Dr. Mark Pegram

Professor

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Biography

Mark Pegram is the Suzy Yuan-Huey Hung Endowed Professor of Medical Oncology at Stanford University School of Medicine, where he serves as Associate Director of Clinical Research at the Stanford Comprehensive Cancer Institute. He is also the Associate Dean of Clinical Research Quality and the Medical Director of the Stanford Clinical Translational Research Unit. Dr. Pegram received his medical degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and completed his internship and residency at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. He then concluded his fellowship training in hematology/oncology at UCLA's David Geffen School of Medicine. Dr. Pegram's research centers on breast cancer, particularly in the study of the HER2 gene and the development of novel agents for treating HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer. He has published over 110 articles in the fields of medical oncology, hematology, and biosimilars. He is committed to educating healthcare professionals on the emerging impact of biosimilars in oncology, with a focus on breast cancer treatment.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

Stanford University School of Medicine • Stanford, California

Serves as a member of the University Medical Line.

Medical Director

2020-01-01 — Present

Stanford Clinical Translational Research Unit • Stanford, California

Oversees clinical trial operations in a unit specializing in first-in-human phase clinical trials.

Associate Dean

2018-01-01 — Present

Stanford University School of Medicine • Stanford, California

Responsible for ensuring quality in clinical research.

Associate Director

2013-01-01 — Present

Stanford Comprehensive Cancer Institute • Stanford, California

Leads clinical research initiatives at the cancer institute.

Courses

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
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.