Dr. Nathan Lo

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Nathan Lo is an infectious diseases physician-scientist focused on studying the transmission of infectious diseases and the impact of public health interventions aimed at controlling and eliminating diseases. His research spans both domestic and international infectious disease concerns, including vaccine-preventable infections like COVID-19 and measles, as well as neglected tropical diseases such as schistosomiasis and typhoid fever. He employs a diverse array of computational methodologies, including mathematical modeling, to inform public health policy. Lo collaborates with key public health organizations, including the California Department of Public Health and the World Health Organization, and has a notable track record in using his research to inform public health guidelines. He has served as a lead writer for guidelines on schistosomiasis and strongyloidiasis. Lo is also recognized as an NIH New Innovator and is engaged in wide-ranging academic and clinical activities across global health initiatives.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2023-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Palo Alto, California

Assistant Professor of Medicine specializing in Infectious Diseases.

Faculty Fellow

2021-01-01 — 2023-01-01

UCSF • San Francisco, California

Faculty Fellow in Infectious Diseases.

Awards

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Emerging Leader in Health Medicine

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NIH New Innovator Award (DP2)

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Lead guidelines writer (Strongyloidiasis)

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Lead guidelines writer (Schistosomiasis)

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Kass Award

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Medical Scholar

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Benjamin H. Kean Fellow

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Outstanding Senior

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.