Dr. Renumathy Dhanasekaran

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Renumathy Dhanasekaran integrates clinical care, molecular biology, and translational research to improve the understanding and treatment of liver cancer. After completing a Gastroenterology fellowship at Mayo Clinic and a Transplant Hepatology fellowship, she obtained her PhD in Cancer Biology from Stanford University. Dhanasekaran leads an independent research program focused on the immunobiology of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Her laboratory employs spatial single-cell technologies and patient-derived tissues to identify biomarkers of disease progression and therapeutic response, aiming to develop targeted treatment strategies. She has received multiple awards for her impactful work, including the NCI R37 MERIT Award and is a recipient of prestigious grants from organizations such as the NIH and the American Gastroenterological Association. Clinically, she specializes in managing patients with liver tumors and aims to introduce innovative diagnostics and therapeutic strategies into clinical practice. Dhanasekaran is committed to personalized care for patients suffering from liver cancer, emphasizing a compassionate and multidisciplinary approach to treatment.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2022-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Leads an independent research program aimed at understanding liver cancer and advancing clinical practices in hepatology.

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
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

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