Dr. Dean Felsher

Professor

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Biography

Dean W. Felsher is a Professor of Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine, specializing in Oncology and Pathology. His research primarily focuses on the role of oncogenes, particularly MYC, in initiating and maintaining cancer. Through various laboratory studies, Felsher has demonstrated how the temporary shutting down of oncogenes can reverse cancer, a phenomenon known as 'Oncogene Addiction'. His work includes exploring the basic mechanisms of oncogene addiction related to self-renewal, metabolism, host immune response, and therapeutics development, using small molecules and nanoparticles to target oncogenes and enhance immune responses in cancer treatment. He is also involved in clinical trials assessing the effectiveness of antibiotic therapy combined with granulocyte-colony stimulating factor (G-CSF) for treating children with neutropenia and fever due to chemotherapy. His contributions to clinical research include predicting treatment responses in patients with renal cell carcinoma using advanced imaging techniques. Felsher has received numerous awards for his work, including the Translational Research Award from the Burroughs Wellcome Trust, and is an elected member of both the Association of American Physicians and the American Society for Clinical Investigation.

Research Interests

Oncology Oncogene Addiction Cancer Therapeutics Immunotherapy Clinical Trials

Experience

Professor

2011-01-01 — Present

Stanford University School of Medicine • Stanford, California

Professor and member of the Faculty with a focus on Oncology and Pathology.

Co-Director

2016-01-01 — Present

Cancer Nanotechnology Program, Department of Radiology • Stanford, California

Co-Director of a program focused on the application of nanotechnology in cancer treatment.

Director

2017-01-01 — Present

Admissions/Associate Director, Medical Scientist Training Program • Stanford, California

Oversees admissions and the training program for medical scientist students.

Director

2018-01-01 — Present

Advanced Residency Training Program • Stanford, California

Responsible for the training program for advanced residency.

Co-Director

2019-01-01 — Present

Spectrum KL2 Mentored Development Program • Stanford, California

Co-Director for the KL2 Mentored Development Program.

Awards

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Elected Member

2011-01-01
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Translational Research Award

2005-01-01
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Elected Member

2005-01-01
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Clinical Investigator Award

2003-01-01
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Charles Carrington Prize

2002-01-01
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Esther Ehrman Faculty Scholar Award

2000-01-01
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Physician Post-Doctoral Award

1997-01-01
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Emil Bogen Award

1992-01-01
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Honors

1985-01-01

Courses

TRAM 211 TRAM 283 TRAM 223B TRAM 223A TRAM 223C TRAM 212B TRAM 121 TRAM 221 MED 390 CBIO 299 IMMUNOL 299 MED 299 IMMUNOL 280 MED 280 CBIO 399 IMMUNOL 399 MED 399 MED 370 BIO 199X TRAM 299M CBIO 260 IMMUNOL 290 IMMUNOL 199 MED 199 MED 211 MED 283 MED 223C MED 223B MED 223A MED 212A MED 212B EPI 229 MED 251C MED 251A MED 251B

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.