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Wei Gu, MD, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pathology at Stanford University, where he combines clinical expertise with engineering principles to pioneer next-generation diagnostic approaches that enhance precision medicine and advance cancer genomics. He has been at the forefront of technologies such as cell-free DNA 'liquid biopsy' testing, CRISPR diagnostics, clinical metagenomic sequencing, and non-invasive prenatal testing. Gu received several prestigious awards for his contributions to the field including the Burroughs Wellcome Career Award and the National Cancer Institute Career Development Award. As a board-certified molecular clinical pathologist, he maintains a clinical practice at Stanford Healthcare, focusing on molecular and anatomic clinical pathology. Gu's research interests include innovating molecular diagnostics, developing tools to convert nucleic acids into actionable clinical insights, and studying minimally invasive biopsies that contain vast amounts of genetic data. His current work involves the invention of a methylation sequencing profiler that enhances genomewide data and aims to maximize the diagnostic potential of these innovative tools to provide critical information for patient care.
Stanford University • Palo Alto, CA
Engaged in research and teaching within the Department of Pathology, focusing on molecular and clinical pathology.
The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.