Dr. Marilyn Winkleby

Professor

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Biography

Marilyn Winkleby is a Professor Emerita at Stanford Prevention Research Center. With a doctoral degree from UC Berkeley’s School of Public Health, she has led a research group focused on population health science, combining epidemiologic study and intervention research to understand social determinants of health. Her impactful research includes studies on health behaviors, disparities in health status among ethnic minority and low socioeconomic groups, and community-based interventions. Winkleby has published over 200 articles in scientific journals and received substantial funding from the NIH. Collaborating with the Monterey County Health Department for over 15 years and Lund University in Sweden for 20 years, her work is recognized for improving health in medically underserved populations. She co-founded the Stanford Medical Youth Science Program in 1988, addressing underrepresentation in health careers, which received the Presidential Award for Excellence in 2011. Winkleby’s extensive service includes various advisory roles within Stanford and national organizations, underpinning her commitment to public health education and disparities research.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2001-01-01 — 2021-01-01

Stanford Prevention Research Center • Stanford, CA

Led a research group focused on population health science and social determinants of health.

Visiting Professor

2009-01-01 — 2022-01-01

Center for Primary Health Care Research, Lund University • Malmö, Sweden

Engaged in epidemiological research with a focus on health disparities.

Awards

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Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring

2011-01-01
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Dr. Augustus White III & Family Faculty Professionalism Award

2011-01-01
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Athena Award

2008-01-01

Courses

CHPR 399 CHPR 290 CHPR 299 MED 299 MED 280 MED 399 MED 370 MED 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.