Dr. Trung Pham

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Trung Hoang Minh Pham is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics with a focus on Pediatric Infectious Diseases at Stanford University. He has garnered multiple prestigious awards throughout his career, including the Basic Science Research Faculty Award and the K08 Mentored Career Development Award. His academic background includes a M.D. and Ph.D. from the University of California, San Francisco, specializing in Medicine and Cell Biology/Immunology, respectively. Pham's research aims to uncover the mechanisms of tissue immunity and immunophysiology related to persistent infections. He investigates how the immune system engages in microbial resistance and tissue maintenance during prolonged infections and targets key questions about pathogen survival and immune responses. Pham's work integrates elements of immunology, microbiology, and genetics to develop an understanding that could lead to improved resilience against infectious diseases. In addition to his research, he is involved in various teaching and mentorship roles within the Pediatric Infectious Diseases fellowship program at Stanford.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Focus on Pediatric Infectious Diseases and associated research.

Awards

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Basic Science Research Faculty Award - Early Career

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K08 Mentored Career Development Award

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Alpha-Omega-Alpha Postgraduate Fellowship

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PIDS Stanley Plotkin Sanofi Pasteur Fellowship

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Ernest Amelia Gallo Endowed Postdoctoral Fellowship

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Consulting Fellow Teaching Award

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Letter of Teaching Distinction

Courses

IMMUNOL 399 MI 399 BIO 199X PEDS 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.