Dr. Tamiko Katsumoto

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Tamiko Katsumoto is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine, specializing in Immunology and Rheumatology at Stanford University. She is board certified in lifestyle medicine and completed her MD at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). Dr. Katsumoto underwent an internal medicine residency and rheumatology fellowship at UCSF, after which she pursued postdoctoral training in immunology. She is deeply committed to human and planetary health, focusing on the impact of dietary choices on health and the environment. Her research interests include exploring sustainable whole-food plant-centered diets as strategies to improve individual health and mitigate climate change. Dr. Katsumoto directs the Rheumatology Oncology Clinic and co-directs the Stanford Immune-Related Toxicity Working Group, a multidisciplinary initiative aimed at enhancing care quality for cancer patients treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors. Her professional involvement includes participation in clinical trials at Stanford and prior experience at Genentech, where she led global clinical trials in immunology. She collaborates with the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability and the Center for Human and Planetary Health, co-leading the Food Systems, Health, and Environment Working Group.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Associate Professor

2010-08-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine, specializing in Immunology and Rheumatology.

Awards

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Innovations Care Award

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Jo Rae Wright Early Career Investigator Award

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Laura Bechtel Junior Faculty Award

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Rheumatology Investigator Award

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Physician Scientist Development Award

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Molecular Medicine Fellow

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Professionalism Award

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Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society

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Dean's Prize Student Research

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Research Fellowship Support Completion Medical Studies

Courses

MED 370

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.