Dr. Lawrence Goodnough

Professor

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Biography

Lawrence Tim Goodnough, MD, is a Professor Emeritus in the Department of Pathology at Stanford University. He obtained his medical degree in 1975 from the University of Pennsylvania and completed his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Alabama Hospitals in Birmingham, followed by a fellowship in Hematology/Oncology at Case Western Reserve University. He is board-certified in Medicine, Hematology, and Oncology, and has achieved American College of Pathology Certification in Blood Banking. Dr. Goodnough specializes in coagulation research, particularly in the field of Transfusion Medicine. He has lectured extensively and has presented his work at over 300 national and international forums. Throughout his career, he has published more than 500 articles and 200 abstracts in medical literature. His clinical interests revolve around developing strategies for patients to utilize alternatives to blood transfusion, encapsulated in the concept of Patient Blood Management. Dr. Goodnough has held various administrative roles, including Director of the Transfusion Service at Stanford Medical Center and as the Associate Director of the Stanford Blood Center, contributing significantly to advancements in transfusion medicine.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor Emeritus

2004-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Professor in the Department of Pathology, specializing in Transfusion Medicine.

Courses

PATH 299 PATH 280 PATH 399 PATH 370 PATH 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
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Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.