Dr. Prasanna Jagannathan

Associate Professor

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Biography

Prasanna Jagannathan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine at Stanford University, focusing on Infectious Diseases, particularly malaria and immune responses. His research involves physician-scientist work in human immunology, studying malaria clinical trials and immune modulatory interventions. He leads a group conducting longitudinal cohort studies in children and pregnant women to understand how repeated malaria influences cellular immune responses. His research also extends to the mechanisms driving acquired immunity to malaria and the impact of COVID-19 on these parameters. He has received multiple accolades for his contributions to the field, including the Rosenkranz Prize and the Young Physician Scientist Award. Dr. Jagannathan's work utilizes advanced techniques such as single-cell genomic approaches and epigenetic profiling to explore immune responses in malaria and COVID-19, continually striving to enhance our understanding and prevention strategies for these infectious diseases.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Palo Alto, California

Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine, focusing on infectious diseases and clinical trials.

Awards

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Elected Member

2025-04-01
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Rosenkranz Prize

2018-09-01
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Young Physician Scientist Award

2018-04-01

Courses

IMMUNOL 209 MED 299 IMMUNOL 280 IMMUNOL 399 MI 399 IMMUNOL 210 MED 370 BIO 300X IMMUNOL 290 BIO 230 IMMUNOL 200 MI 200

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.