Dr. Raffick Bowen

Professor

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Biography

Raffick A.R. Bowen is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Pathology at Stanford University Medical Center and Co-Director of the Clinical Chemistry Immunology Laboratory. He holds a BSc in Medical Laboratory Science and a Ph.D. focusing on the implications of omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids on brain neuronal and glial cell membrane structure and function. Dr. Bowen has completed a post-doctoral diploma in Clinical Chemistry and is a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Clinical Biochemistry. His career includes significant time at the National Institutes of Health as a Fogarty Post-Doctoral Fellow and positions focusing on clinical biochemistry. He emphasizes teamwork and believes in the importance of continuous improvement within diagnostic laboratories, influenced by management philosophies like those of W. Edwards Deming. His research interests include the clinical applications of blood collection tubes and the impact of tube-related interferences on laboratory results. Dr. Bowen teaches various courses in pathology and is actively involved in editorial boards and advisory committees for clinical associations.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Professor

2013-01-01 — Present

Stanford University Medical Center • Stanford, CA

Co-Director of Clinical Chemistry Immunology Laboratory.

Associate Director

2006-01-01 — 2013-01-01

Stanford Healthcare • Stanford, CA

Oversaw the Clinical Chemistry Immunology Laboratory operations.

Awards

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Outstanding Author

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Resident Teaching Award

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Value-Based Research Award

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Clinical Chemist Recognition Award

Courses

PATH 299 PATH 280 PATH 399 PATH 370 PATH 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
  • 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.