Dr. Pauline Funchain

Associate Professor

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Biography

Pauline Funchain is an Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine, specializing in Oncology at Stanford University. She has extensive training in medical oncology and has held various leadership positions, including Associate Director of Cancer Research Training Education at the Stanford Cancer Institute and Co-Director of multiple initiatives focusing on immunotherapy and skin cancer genomics. Funchain completed her fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation and holds board certifications in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology. Her research and clinical focus include cutaneous oncology and the management of melanoma and uveal melanoma patients. She is actively involved in clinical trials aimed at improving treatment outcomes for patients with localized ocular melanoma and non-metastatic uveal melanoma. Funchain is dedicated to advancing cancer research and training future generations of oncology specialists through her academic and clinical endeavors.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Teaching and conducting research in the field of Oncology.

Associate Director

— Present

Cancer Research Training Education, Stanford Cancer Institute • Stanford, CA

Overseeing training and education programs related to oncology.

Co-Director

— Present

Immunotherapy Toxicity Program, Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Directing initiatives to study and manage immunotherapy-related toxicities.

Co-Director

— Present

Skin Cancer Genomics Program, Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Leading research programs focused on genomics in skin cancer.

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.