Dr. Pak Chan

Associate Professor

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Biography

Pak H. Chan is an Emeritus Faculty member and former James R. Doty Professor of Neurosurgery at Stanford University. He has held various prestigious positions throughout his career, including Director of Research in the Department of Neurosurgery and has served on several significant committees including the External Scientific Review Committee for the Canadian Stroke Network. With a focus on cerebrovascular diseases and neural injuries, Chan has received numerous accolades such as the Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Society of Cerebral Blood Flow & Metabolism and the Thomas Willis Award from the American Stroke Association. His notable involvement with the National Neurotrauma Society and the American Heart Association showcases his commitment to advancing knowledge and research in neurology. He has delivered numerous lectures and contributed significantly to the field through his research on neuronal death and regeneration, with a keen interest in the mechanisms surrounding stroke and neural injury.

Research Interests

Awards

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Lifetime Achievement Award

2015-06-28
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Thomas Willis Award

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Jacob Javits Neuroscience Investigator Award

Courses

NEPR 299 NSUR 299 NSUR 280 NEPR 399 NSUR 399 NSUR 370 NSUR 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.