Dr. Wenhui Zhou

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Wenhui Zhou was born in Southeast China and immigrated to the San Francisco Bay Area as a teenager. He attended the University of California, Davis on a Regent Scholarship and graduated with highest honors in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. He pursued further training in medicine and translational research through the Medical Scientist Training Program at Tufts University, where he worked in the laboratory of Dr. Charlotte Kuperwasser. His research focused on the regulation and function of transcription factors in triple-negative breast cancer, aiming to improve diagnosis and therapeutics for the disease. Additionally, he conducted clinical research on image-guided ablative therapy as a front-line treatment option for renal cancer under the mentorship of Dr. Ronald Arellano at Massachusetts General Hospital. Wenhui has a keen interest in clinical research and enjoys spending time with family and friends as well as indulging in food, taking walks, and listening to NPR.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Clinical Instructor

— Present

Stanford Medicine Cancer Center • Palo Alto, CA

Teaching and clinical responsibilities in the field of radiology.

Awards

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Resident Research Grant

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Sam Gambhir-Phillips Fellowship

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Research Scholar Award

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Moskowitz Fund Research Award

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Peer’s Choice Award

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Trainee Research Prize

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Outstanding Young Investigator Award

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Charlton Research Prize

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.