Dr. Katrin Svensson

Associate Professor

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Biography

Katrin J. Svensson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pathology at Stanford University. With a Ph.D. from Lund University, she has conducted postdoctoral research at Harvard Medical School and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Her laboratory focuses on the physiological and biochemical mechanisms of metabolic regulation, particularly the role of circulating factors and peptide hormones. Notably, her team has identified Idthmin, a hormone that plays a critical role in glucose and lipid homeostasis, contributing significantly to the field of metabolic health. Svensson serves as the Affinity Group Leader at the Stanford Diabetes Research Center. She is also a standing member of the NIDDK POMD study section and an Associate Editor for the journal Endocrine Reviews. Through her research and outreach, she aims to improve our understanding of complex diseases associated with aging, metabolic disorders, and cancer, collaborating extensively with fellow researchers and institutions.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Associate Professor in the Department of Pathology, leading research on metabolic health.

Awards

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Richard E. Weitzman Outstanding Early Career Investigator Award

2026-01-01
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Weill Cancer Hub West Investigator

2025-01-01
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Churg Research Award

2019-01-01
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McCormick Gabilan Award

2018-01-01

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.