Dr. Hayley Gans

Professor

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Biography

Dr. Hayley Gans is a Clinical Professor in Pediatrics with a specialization in Infectious Diseases at Stanford University. With extensive expertise and a notable academic background, she has served in various significant positions, including the Fellowship Program Director for Pediatric Infectious Diseases and Co-director of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Program for immunocompromised hosts at Children's Hospital Stanford. Over the years, she has focused her research on defining immune responses to viral vaccines, especially in infants and immunocompromised populations. Her studies have explored the efficacy of different vaccination regimens and the relative limitations of innate and adaptive immune responses in healthy infants compared to adults. She is currently investigating mechanisms responsible for these restrictions and aims to develop novel vaccine strategies to improve immunological outcomes. Her commitment to research is complemented by her dedication to clinical education, mentoring, and leading various initiatives to enhance pediatric infectious disease knowledge and practices.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Professor

— Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Specializes in Pediatrics - Infectious Diseases

Co-director

— Present

Pediatric Infectious Diseases Program, Children's Hospital Stanford • Stanford, CA

Focuses on research and care for immunocompromised hosts.

Fellowship Program Director

— Present

Pediatric Infectious Diseases • Stanford University Medical Center

Directed the fellowship program for pediatric infectious disease specialists.

Director, Fellowship Education

— Present

Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University Medical Center • Stanford, CA

Leads educational efforts within the pediatric infectious disease fellowship.

Courses

PEDS 199 PEDS 280 PEDS 299 PEDS 370 PEDS 399

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.