Dr. Holden Maecker

Professor

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Biography

Holden Maecker is a Professor of Microbiology and Immunology at Stanford University and the Director of the Human Immune Monitoring Center. He received his Bachelor of Science in Microbiology from Purdue University in 1984 and obtained his PhD in Cancer Biology from Stanford University in 1988. Dr. Maecker has held a variety of academic and research positions, including serving as an Assistant Professor of Biology at Loyola University Chicago, a Senior Scientist at BD Biosciences in San Jose, CA, and as a researcher in various capacities at Stanford. His research focuses on defining metrics of immune competence in settings such as cancer immunotherapy, organ transplantation, and chronic viral infections using mass cytometry and other technologies. Dr. Maecker has been involved in numerous academic initiatives, serving on several scientific advisory boards and committees, and has co-chaired the Human Immunophenotyping Consortium. He has published extensively in the field and contributes to the advancement of immune monitoring standards.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor (Research)

2009-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Leading research and academic initiatives in the field of microbiology and immunology.

Assistant Professor

2000-01-01 — 2009-01-01

Loyola University Chicago • Chicago, IL

Conducted research and taught courses in the biology department.

Senior Scientist

1998-01-01 — 2000-01-01

BD Biosciences • San Jose, CA

Engaged in advanced research in immunology.

Patents

Detection HIV-infected cell subsets

2007/109161 2007-01-01

Patent related to methods for detecting subsets of HIV-infected cells.

Treatment allergies

2001/0044418 2001-01-01

Patent concerning treatments for allergies.

Courses

TRAM 212A IMMUNOL 206 IMMUNOL 299 MI 299 IMMUNOL 280 IMMUNOL 399 MI 399 MI 370 IMMUNOL 290 IMMUNOL 199 MI 199 MED 212A

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
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Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.