Dr. Lisa Zaba

Associate Professor

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Biography

Lisa Zaba, M.D., Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Dermatology at Stanford University. She serves as the Director of the Merkel Cell Carcinoma multi-disciplinary clinic and is a member of the supportive oncodermatology group at the Stanford Cancer Center. Her research focuses on immunology, particularly the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma and the prognostic implications of immune checkpoint inhibitors, as well as the management of treatment-related rashes. Dr. Zaba completed her medical education at Weill Cornell Medical College, receiving her M.D. in 2009, and her Ph.D. in immunology from Rockefeller University in the same year. She pursued her residency at Stanford School of Medicine, completing it in 2013. Additionally, Dr. Zaba has held various administrative appointments, including as a Director at CCSB, Stanford, and has been recognized with multiple honors, including being a Research Scholar with the New York Academy of Sciences and a member of Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. Through her academic and clinical roles, she is committed to advancing research and patient care in dermatology.

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Experience

Associate Professor

2013-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Associate Professor in the Department of Dermatology, focusing on Merkel Cell Carcinoma and immunology.

Director

2021-01-01 — Present

Merkel Cell Carcinoma Multi-Disciplinary Clinic • Stanford, CA

Director of the multi-disciplinary clinic, coordinating care for patients with Merkel Cell Carcinoma.

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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.