Dr. David Miklos

Professor

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Biography

David Miklos is a Professor in the Department of Medicine at Stanford University, specializing in Blood and Marrow Transplantation. He leads the Stanford BMT Cell Therapy Program, which provides around 750 cancer cell therapies annually. His research primarily focuses on allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation (alloHCT) and CAR-T cell therapy. He has pioneered studies optimizing graft content for improved treatment outcomes in blood cancers, investing extensively in both laboratory and clinical research. His lab is known for advancing protein microarray technologies aimed at identifying clinically relevant allogeneic antibodies. Miklos has significantly contributed to the understanding of chronic graft-versus-host disease (cGVHD) therapeutic strategies, including his work on the use of anti-B cell drugs in clinical trials. He has received various prestigious awards, including Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Notre Dame and Alpha Omega Alpha from Yale Medical School. His academic journey includes degrees in Genetics and Medicine from Yale University. David has authored numerous publications and is an influential figure in the field of cancer immunotherapy, continuously evaluating the efficacy of innovative CAR-T therapies at Stanford University.

Research Interests

Experience

Chief BMT Cell Therapy Program

— Present

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Overseeing the BMT Cell Therapy Program, leading clinical research initiatives.

Associate Chief Blood Marrow Transplantation

— Present

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Coordinating clinical operations and research activities.

Clinical Director Cancer Cell Therapy

— Present

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Directed clinical programs focusing on innovative cancer therapies.

Medical Director Stanford Cellular Therapeutics Transplantation Laboratory

— Present

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Managed laboratory initiatives for transplantation therapies.

Awards

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Phi Beta Kappa

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Alpha Omega Alpha

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Predoctoral Fellow

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Medical Scientist Training Fellow

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Clinical Investigator Training Program Scholar

Courses

IMMUNOL 299 MED 299 IMMUNOL 280 MED 280 IMMUNOL 399 MED 399 MED 370 IMMUNOL 290 IMMUNOL 199 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
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.