Dr. Robert Lowsky

Professor

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Biography

Robert Lowsky is a renowned academic clinician and medical researcher specializing in hematopoietic cell transplantation. With over 20 years of broad experience and expertise in the field, he has contributed significantly to the design and implementation of multi-center, federally-funded clinical trials. Dr. Lowsky has served on the Stanford Institutional Review Board and the Scientific Review Committee for cancer-oriented clinical trials for the past decade. His research focuses on understanding the role of regulatory T cells in preventing graft-versus-host disease and promoting immune tolerance in organ transplantation. Through various clinical trials, he aims to develop innovative treatments for complex conditions such as acute graft-versus-host disease and leukemia, thereby improving patient outcomes and establishing new standards of care in the field of blood and marrow transplantation.

Research Interests

Experience

Director, Apheresis Unit

2005-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Oversees the Apheresis Unit, focusing on blood and marrow transplantation.

Director, BMT Fellowship Program

2002-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Leads the Blood and Marrow Transplantation Fellowship Program at Stanford.

Courses

MED 199 MED 280 MED 299 MED 370 MED 399

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.