Dr. Seth Hoffman

Instructor

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Biography

Seth Ari Sim-Son Hoffman is an Instructor in Medicine focusing on Infectious Diseases at Stanford University. As a physician-scientist, he leads a research program aimed at developing tools to characterize and interrupt mild subclinical transmission of pathogens that drive antimicrobial resistance and pose a risk of pandemics. His work is informed by decades of experience in molecular and computational biology and clinical investigation, driven by a commitment to improving human and planetary health. Dr. Hoffman is the Principal Investigator on an NIH K23 award focused on modeling interventions to reduce typhoidal Salmonella transmission in the Indo-Pacific region. He also collaborates on various studies, including evaluating the effectiveness of Far-UVC light in inactivating SARS-CoV-2 in respiratory aerosols and developing innovative disinfection technologies. His research interests span the fields of Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Global Health, and Health Equity, with a focus on emerging infectious diseases.

Research Interests

Experience

Instructor

— Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Teaching and conducting research in the field of Infectious Diseases.

Awards

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NIH K23 Career Development Award

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Global Health Seed Grant Winner

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.