Dr. Jorg Goronzy

Professor

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Biography

Jörg J. Goronzy specializes in the treatment of immunological rheumatic diseases with expertise in the care of patients suffering from giant cell arteritis and rheumatoid arthritis. He joined Stanford University in 2009 after serving as the Mason Lowance, M.D. Professor of Medicine at Emory University in Atlanta from 1990 to 2003, and was previously faculty at the Mayo Clinic. He has made significant contributions to research in the field of immunology and rheumatology, with an emphasis on T cell homeostasis and its functionality with age. His work includes studying immune signatures associated with responses to vaccines, specifically for Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) and the impact of chronic cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection on vaccine responses. Goronzy has received his medical degrees from the University of Bonn and the University of Heidelberg, and completed a fellowship in Rheumatology at Stanford University.

Research Interests

Courses

IMMUNOL 299 MED 299 IMMUNOL 280 MED 280 IMMUNOL 399 MED 399 MED 370 IMMUNOL 290 IMMUNOL 199 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.