Dr. Irene Llorente

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Originally from Spain, Irene L. Llorente joined the Department of Neurosurgery at Stanford University in 2022. She completed her undergraduate degree in Molecular Biology at the University of Leon in Spain and pursued a Master of Science in Molecular Biology and Biomedicine before earning her Ph.D. in Neuroscience from the University of Leon and the University of Florence. Llorente conducted her postdoctoral fellowship in the Neurology Department at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, where she began her independent career as a Research Assistant Professor. Her research interests focus on understanding the biology of white matter repair in central nervous system disorders. She is particularly interested in leveraging emerging technologies in the stem cell field to develop efficient and effective stem cell-based therapies for patients with stroke, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, and vascular dementia.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Member of the Department of Adult Neurosurgery, focused on research and teaching.

Courses

BIOS 205 NEPR 299 NSUR 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.