Dr. Michaela Liedtke

Professor

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Biography

Michaela Liedtke is a distinguished professor in the Department of Medicine at Stanford University, specializing in Hematology. Her clinical focus encompasses various hematologic cancers, including leukemia, multiple myeloma, and amyloidosis. Since joining Stanford, she has taken on multiple leadership roles, notably as Co-Director of the Stanford Amyloid Center and has actively participated in various committees and organizations including the Southwest Oncology Group and the American Society of Hematology. She has received several accolades, including the Translational Research Award from the Doris Duke Foundation and the Young Investigator Award from ASCO. Dr. Liedtke completed her medical degree at Medizinische Hochschule Hannover in Germany and pursued her residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, followed by fellowships at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and Stanford University Medical Center. Her research interests include the development of novel therapies for multiple myeloma and acute lymphoblastic leukemia, focusing on improving treatment outcomes through innovative clinical trials.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2010-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Teaching and research in the field of Hematology.

Co-Director

2010-01-01 — Present

Stanford Amyloid Center • Stanford, California

Leadership role in clinical research and patient care for amyloidosis.

Medical Director

2015-01-01 — Present

Stanford Adolescent Young Adult Program • Stanford, California

Oversight of medical program focused on adolescent and young adult patients.

Unit Based Medical Director

2019-01-01 — 2021-01-01

Inpatient Hematology • Stanford, California

Management of inpatient Hematology unit.

Cancer Center Program Lead

2019-01-01 — Present

Hematology • Stanford, California

Leading clinical programs related to Hematology at the Stanford Cancer Center.

Awards

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Translational Research Award

2004-01-01
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Fellowship Award

2004-01-01
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Clinical Cancer Research Scholar

2005-01-01
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Research Grant

2006-01-01
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Young Investigator Award

2008-01-01
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Translational Research Award

2011-01-01

Courses

MED 199 MED 280 MED 299 MED 370 MED 399

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.