Dr. Peter Greenberg

Professor

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Biography

Peter Greenberg is a Professor Emeritus in the Department of Medicine specializing in Hematology at Stanford University. He has a distinguished career focusing on myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) and other clonal myeloid disorders. Greenberg served as the Director of the Stanford MDS Center, where he has been heavily involved in clinical practice and research aimed at improving treatment outcomes for patients with MDS. His research includes the coordination of clinical trials utilizing experimental drugs and he has been pivotal in developing the revised MDS classification system known as the IPSS-R. He is the chair of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network Practice Guidelines Panel for MDS and has contributed significantly to the advancement of prognostic systems including IPSS-Molecular. Greenberg's academic influences are also recognized through numerous awards, including lifetime achievement awards from both the MDS Foundation and the International Workshop on MDS. His professional affiliations include memberships in the American Society of Hematology and the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group. Educationally, he holds an M.D. from George Washington University and has extensive training in hematology and oncology, as well as prior research focused on the biology of myeloid progenitor cells and gene expression in MDS patients.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor Emeritus

1998-01-01 — 2023-01-01

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Professor Emeritus in the Department of Medicine, focusing on Hematology.

Director

1998-01-01 — 2023-01-01

Stanford MDS Center • Stanford, CA

Served as Director, primarily overseeing clinical and research activities related to myelodysplastic syndromes.

Chair

1997-01-01 — 2023-01-01

National Comprehensive Cancer Network Myelodysplastic Syndromes Practice Guidelines Panel • Stanford, CA

Head of the panel responsible for developing clinical guidelines for the treatment of MDS.

Courses

MED 199 MED 280 MED 299 MED 370 MED 399

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
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Specialization Notes

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