Dr. Mark Krasnow

Professor

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Biography

Mark Krasnow is a Paul Mildred Berg Professor in the Department of Biochemistry at Stanford University, and he has made significant contributions to the understanding of lung development and diseases. Since 1997, he has been an investigator at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. He served as the Chair of the Department of Biochemistry from 2006 to 2013 and has directed the Medical Scientist Training Program. His research focuses on critical areas including lung development, stem cell biology, and neural circuits associated with breathing and speaking. Krasnow is recognized for his outstanding scientific achievements, being elected as a member of the National Academy of Sciences and the National Academy of Medicine. His career has included numerous accolades such as the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the Presidential Young Investigator Award. Beyond his research, he is actively involved in teaching and mentoring graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. His work continues to impact the fields of pulmonary vascular disease and lung cancer.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Teaching and conducting research in the Department of Biochemistry at Stanford University.

Executive Director

— Present

Wall Center Pulmonary Vascular Disease • N/A

Directing the Wall Center focusing on Pulmonary Vascular Disease research.

Chair

— Present

Department of Biochemistry, Stanford University School of Medicine • N/A

Led the Department of Biochemistry, overseeing academic programs and faculty.

Associate Chair

— Present

Department of Biochemistry, Stanford University School of Medicine • N/A

Assisted the Chair in administrative and academic duties within the department.

Director

— Present

Medical Scientist Training Program • N/A

Oversaw the Medical Scientist Training Program at Stanford.

Awards

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Member

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Paul Mildred Berg Professor

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Member

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Fellow

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Fellow

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Presidential Young Investigator Award

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Lucille P. Markey Scholar Award

Courses

BIOC 202 BIOC 360 BIOE 392 BIOC 299 CBIO 299 NEPR 299 CBIO 399 NEPR 399 BIOC 399 BIOC 370 BIO 300X CBIO 260 BIOC 221 BIOC 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
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.