Dr. Erinn Rankin

Associate Professor

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Biography

Erinn Rankin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology specializing in Radiation Biology, and also serves in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology focusing on Gynecologic Oncology at Stanford University. Her work primarily addresses the biological mechanisms of ovarian cancer and the development of novel therapies. Rankin has received numerous accolades, including the Carol Doug Kimmelman Scholar award and the Pape Family Pilot Award from the Rivkin Center for Ovarian Cancer Research. Her research contributions have been recognized with awards such as the Mary Kay Foundation Research Award and the Ovarian Cancer Academy Award from the Department of Defense. Rankin's academic path began with a BS in Microbiology from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, followed by a PhD in Cellular Molecular Biology from the University of Pennsylvania. She has committed part of her career toward postdoctoral training at the NCI and has been honored for her significant contributions to radiation sciences.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Professor at the Department of Radiation Oncology and Obstetrics & Gynecology.

Awards

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Carol Doug Kimmelman Scholar

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Pape Family Pilot Award

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Research Award

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Ovarian Cancer Academy Award

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Gabilan Faculty Award

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J. Martin Brown Award Outstanding Achievements Radiation Sciences

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Postdoctoral Trainee Award

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Saul Winegrad Award Outstanding Dissertation

Courses

CBIO 280 CBIO 242 CBIO 245 CBIO 240 CBIO 299 OBGYN 299 OBGYN 280 CBIO 399 OBGYN 399 OBGYN 370 BIO 199X CBIO 260 RADO 199 OBGYN 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.