Dr. Heather Wakelee

Professor

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Biography

Heather Wakelee specializes in the treatment of lung cancer and thymic malignancies. She completed her post-graduate training at Stanford University and joined the faculty in 2003. For years, she has been a physician and has led a clinical research group focusing on thoracic malignancies, developing research programs related to lung cancer and thymoma across various areas including clinical trials, translational work, and population sciences. She is the Principal Investigator of numerous clinical trials and has taken on roles in national and international organizations associated with lung cancer and thymoma, including leadership in the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer. Dr. Wakelee's clinical focus is on thoracic oncology and advanced lung cancer, working extensively with investigational therapeutics. Her research interests include targeted therapies and the use of immune modulation, particularly in relation to specific mutations associated with lung cancer, such as EGFR and ALK mutations. In 2021, she was appointed Deputy Director of the Stanford Cancer Institute and Division Chief of Medical Oncology, emphasizing her leadership and commitment to advancing care and research in this field.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2003-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Faculty member in the Department of Medicine focusing on thoracic oncology and lung cancer.

Awards

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Merit Award

2003-05-01
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Alpha Omega Alpha

1996-06-01
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Teaching Award

2007-01-01
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Young Investigator Award

2015-01-01

Courses

MED 299 MED 280 MED 399 MED 370 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.