Dr. Yael Gernez

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Yael Gernez is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Stanford University, specializing in Allergy and Immunology. Dr. Gernez's clinical focus is on rare allergic immunologic diseases, emphasizing the genetic factors that underlie these conditions. His work involves finding safer therapeutic options for patients suffering from autoinflammatory syndromes, autoimmunity, and primary immune deficiencies, utilizing advancements such as hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and targeted drug therapies. Dr. Gernez is committed to personalized medicine, tailoring treatments to individual genetic profiles to optimize patient outcomes. His scientific inquiries extend to developing novel therapies, including anti-sense oligonucleotide treatments and adoptive cellular therapies. Dr. Gernez completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Highland Hospital, and subsequently pursued a Clinical Fellowship in Allergy Immunology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. He has been active in research, contributing to collaborations aimed at advancing treatment methodologies for genetic interferonopathies and primary immunodeficiencies, and is a member of several professional organizations in the field.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Associate Professor

2017-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Focuses on treating patients with rare allergic and immunologic diseases, employing personalized medicine tailored to genetic factors.

Patents

Methods for Assays for Detecting and Quantifying Pure Subpopulations of White Blood Cells Immune System Disorders

ASB-004 2011-07-01

Patent related to techniques for assessing white blood cell populations in immunological contexts.

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.