Dr. Thomas Merigan

Professor

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Biography

Thomas Charles Merigan, M.D., is a prominent Emeritus Professor of Medicine at Stanford University, specializing in Infectious Diseases. His research primarily focuses on HIV/AIDS, emphasizing antiviral therapies and patient safety in clinical trials. He has significantly contributed to the understanding of antiretroviral drug effectiveness and the immunological responses of treated patients. Merigan's notable awards include the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Fellowship and the Borden Award for Outstanding Research. He is a founding member of the American Society for Virology and has served as a fellow in several prestigious academies, reflecting his influence and leadership in the field of infectious diseases.

Research Interests

HIV/AIDS Antiviral Therapies Clinical Trials Infectious Diseases

Experience

George E. Lucy Becker Professor Medicine, Emeritus

1980-01-01 — 2006-01-01

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Served as a professor in the Department of Medicine specializing in Infectious Diseases.

Awards

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John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Fellowship Award

1972-01-01
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Borden Award Outstanding Research

1973-01-01
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Elected Fellow, Infectious Diseases Society America

1975-01-01
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Founding Member, American Society Virology

1981-01-01
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MERIT Award

1988-01-01
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Maxwell Finland Lectureship Award

1988-01-01
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Elected Fellow, American Association Advancement Science

1995-01-01
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Elected Member, Institute of Medicine, National Academy Sciences

1980-01-01

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
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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.