Dr. José Vilches Moure

Associate Professor

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Biography

José Vilches-Moure is an Associate Professor in the Department of Comparative Medicine at Stanford University. He earned his DVM from Purdue University in 2007 and completed a residency in Anatomic Pathology, with a focus on laboratory animal species, and a PhD in Comparative Pathology from the University of California, Davis. Since joining Stanford in 2015, he has served as the Faculty Director of the Master of Laboratory Animal Science Graduate Program and has held several key administrative positions, including Director of Animal Histology Services. Dr. Vilches-Moure is a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists and his research interests encompass cancer biology, early cancer detection techniques, developmental pathology, and host-pathogen interactions. He is also actively involved in teaching courses related to comparative anatomy, general pathology, and laboratory animal pathology. His commitment to diversity and inclusion is evidenced by his leadership roles on various committees within the Stanford School of Medicine.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

Stanford University School of Medicine • Stanford, CA

Faculty Director of the Master of Laboratory Animal Science Graduate Program.

Awards

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Outstanding Clinician Award

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Charles Louis Davis Foundation Advancement Veterinary Pathology Award

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Dr. Donald R. Cordy Prize Veterinary Anatomic Pathology

Courses

COMPMED 91N COMPMED 210 COMPMED 290 COMPMED 291 COMPMED 299 COMPMED 399 COMPMED 260 COMPMED 198 COMPMED 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.