Dr. Paul Bollyky

Professor

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Biography

Paul Bollyky is a Professor of Infectious Diseases at Stanford University School of Medicine, specializing in the study of bacteriophages and their role in bacterial pathogenesis, particularly related to skin and lung infections. His clinical focus lies in infectious diseases, with a specific interest in wound infections, microbial biofilms, and chronic bacterial infections. He has received significant recognition in the field, including being named a Fellow of the Infectious Disease Society of America and an elected member of the American Society for Clinical Investigation. Dr. Bollyky has been awarded multiple grants and honors for his innovative research, including the Transformative Research Award from the Ralph Marian Falk Medical Research Trust and the Grand Challenges Award from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. His educational background includes a medical degree from Harvard University and a PhD from Oxford University. He is dedicated to improving patient care and advancing the understanding of infectious diseases, actively recruiting talented post-doctoral researchers in his lab to explore novel therapeutic approaches like phage therapy and synthetic biology applications.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2019-01-01 — Present

Stanford University School of Medicine • Stanford, California

Professor in the Department of Medicine focusing on infectious diseases and microbiology.

Awards

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Fellow

2019-01-01
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Elected Membership

2018-01-01
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Harrington Scholar Innovator

2017-01-01
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Transformative Research Award

2017-01-01
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Grand Challenges Award

2016-01-01
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Outstanding Faculty Mentor Award

2015-01-01
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Young Investigator Award

2012-01-01
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Excellence Teaching Award

2004-01-01

Courses

IMMUNOL 299 MED 299 IMMUNOL 280 MED 280 IMMUNOL 399 MED 399 MI 399 MED 370 BIO 300X BIO 199X IMMUNOL 290 IMMUNOL 199 MED 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
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  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.