Dr. Sheri Krams

Professor

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Biography

Sheri Krams is a Professor in the Department of Surgery specializing in Abdominal Transplantation at Stanford University. She holds the position of Senior Associate Dean for Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs since 2020 and has been actively involved in research relating to immunology, specifically focusing on NK cell responses and exosome immune responses in the context of solid organ transplantation. Dr. Krams’ innovative work includes exploring the immunogenic mechanisms by which EBV impacts the immune response in transplantation, seeking to enhance understanding of how to mitigate risks of graft rejection and post-transplant malignancies. She has received several prestigious awards, including being elected a Fellow of the American Society of Transplantation and receiving the Stanford School of Medicine Excellence in Teaching Award. Her academic journey includes a PhD in Immunology from the University of California, Davis, and postdoctoral training at UCSF in Transplantation. Dr. Krams also maintains a robust involvement in clinical trials related to post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorders in children, aiming to address critical challenges in pediatric transplantation.

Research Interests

Patents

Immunomodulation controlling expression levels microRNAs in dendritic cells

9,623,040 2017-04-18

Courses

INDE 254 IMMUNOL 203 IMMUNOL 299 SURG 299 IMMUNOL 280 IMMUNOL 399 SURG 399 SURG 370 BIO 199X IMMUNOL 290 IMMUNOL 199 SURG 199

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.