Dr. Nathanael Gray

Professor

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Biography

Nathanael S. Gray is the Krishnan-Shah Family Professor of Chemical Systems Biology at Stanford University. He serves as Co-Director of Cancer Drug Discovery and Co-Leader of the Cancer Therapeutics Research Program within the Stanford Cancer Institute. Dr. Gray’s research focuses on utilizing synthetic chemistry and protein biochemistry to discover and validate new strategies for inhibiting anti-cancer targets. His notable contributions include the design of kinase inhibitors that circumvent drug resistance and the development of FDA-approved treatments for non-small cell lung cancer and multiple sclerosis. Before his appointment at Stanford in 2021, Dr. Gray was a faculty member at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Harvard Medical School, where he established a discovery chemistry group aimed at developing first-in-class inhibitors. He has received numerous accolades for his work, including the National Science Foundation’s Career Award and the Damon Runyon Foundation Innovator Award. Additionally, he has made significant advances in small molecule drug development, with a strong track record of integrating chemical, biological, and pharmacological approaches to create effective therapeutic agents.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2021-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Krishnan-Shah Family Professor of Chemical Systems Biology, Co-Director Cancer Drug Discovery, Co-Leader Cancer Therapeutics Research Program.

Faculty Member

2006-01-01 — 2021-01-01

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School • Boston, Massachusetts

Established discovery chemistry group focusing on developing first-in-class inhibitors.

Awards

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National Science Foundation’s Career Award

2007-01-01
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Damon Runyon Foundation Innovator Award

2008-01-01
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American Association for Cancer Research Team Science Award

2010-01-01
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American Chemical Society Award in Biological Chemistry

2011-01-01
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Nancy Lurie Marks Endowed Professorship

2015-01-01
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Paul Marks Prize

2019-01-01
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Hope Funds Cancer Research

2023-01-01

Courses

BIOS 284 CSB 270 CSB 299 CSB 399 BIO 300X CHEM 200 CHEM 301 CSB 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.