldman is a Professor Emeritus in the Department of Medicine, specializing in Endocrinology, Gerontology, and Metabolism at Stanford University. He has made significant contributions to the field of Vitamin D research, focusing on its role as an antiproliferative agent and its effects on malignancies such as breast and prostate cancer. Feldman's research interests encompass the investigation of the metabolic effects of obesity on breast cancer prognosis, the action of Vitamin D in cultured cells and mouse models, and the molecular mechanisms regulating Vitamin D receptor expression. He is also involved in studying hereditary Vitamin D resistant rickets, a genetic disorder caused by mutations in the Vitamin D receptor. Over his career, he has received various awards for his outstanding contributions to Vitamin D research, particularly highlighted during the Vitamin D Workshop in October 2009.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor Emeritus

2000-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Professor Emeritus in the Department of Medicine, specializing in Endocrinology, Gerontology, and Metabolism.

Awards

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Outstanding Contributions to Vitamin D Research

2009-10-01

Courses

MED 299 MED 280 MED 399 MED 370 MED 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
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Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.