Dr. Rachelle Bitton

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Rachelle Bitton is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Radiology at Stanford University. She specializes in biomedical engineering and has developed interventional techniques for patient-specific models using MR image-guided High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU). Her research includes monitoring ablative applications in cancer treatment, particularly for trans-cranial functional neurosurgery to treat essential tremor and Parkinson's disease. Rachelle also focuses on treatment efficacy and clinical outcomes through analysis of multi-center trials involving MR guided interventions aimed at treating desmoid tumors and uterine leiomyomas, as well as addressing osseous metastasis. Additionally, her work encompasses photoacoustic imaging of microvasculature.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Assistant Professor

2014-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • STANFORD, California

Engaged in clinical teaching and research in Radiology, focusing on the development of MR image-guided interventional techniques.

Awards

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NIH LRP Award

2014-01-01
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Magna Cum Laude Merit Award

2012-01-01
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Postdoctoral Fellowship Award

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.