Dr. Garry Nolan

Professor

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Biography

Garry Nolan is the Rachford Carlota Harris Professor of Pathology at Stanford University School of Medicine, specializing in signal transduction, immunology, cancer biology, and pathogen infection. He has a remarkable track record with over 350 research articles published and holds 50 patents. Dr. Nolan completed his Ph.D. at Stanford University and has been recognized with numerous awards, including the Teal Innovator Award from the Department of Defense for his groundbreaking studies on ovarian cancer. His recent research focuses on novel applications of mass spectrometry in single-cell analysis, and he has received significant funding to study the Ebola virus. Dr. Nolan is a prominent advocate for the translation of public investment in basic research for societal benefit, with substantial contributions to cross-disciplinary collaborations enhancing the understanding of immune response and disease management. He is also a founder of several biotech companies and has served on boards and committees within the National Institutes of Health and the biotechnology sector. Dr. Nolan's laboratory aims to utilize bioinformatics and advanced imaging systems to improve cancer research and patient outcomes.

Research Interests

Experience

Rachford Carlota Harris Professor

— Present

Stanford University School of Medicine • Stanford, California

Current position in the Department of Pathology

Awards

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Lifetime Achievement Award

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Keio University Medical Science Prize

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M.D. Anderson Award

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Hans Sigrist Prize

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Laboratory Hematology Award

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Cotlove Award

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Teal Innovator Award

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Outstanding Research Achievement Award

Patents

Methods identifying multiple epitopes cells

1,166,795,6 2023-06-06

Patent related to identifying multiple epitopes in cells.

https://patents.google.com/patent/US11667956B2/en

Kit split-pool barcoding target molecules cells

1,163,475,2 2023-04-25

Patent on barcoding methods for cell organelles.

https://patents.google.com/patent/US11634752B2/en

On-slide staining primer extension

1,163,475,3 2023-04-25

Methods of staining for analysis.

https://patents.google.com/patent/US11634753B2/en

Methods identifying multiple epitopes cells

1,156,627,8 2023-01-31

Continued research on identifying cell epitopes.

https://patents.google.com/patent/US11566278B2/en

Methods identifying multiple epitopes cells

1,156,058,5 2023-01-24

Innovative methods for epitope identification.

https://patents.google.com/patent/US11560585B2/en

On-slide staining primer extension

1,129,977,0 2022-04-12

Additional applications of primer extension methods.

https://patents.google.com/patent/US11299770B2/en

Increasing dynamic range identifying multiple epitopes cells

1,121,479,4 2022-01-04

Innovative methods to increase dynamic range for epitope detection.

https://patents.google.com/patent/US11214794B2/en

Highly multiplexed fluorescent imaging

1,116,835,0 2021-11-09

Methods for imaging with multiplexed fluorescent techniques.

https://patents.google.com/patent/US11168350B2/en

Multiplexed single molecule RNA visualization two-probe proximity ligation system

1,100,860,8 2021-03-18

Innovative methods for RNA visualization.

https://patents.google.com/patent/US11008608B2/en

Methods identifying multiple epitopes cells

1,0995,362 2021-04-01

Advancements in epitope identification.

https://patents.google.com/patent/US10995362B2/en

On-slide staining primer extension

1,098,226,3 2021-04-20

Continued research on staining methods.

https://patents.google.com/patent/US10982263B2/en

Courses

BMDS 295 BIOE 392 BMDS 299 CBIO 299 IMMUNOL 299 MI 198 MI 299 BIOE 391 IMMUNOL 280 CBIO 399 IMMUNOL 399 MI 399 STEMREM 399 BMDS 370 MI 370 CBIO 260 IMMUNOL 290 IMMUNOL 199 MI 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.