Dr. Lorinda Chung

Professor

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Biography

Dr. Lorinda Chung is a Professor in the Department of Medicine at Stanford University, where she specializes in Immunology and Rheumatology with a focus on systemic sclerosis and connective tissue diseases. She leads the Stanford Scleroderma Program, which aims to provide comprehensive care for patients with systemic sclerosis, while also conducting a range of clinical, epidemiologic, and translational research studies. Dr. Chung's extensive experience in clinical trial design is evident through her leadership in investigator-initiated trials and her contributions to collaborative studies aimed at understanding the mechanisms behind novel therapeutic agents in the treatment of systemic sclerosis. Her commitment to both patient care and medical research is exemplified by her role in developing the Stanford Scleroderma Center of Excellence. Aside from her clinical practice, she is devoted to teaching and mentoring the next generation of physicians and researchers in scleroderma care and research, ensuring that the field continues to advance through innovative studies and outreach efforts.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2014-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Palo Alto, California

Responsibilities include leading the Scleroderma Program and overseeing various clinical trials.

Member

2014-01-01 — Present

Pulmonary Hypertension Association Scientific Leadership Council • Palo Alto, California

Contributes to the scientific direction and strategy of the organization.

Awards

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Teaching Award

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Diversity Leadership Faculty Fellow

Patents

Profiling Determination Response Treatment Inflammatory Disease

61/147,983 2009-01-28

Patent related to methods of determining treatment response in inflammatory diseases.

https://patents.google.com/patent/US2009014735A1/en

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.