Dr. Paul Khavari

Professor

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Biography

Paul Khavari is a distinguished professor in the Department of Dermatology at Stanford University School of Medicine with a focus on cancer, particularly cutaneous oncology. He holds a medical degree from Yale School of Medicine and has undergone extensive training at Stanford University. His research emphasizes the genetics of epithelial tissues and the molecular mechanisms involved in skin malignancies, including the development of innovative gene therapies for genetic skin diseases. His work includes pioneering studies on mammalian skin regeneration and the use of multiomics for understanding the regulatory networks controlling skin cell differentiation and proliferation. He is actively involved in clinical trials aimed at developing therapies for recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa, characterized by severe skin fragility. Khavari has served as the Chair of the Department of Dermatology and has co-directed the Stanford Program in Epithelial Biology. He is dedicated to advancing knowledge in his field through substantial research efforts and mentorship.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2010-01-01 — Present

Stanford University School of Medicine • Stanford, CA

Leading research and academic initiatives in dermatology with a focus on skin oncology and regenerative medicine.

Co-Director

1999-01-01 — Present

Stanford Program in Epithelial Biology • Stanford, CA

Coordinating research efforts and fostering advancements in the study of epithelial biology.

Courses

CBIO 299 DERM 299 STEMREM 299 DERM 280 CBIO 399 DERM 399 STEMREM 399 DERM 370 STEMREM 370 BIOE 191X BIO 300X CBIO 260 DERM 199 STEMREM 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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  • 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.