Dr. Stefanie Jeffrey

Professor

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Biography

Stefanie Jeffrey is the John Marva Warnock Professor, Emerita at Stanford University School of Medicine in the Department of Surgery, specializing in Surgical Oncology Research. She holds a BA and MA in Chemistry and Physics from Harvard University and an MD from the University of California, San Francisco. Over her distinguished career, Dr. Jeffrey has focused on technology development for liquid biopsies, contributing significant advancements in the use of circulating tumor cells (CTCs), circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA), and droplet-based microfluidic platforms. Her lab has pioneered methodologies for profiling cancer cells and developing tumor-specific therapies tailored to personalized medicine. Dr. Jeffrey's work has notably contributed to the understanding of breast cancer molecular subtypes through DNA microarray technologies. She has received various accolades including the NASA Space Act Board Award and has been recognized as a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Her collaborations extend into the realms of bioengineering, developing novel diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for cancer treatment.

Research Interests

Experience

Chief of Surgical Oncology Research

2005-01-01 — 2022-09-01

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Led a research team focused on the applications of liquid biopsy in cancer treatment.

Program Director, Interdisciplinary Breast Fellowship

1999-01-01 — 2004-01-01

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Directed fellowship programs in breast surgery training.

Chief of Breast Surgery

1997-01-01 — 2004-01-01

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Managed breast surgery clinical operations and initiatives.

Awards

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John Marva Warnock Professor

2011-01-01
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NASA Space Act Board Award

2006-01-01
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Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition

2013-01-01

Patents

Electropermanent Magnet Activated Microfluidic Droplet Size Modulation

10,385,893 2019-08-20

Patent for novel microfluidic technology.

Apparatus for Magnetic Separation of Cells

9,267,943 2016-02-23

A device leveraged for isolating cells using magnetic techniques.

Methods and Apparatus for Magnetic Separation of Cells

8,071,395 2011-12-06

A methodology developed for enhancing the isolation of specific tumor cells.

Courses

SURG 199 SURG 299 SURG 370 SURG 399

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.