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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.
Stanford University • Stanford, California
Led a research team focused on the applications of liquid biopsy in cancer treatment.
Stanford University • Stanford, California
Directed fellowship programs in breast surgery training.
Stanford University • Stanford, California
Managed breast surgery clinical operations and initiatives.
Patent for novel microfluidic technology.
A device leveraged for isolating cells using magnetic techniques.
A methodology developed for enhancing the isolation of specific tumor cells.
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