Dr. Zihuai He

Associate Professor

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Biography

Zihuai He is an Associate Professor (Research) in the Department of Neurology and the Department of Biomedical Data Science at Stanford University. He obtained his PhD in Biostatistics from the University of Michigan in 2016, where he also received several awards, including the Rackham Pre-doctoral Fellowship Award in 2015. Following his PhD, he completed postdoctoral training in biostatistics at Columbia University before joining Stanford University in 2018. His research primarily focuses on statistical genomics and the integrative analysis of omics data, with a keen interest in developing novel statistical and computational methodologies for the identification and interpretation of complex biological pathways involved in human diseases and aging. He also explores high-dimensional data analysis and machine learning algorithms, particularly in the realm of explainable AI.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor (Research)

2018-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Palo Alto, CA

Focused on statistical genomics and the development of computational methodologies.

Awards

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Rackham Pre-doctoral Fellowship Award

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Rackham Conference Travel Grant

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Performance Qualifying Exam

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
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  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.