Dr. Ellen Baron

Professor

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Biography

Ellen Jo Baron is an Emeritus Faculty in the Department of Pathology at Stanford University Medical Center. With a distinguished career spanning several decades, she has previously held positions including Executive Director of Medical Affairs and Technical Support at Cepheid, a leading healthcare company, where she contributed significantly to advancements in laboratory diagnostics. Dr. Baron has directed multiple clinical microbiology and virology laboratories and has played a crucial role in the development of diagnostic microbiology curriculum in resource-poor nations. She holds a Ph.D. in Medical Microbiology from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and has been an active participant in various professional organizations. Throughout her career, she has received numerous accolades, including the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Anaerobe Society Americas and fellowships in numerous prestigious microbiological societies. Baron remains committed to improving global health through education and innovation in microbiology, leveraging her extensive experience to engage in international community projects.

Research Interests

Experience

Emeritus Faculty

— Present

Stanford University Medical Center • Palo Alto, California

Formerly served as Director of the Clinical Microbiology Laboratory and was involved in significant advances in testing methodologies.

Executive Director, Medical Affairs

2008-01-01 — 2018-01-01

Cepheid • Sunnyvale, CA

Led medical affairs initiatives to enhance diagnostic testing capabilities.

Director, Clinical Microbiology Laboratory

1999-01-01 — 2009-01-01

Stanford University Medical Center • Palo Alto, California

Oversaw clinical microbiology operations and contributed to laboratory education.

Interim Director, Clinical Virology Laboratory

2009-01-01 — 2010-01-01

Stanford University Medical Center • Palo Alto, California

Managed laboratory functions and supported virology diagnostics.

Awards

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Lifetime Achievement Award

2018-01-01
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Lifetime Honorary Medical Staff Appointment

2016-01-01

Patents

Quantitative PCR coagulase negative staphylococci blood cultures

7,718,361 2010-01-01

Patent related to diagnostic methodologies in microbiology.

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.