Dr. Sharon Pitteri

Professor

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Biography

Sharon Pitteri is a Professor of Radiology at Stanford University, focusing on the development and validation of proteins used as molecular indicators for cancer risk, diagnosis, and progression. She directs the Diagnostic Sciences Laboratory and has held multiple leadership roles within the Department of Radiology. Her research employs proteomic technologies, mainly mass spectrometry, to identify proteins in blood that are differentially regulated or modified in various disease states, with an emphasis on breast and ovarian cancers. Pitteri's laboratory investigates the origins of proteins and aims to define novel molecular signatures that may serve as targets for molecular imaging technologies. She has received several prestigious awards for her contributions to cancer research and is actively involved in various professional organizations related to mass spectrometry and cancer research.

Research Interests

Experience

Division Chief

2024-01-01 — Present

Diagnostic Sciences Laboratory, Department of Radiology, Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Leading the Diagnostic Sciences Laboratory within the Department of Radiology.

Associate Chair - Laboratory Operations

2023-01-01 — Present

Department of Radiology, Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Oversight of laboratory operations in the Department of Radiology.

Director Research Operations

2020-01-01 — 2023-01-01

Department of Radiology, Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Managed research operations within the Department of Radiology.

Awards

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Distinguished Investigator Award

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Breast Cancer Research Program Breakthrough Award

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Innovative Development Exploratory Award

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Research Award

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McCormick Faculty Award

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Developmental Cancer Research Award

Courses

BIOS 227 RAD 299 RAD 280 BMP 399 CBIO 399 RAD 399 RAD 370 BIOE 191X BIO 300X BIO 199X RAD 101 RAD 199 MED 212B BMP 210 RAD 210

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.