Dr. Peter Marinkovich

Associate Professor

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Biography

Peter Marinkovich, M.D., is an Associate Professor of Dermatology at Stanford University, where he also serves as a faculty member in the Program in Epithelial Biology and the Stanford Cancer Biology Program. His clinical practice focuses on inflammatory skin diseases, and he is the Director of the Bullous Disease Clinic, as well as an attending dermatologist at the VA Palo Alto Medical Center. Dr. Marinkovich's research is centered on the pathogenesis and therapy of epidermolysis bullosa, autoimmune blistering diseases, and skin cancer. He has a profound interest in the extracellular matrix, epithelial tissues, and their roles in tumor invasion and progression. His investigations encompass both the therapeutic and biological aspects of these diseases, exploring the mechanistic interactions of various molecules like laminins and collagens in cellular processes. He holds numerous leadership roles in professional committees and is recognized for his significant contributions to the field, receiving various awards for his research and clinical excellence.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

1995-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Palo Alto, CA

Teaching and conducting research in Dermatology and Epithelial Biology.

Attending Physician

1995-01-01 — Present

VA Palo Alto Medical Center • Palo Alto, CA

Providing clinical care in dermatology.

Awards

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1st Annual Jouni Uitto Impact Award

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Harrington Scholar-Innovator Award

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Setekwagon Award

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Place Award

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Nelson Paul Anderson Essay Award

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Gold Award

Patents

Gene therapy for recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa using genetically corrected autologous keratinocytes

US12110504B2 2024-10-08

A method for treating recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa through gene therapy.

Production and delivery of stable collagen

US9403895B2 2016-08-02

Innovations in collagen production for medical use.

Methods for modulating hair growth using truncated laminin-511

US9351914B2

Research on laminin-511's role in hair growth.

Production and delivery of stable collagen

US9040484B2

Further applications of stable collagen in medical procedures.

Compositions and methods inhibiting squamous cell carcinoma

US7875277B2 2011-01-25

Research focused on cancer treatment methodologies.

Products and methods improving keratinocyte adhesion to dermis

US6133236A 2000-10-17

Methods for enhancing skin integrity through keratinocyte adhesion.

Products and methods improving keratinocyte adhesion to dermis

US5770562A 1998-06-23

Further developments in skin adhesion techniques.

Product and method improving keratinocyte adhesion to dermis

US5352668A 1994-10-04

Early patents addressing keratinocyte adhesion.

Courses

CBIO 299 DERM 299 DERM 280 CBIO 399 DERM 399 DERM 370 CBIO 260 DERM 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
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Specialization Notes

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