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Stephen Skirboll is an Associate Professor in the Department of Neurological Surgery at Stanford University, where he focuses on innovative research to enhance the understanding of cancer stem cells in human gliomas. His work involves multiple approaches to characterize these cells, including the use of novel colony-forming antibody live cell arrays to identify distinct cancer stem cell surface phenotypes. He also engages in RNA interference screens to pinpoint critical kinases involved in tumorigenicity, alongside high-throughput small molecule chemical screens designed to discover compounds that selectively target and kill cancer stem cells. Additionally, he is involved in identifying cancer stem cells via tumor-specific markers. He has been recognized for his contributions to the field, receiving the Neuro-Oncology Award from the Congress of Neurological Surgeons in 2011. His professional training includes a residency in surgery at the University of Washington and a medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania.
Stanford University • Stanford, California
Teaching and conducting research in the Department of Neurological Surgery.
VA Palo Alto Health Care System • Palo Alto, California
Clinical duties in the Dept of Neurosurgery.
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