Dr. Jeffrey Dunn

Professor

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Biography

Jeffrey Dunn serves as the Lily Sarafan Director of Neuroimmunology and a Clinical Professor in the Department of Neurology & Neurological Sciences at Stanford University. His expertise lies in the diagnosis, treatment, and research concerning immune-mediated diseases of the central nervous system, particularly Multiple Sclerosis (MS), transverse myelitis, and Neuromyelitis Optica. Dr. Dunn is a widely recognized leader in the field, having been elected as a Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology and serving as past Chair of the MS Section of the AAN. With experience as Principal Investigator on over 30 clinical trials, he has significantly contributed to the development of new immunotherapies for MS, particularly focusing on cellular immune therapies. A key player in the Project BIG initiative at Stanford, Dr. Dunn collaborates with scientists to explore biomarkers and therapeutic targets in precision medicine. His work has led to notable discoveries, including findings on the role of EBV in MS pathogenesis, which earned him recognition as a runner-up for the Science Breakthrough Year 2022 by the American Association for the Advancement of Science. He has authored and co-authored over 50 peer-reviewed publications and has received numerous teaching awards, reflecting his commitment to clinical education in neurology.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Professor

— Present

Stanford University • Palo Alto, CA

Leads clinical and research initiatives in neuroimmunology.

Lily Sarafan Director

— Present

Department of Neurology & Neurological Sciences • Stanford University

Directs research and clinical practice in neuroimmunology.

Chief, Division Neuroimmunology

— Present

Department of Neurology & Neurological Sciences • Stanford University

Oversees division's clinical and research efforts.

Awards

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Oscar Salvatierra Award

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Science Breakthrough Year 2022

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Neurology Clerkship Teaching Award

Patents

Marker determination patient responsiveness

10,054,588 2018-08-21

Patent for a marker that determines patient's responsiveness to treatments.

https://patents.google.com/patent/US10054588B1/en

Courses

NENS 199 NENS 280 NENS 299 NENS 370 NENS 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.