Dr. Theodore Roth

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Theo Roth, MD, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pathology at Stanford University and holds the position of Innovation Investigator at the Arc Institute. He completed his undergraduate degree in Biology with Honors at Stanford University and a coterminal Master's degree in Biomedical Informatics. Roth trained at the University of California, San Francisco, where he received his MD and PhD as part of the Medical Scientist Training Program. His PhD research focused on non-viral genome targeting and large-scale genetic engineering of various primary human immune cell types. He co-founded ArsenalBio, where he served as Chief Scientific Officer, before returning to UCSF to complete his MD. His current research involves the development and application of scalable genetic manipulation technologies for primary human cells, aiming to understand the biology and therapeutic potential of synthetic cell states. Roth is recognized for his significant contributions to the field, evidenced by multiple prestigious awards, including the NIH Director’s New Innovator Award and career awards from the Burroughs Wellcome Fund.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2021-07-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Teaching and conducting research in the Department of Pathology.

Chief Scientific Officer

2019-01-01 — 2020-01-01

ArsenalBio •

Oversaw scientific operations and research direction.

Awards

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NIH Director’s New Innovator Award

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Innovation Investigator Award

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Parker Institute Senior Fellows Award

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Cancer League Research Award

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Career Award Medical Scientists

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K08 Mentored Clinical Scientist Development Award

Courses

BIOE 391 IMMUNOL 399 PATH 399 PATH 199

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.