Dr. Jade Benjamin Chung

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jade Benjamin-Chung is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Population Health at Stanford University, with a focus on research and scholarship related to scalable interventions that address the complex interplay of infectious diseases and environmental factors affecting human health in resource-limited settings. Her work employs a variety of epidemiologic, computational, and statistical methods, including causal inference and machine learning techniques, particularly targeting vulnerable populations in both domestic and international contexts. As a member of the Chan Zuckerberg Biohub, she continues to engage in significant research aimed at improving population health through high-quality evidence-based health interventions, particularly those related to environmentally-mediated infectious diseases such as malaria, diarrhea, and soil-transmitted helminths. She has also been recognized with several awards for her contributions to the field.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2022-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Palo Alto, California

Conducts research and teaches in Epidemiology and Population Health.

Awards

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Rosenkranz Prize

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Stanford Program Research Rigor Reproducibility Award

Courses

EPI 226 BIOE 191 EPI 299 EPI 399 EARTHSYS 199 EPI 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.