Dr. Stuart Scott

Professor

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Biography

Stuart Scott is a Professor in the Department of Pathology at Stanford University, and he serves as the Director of the Clinical Genomics Laboratory. He has extensive education and training in medical genetics, having completed his Ph.D. at the University of Saskatchewan and fellowships at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in various specialties including Clinical Molecular Genetics and Clinical Cytogenetics. His contributions to the field are recognized through numerous awards and honors, including the William K. Bowes Jr Award from Partners HealthCare and the Dr. Harold Golden Lamport Research Award from Mount Sinai. Dr. Scott's research interests focus on pharmacogenomics and clinical genomics, where he actively participates in various boards and committees, teaching courses, and guiding clinical practice in genetics. He is recognized as a scientific editor for Medical Genetics Summaries (MGS) at the National Library of Medicine. His work is vital in implementing genetic testing in clinical settings and enhancing personalized medicine.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Stanford University • Palo Alto, California

Professor in the University Medical Line and Director of the Clinical Genomics Laboratory.

Awards

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William K. Bowes Jr Award

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Dr. Harold Golden Lamport Research Award

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
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  • 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.