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Researchers receive outstanding investigator awards from National Cancer Institute

The National Cancer Institute has awarded three School of Medicine researchers outstanding investigator awards. The awards support long-term projects of “unusual” potential with up to $600,000 per year for seven years. Stanford’s recipients are STEVEN ARTANDI, professor of medicine and of biochemistry; LAURA ATTARDI, professor of radiation oncology and of genetics; and AMATO GIACCIA ,… Read more Researchers receive outstanding investigator awards from National Cancer Institute

Julie Saiki's PhD switch from musicology to chemical and systems biology

JULIE SAIKI tried several violins from the Stanford Department of Music’s collection until she found one whose sound was just right. But she kept herself from getting too attached. It was on loan — hers for as long as she was enrolled in lessons or performing with her chamber group at Stanford. She assumed returning… Read more Julie Saiki's PhD switch from musicology to chemical and systems biology

Dean Lloyd Minor on his vision for Stanford Medicine

It has been nearly three years since LLOYD MINOR took the helm as dean of the School of Medicine. In a new podcast, he discusses highlights of his tenure to date, the school’s collaborative culture, his commitment to diversity and his vision for the future of Stanford Medicine. Visit the Stanford Medicine website to hear… Read more Dean Lloyd Minor on his vision for Stanford Medicine

Defend Stanford's crown in the PAC-12 Fitness Challenge

  By tracking how much time you devote to physical activity from October 26-30, you can help Stanford win the PAC-12 Fitness Challenge  – a conference-wide initiative promoting regular physical activity. Last year, Stanford claimed the title of most physically active campus in the PAC-12 conference, with more than 2,600 members of the Stanford community… Read more Defend Stanford's crown in the PAC-12 Fitness Challenge

National Academy of Medicine elects three from medical school

Three members of the School of Medicine faculty have been elected members of the National Academy of Medicine, formerly known as the Institute of Medicine. GLENN CHERTOW, AMATO GIACCIA and ROBERT HARRINGTON are now among the academy’s 1,826 members and 137 international members. Chertow is the Norman S. Coplon/Satellite Healthcare Professor in Medicine and chief… Read more National Academy of Medicine elects three from medical school

Staged readings at Stanford put water at center stage

This past spring, Stanford students directed and acted in a play about how life on Earth will change in the coming years if major environmental issues are not addressed. The performance was one of six original short plays on environmental themes written by Bay Area playwrights for the Planet Earth Arts’ New Play Festival. Planet… Read more Staged readings at Stanford put water at center stage

Seven scientists awarded grants for high-risk, high-return research

Seven Stanford scientists have received awards from the National Institutes of Health totaling $11.5 million to pursue high-risk, high-reward research. They are among the 78 recipients of the 2015 Pioneer, New Innovator, Transformative Research and Early Independence awards. The awards are designed to encourage scientists to pursue creative research projects with the potential of leading… Read more Seven scientists awarded grants for high-risk, high-return research

Stanford military affiliates participate in swim challenge

When DEREK CAMERON, ’16, signed up for the Take the Rock Veteran Swim Challenge from Alcatraz Island to Aquatic Park in San Francisco earlier this fall, he knew he would be swimming with COLIN SUPKO, MSM ’13, the commanding officer of his Navy Seal Reserve Unit. But he didn’t expect to be swimming with JACQUELINE… Read more Stanford military affiliates participate in swim challenge

Stanford expert talks about reducing stress, enhancing resilience and practicing PEACE

As manager for resilience, stress management and contemplation programs for the Health Improvement Program (HIP)  and BeWell, TIA RICH, designs, teaches and directs programs that help Stanford community members thrive. BeWell spoke with Rich to learn about ways to reduce stress and enhance resilience. Here’s an excerpt of that Q&A. How can I thrive in… Read more Stanford expert talks about reducing stress, enhancing resilience and practicing PEACE

Stanford graduate students named Siebel Scholars

Fifteen Stanford graduate students in business, computer science and bioengineering were recently named 2016 Siebel Scholars for outstanding academic performance and leadership in their fields. The Siebel Scholars program was established by the Thomas and Stacey Siebel Foundation in 2000 to recognize the most talented students at the world’s leading graduate schools of business and… Read more Stanford graduate students named Siebel Scholars