Dr. Xingxing Cheng

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Xingxing Cheng is a practicing transplant nephrologist and clinical investigator with expertise in decision science. His clinical practice includes kidney transplant readiness, kidney transplant aftercare, and multi-organ transplantation. His overarching research goal is to make informed decisions based on existing technology and state of knowledge. He actively runs a research program aimed at improving access to kidney transplants through systems design, clinical workflow limitations, and program operations and financing. His research is supported by the National Institute of Diabetes, Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). Dr. Cheng's clinical focus includes nephrology and transplant nephrology in the context of kidney failure, particularly in patients with advanced liver disease.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine with a courtesy appointment in Surgery (Abdominal Transplantation).

Awards

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Young Innovator Award

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Young Investigator Forum 2nd Place Clinical Sciences

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Career Development Award

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K23 Mentored Patient-Oriented Research Career Development Award

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R03 Small Research Grant

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.