Dr. Han Zhu

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Han Zhu is an Assistant Professor in the field of Cardiovascular Medicine at Stanford University. His clinical research focuses on cardio-oncology and cardio-immunology, specializing in cardiovascular care for patients undergoing cancer therapies. His research particularly examines the effects of immunotherapies on the heart. Dr. Zhu completed his degree in Bioengineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and earned his medical degree from Case Western Reserve University. He followed this with a clinical cardiology fellowship and an internal medicine residency at Stanford University School of Medicine. His laboratory investigates myocarditis, cardiac inflammation, and the cardiovascular impacts of cancer treatments. Current research efforts leverage clinical data and bio-banked samples, alongside in vivo and in vitro preclinical models and combination single-cell technologies, to analyze immune-related heart toxicities. Dr. Zhu's clinical practice aims to enhance cardiovascular outcomes for patients dealing with cancer and autoimmune disorders through innovative care methodologies.

Research Interests

Patents

IDENTIFICATION OF PATHOGENIC IMMUNE CELL SUBSETS CHECKPOINT INHIBITOR-INDUCED MYOCARDITIS

63/235,580 2021-08-20

A patent focusing on the identification of immune cell subsets related to myocarditis induced by checkpoint inhibitors.

https://patents.google.com/patent/US20210209501A1/en

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.