Dr. Gilbert Chu

Professor

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Biography

Gilbert Chu is a Professor of Medicine in the Department of Biochemistry at Stanford University, with a focus in Oncology. He obtained his A.B. degree in Physics from Princeton University, a Ph.D. in Physics from MIT, and an M.D. from Harvard Medical School. His research interests encompass a range of topics including the development of point-of-care devices for measuring blood ammonia to prevent brain damage, understanding cellular mechanisms for DNA repair from ultraviolet radiation and ionizing radiation, and the analysis of gene expression profiles through advanced algorithms. Chu has been recognized with numerous awards for his contributions to medical education and translational research, including multiple Kaiser Awards and fellowships from prestigious organizations. He actively collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to innovate solutions for clinical challenges in cancer and metabolic diseases, while also being heavily involved in mentoring students and advancing educational programs.

Research Interests

Awards

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Oscar Salvatierra Award

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Kaiser Award

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Kaiser Award

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Asian American Community Faculty Award

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Fellow

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Lawrence H. Mathers Teaching Award

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Clinical Scientist Award

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Rita Allen Award

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Fellow

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Henry Asbury Christian Award

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Giulio Racah Prize

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Fellow

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Phi Beta Kappa

Patents

Rapid small volume detection blood ammonia

9,625,443 2014-02-11

A method for detecting blood ammonia in small volumes.

https://patents.uspto.gov/patent/9625443

Mismatched end DNA ligase

8,263,332 2012-09-11

A DNA ligase enzyme for mismatched ends.

https://patents.uspto.gov/patent/8263332

Methods compositions determining treatment toxicity

7,465,542 2008-12-16

Techniques for determining treatment toxicity through various methods.

https://patents.uspto.gov/patent/7465542

Significance analysis microarrays

7,363,165 2008-04-22

A method for the significance analysis of microarray data.

https://patents.uspto.gov/patent/7363165

Electrophoresis using contour-clamped electric fields

5,165,898 1992-11-24

A technique for electrophoresis with contour-clamped fields.

https://patents.uspto.gov/patent/5165898

Courses

INDE 242 BIOC 299 BIOPHYS 399 CBIO 299 IMMUNOL 299 MED 299 IMMUNOL 280 MED 280 BIOPHYS 300 CBIO 399 IMMUNOL 399 MED 399 BIOC 399 BIOC 370 MED 370 CBIO 260 IMMUNOL 290 BIOC 221 BIOC 199 IMMUNOL 199 MED 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.