Dr. Muharrem Yunce

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dr. Yunce completed his fellowship in transfusion medicine at Stanford, gaining invaluable clinical experience with the Malignant Hematology Group at UCSF. Upon rejoining Stanford, Dr. Yunce took on the role of Medical Director for Therapeutic Apheresis. In this position, he collaborates with clinicians, fellows, residents, and nursing staff to ensure effective execution of life-saving emergent procedures such as therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE), red cell exchange, plateletpheresis, and leukapheresis. Additionally, Dr. Yunce manages extracorporeal photopheresis for solid organ transplant rejection. He has been recognized for his contributions to the Department of Pathology in teaching and mentorship, receiving the Faculty Mentor Award in 2025 and the Teaching Award in 2023. Dr. Yunce is an active member of the American Society Apheresis, where he chairs the research subcommittee focusing on TPE utilization, particularly for solid organ transplant rejection and desensitization protocols. His clinical focus includes Therapeutic Apheresis, Anatomic Pathology, and Extracorporeal Photopheresis.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Associate Professor

2021-01-01 — Present

Stanford University Medical Center • Stanford, CA

Oversees therapeutic apheresis procedures and education at Stanford University Medical Center.

Awards

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Department of Pathology Faculty Mentor Award

2025-01-01
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Teaching Award

2023-01-01

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.