Dr. Deborah Sellmeyer

Professor

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Biography

Deborah Sellmeyer is an internationally recognized expert in Metabolic Bone Disease and a renowned clinician who joined the Stanford faculty in 2018. As a Clinical Professor in the Department of Medicine, she has been celebrated for her clinical excellence and was inducted into the Miller Coulson Academy of Clinical Excellence at Johns Hopkins. Dr. Sellmeyer leads a research program focused on the effects of nutrition and environmental factors on skeletal metabolism, conducting both small CRC-based trials and large multi-center trials. Her studies investigate various dietary components, such as sodium chloride, dietary protein sources, and potassium, as well as interventions like targeted thoracic exercises for kyphosis and structured exercise programs to prevent bone loss in premenopausal women undergoing breast cancer treatment. She has developed a multi-disciplinary translational research team, securing K grant funding and collaborating with basic scientists in the orthopedic department and the endocrine division to explore the effects of osteoporosis medications and the basic elements of skeletal biology. Furthermore, Dr. Sellmeyer is an esteemed educator, having received multiple teaching awards throughout her career.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Clinical Professor at the Department of Medicine focusing on Metabolic Bone Disease.

Awards

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Induction into Miller Coulson Academy of Clinical Excellence

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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  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

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