Dr. Ryann Fame

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Ryann Fame joined the faculty at Stanford University in 2022 as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurosurgery. She completed her undergraduate degree in Biology and Chemistry from the College of William & Mary, followed by a PhD in Molecular Cellular Biology from Harvard University. Fang has conducted postdoctoral research at prestigious institutions including the Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research and Boston Children’s Hospital, where she focused on neurodevelopment. Her research program encompasses the early neural stem cell niche, neural tube closure, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) dynamics, metabolism, and cortical neuronal development. Dr. Fame is dedicated to broad collaborations aimed at translating the understanding of neural development and CSF biology into regenerative strategies for treating neurodevelopmental diseases.

Research Interests

Patents

Compositions Methods Treating Cerebrospinal Fluid Disorders

WO-2022164451-A1 2022-09-16
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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.