Dr. Ruben Colman

Instructor

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Biography

Ruben Colman is a pediatric gastroenterologist and physician-scientist focused on improving the quality of care outcomes for children with inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) through precision medicine approaches. His interdisciplinary research program seeks to translate precision medicine into clinically actionable solutions, merging clinical pharmacology knowledge with omics discoveries. Dr. Colman's work includes translating findings to improve clinical treatment endpoints using non-invasive point-of-care measures like intestinal ultrasound. The foundation of his current research originates from his PhD work on 'Precision Dosing in Personalized Medicine for pediatric IBD'. He is actively involved in professional societies such as the American Gastroenterological Association and the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, where he serves in various editorial and committee roles. His clinical focus includes Pediatric Gastroenterology, Crohn's Disease, and Ulcerative Colitis, and he has received several awards for his research and career development, including a K23 Career Development Award from the NIH.

Research Interests

Experience

Instructor

— Present

Stanford University • Palo Alto, CA

Member of the Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Director of Intestinal Ultrasound at the Center for IBD and Celiac Disease.

Awards

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Career Development Award (K23)

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Team Science Translational Medicine Faculty Development Program Grant

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Young Investigators 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.