Dr. Robert Huang

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Robert Huang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at Stanford University, specializing in Gastroenterology and Hepatology. His clinical research focuses on improving prevention and early detection of digestive malignancies, with particular interests in gastric precancerous lesions such as atrophic gastritis and intestinal metaplasia, which are precursors to stomach cancer. His research aims to improve digestive cancer outcomes and reduce disparities through data science, cohort building, and biomarker development. Dr. Huang conducts a variety of patient-facing research studies, utilizing electronic health records and large databases to address health disparities, especially among Asian Americans. His clinical expertise includes advanced endoscopic techniques like ERCP, endoscopic ultrasound, and luminal stenting. He has received numerous awards for his contributions to gastroenterological research, including a Fellow designation from the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and several research scholarships.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine, specializing in Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

Awards

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Diversity Investigator Award

2021-01-01
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Fellow

2024-01-01

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
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  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

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