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Stanford Medicine is an integrated academic health system comprising the Stanford School of Medicine and adult and pediatric health care delivery systems. Together, they advance biomedicine through research, education, and patient care: med.stanford.edu
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As we turn the clocks back, Jamie Zeitzer, PhD, co-director of the Stanford Center for Sleep and Circadian Sciences, says it’s time to make the change permanent for better sleep, fewer strokes and lower obesity risk. bit.ly/4qxUqFu
October 29, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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Many people are turning to marijuana for medical purposes and it may help for some. But older adults, in particular, should be aware of the risks to their health, Stanford Medicine experts caution. stan.md/4355z6D
October 10, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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Exercise might just be the best thing for you. In this episode of the Health Compass podcast, Euan Ashley, MD, PhD, discusses how working out, even in short bursts, can boost your health. Tune in to learn how to keep your cells healthy with some easy workout tips. stan.md/42iIQUi
October 1, 2025 at 1:37 AM
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The newest issue of Stanford Medicine magazine highlights new paths for chronic disease prevention, management and care. stan.md/4nDvElc
September 24, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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Alan F. Schatzberg, MD, has been awarded the 2025 Rhoda and Bernard Sarnat International Prize in Mental Health from the National Academy of Medicine.
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September 17, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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Congratulations to Stanford Medicine scientist, advocate and entrepreneur Lucy Shapiro on her Lasker~Koshland Special Achievement Award in Medical Science. stan.md/46g8uKG

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September 11, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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Behind the Science: New tools reveal how ribosomes — the cell’s protein factories — specialize in ways that could unlock treatments for cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, and more. Maria Barna and team are digging deep. stan.md/3H9xScq
Maria Barna has dedicated much of her medical research career to the ribosome. (Photo illustration: Emily Moskal/Stanford Medicine) Ribosomes, the cell's protein factories The researchers then pipette a solution to isolate ribosomes in live cells (Photo: Emily Moskal/Stanford Medicine) A researcher places the ribosome solution in the incubator. (Photo: Emily Moskal/Stanford Medicine)
August 1, 2025 at 10:32 PM
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New Stanford Medicine-led research indicates that inhibiting the LRRK2 enzyme could stabilize patients with a type of Parkinson’s disease. stan.md/4nucWwY
New Stanford Medicine-led research indicates that inhibiting the LRRK2 enzyme could stabilize patients with a type of Parkinson’s disease.
July 1, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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Stanford Medicine researchers have used gene-edited skin grafts—made from patients’ own cells—to heal painful, chronic wounds caused by epidermolysis bullosa.
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Charlotte Brown, shown here working at a camp for children with with severe skin conditions, participated in a trial of skin grafts that were genetically engineered to treat her rare skin disease.
June 23, 2025 at 11:58 PM
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Stanford Medicine-led research finds that a gene signature capturing immune health or dysfunction can forecast patient outcomes following subsequent viral or bacterial infections.
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Immune ‘dysregulation’ present prior to infection predicts severe responses
June 18, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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As Alexandria Tartt prepares to graduate with a degree from the Stanford School of Medicine and begin a neurology residency at the University of Pennsylvania, she is determined to provide underserved communities with cutting-edge neurological care. stan.md/3HTJOyM

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Alexandria Tartt graduating from Stanford School of Medicine
June 12, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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Thank you to everyone who joined the 2024 RAISE Health Symposium, hosted by Stanford Medicine & Stanford Institute for Human-centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI). 💡 Session recordings coming soon — explore highlights and resources in the meantime:
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Stanford's RAISE Health Symposium
June 2, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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Now streaming: Preventing AI-Driven Threats to Human Health 💡 Experts explore how to guard against AI misuse—from biothreats to health data privacy—and protect public health.
🎙️ Kim Branson, David Magnus, Lynda Stuart, Riley Griffin
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Featuring: Kim Branson (GSK), David Magnus (Stanford Medicine), Lynda Stuart (Fund for Science and Technology), moderated by Riley Griffin (Bloomberg News)
June 2, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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Now streaming: RAISE Health Seed Grant Presentations – Part 2 💡 Grantees share new research on trustworthy AI, fair algorithms, and tools to help patients and providers navigate AI in health care.🎙️ Hejie Cui, Jeffrey Hancock, Alaa Youssef 🔗 med.stanford.edu/raisehealth/...

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Featuring: Hejie Cui (Stanford University), Jeffrey Hancock (Stanford University), Alaa Youssef (Stanford University)
June 2, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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Now streaming: AI in Life Sciences Discovery 💡
From protein structures to precision health, leaders from academia & industry explore how AI is transforming biomedical discovery. 🎙️ Nicolò Fusi, Brian Hie, Emma Lundberg, James Zou med.stanford.edu/raisehealth/...

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Featuring: Nicolò Fusi (Microsoft Research), Brian Hie (Stanford University), Emma Lundberg (Stanford Medicine), James Zou (Stanford Medicine)
June 2, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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Watch: An AI-Ready Biomedical Workforce 💡 What skills will the next generation need for an AI-driven health care future? Leaders discuss evolving roles, training, education. 🎙️ Megan Jones Bell, Jonathan Chen, Kimberly Lomis, Michael Pfeffer
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Featuring: Megan Jones Bell (Google), Jonathan Chen (Stanford Medicine), Kimberly Lomis (American Medical Association), moderated by Michael Pfeffer (Stanford Medicine)
June 2, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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Watch: Putting Patients at the Center of AI Design 💡 Experts explore how to center patient interests in AI—privacy, ethics & patient-led innovation in health care. Featuring Megan Doerr, Andrea Downing, Libby Hoy, Jennifer King, Steven Lin med.stanford.edu/raisehealth/...

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Featuring: Megan Doerr (Sage Bionetworks),  Andrea Downing (The Light Collective), Libby Hoy (PFCCpartners), Jennifer King (Stanford University), moderated by Steven Lin (Stanford Medicine)
June 2, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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Now streaming: RAISE Health Seed Grant Presentations – Part 1 💡 Sneha Jain & Yeon Mi Hwang share new research on trustworthy AI, fair algorithms, and helping patients & providers navigate AI in health care. 🔗 Watch live: med.stanford.edu/raisehealth/...

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Featuring: Sneha Jain (Stanford Medicine), Yeon Mi Hwang (Stanford University) at the RAISE Health Symposium
June 2, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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Now streaming: What We’ve Learned in a Year 💡
RAISE Health faculty reflect on how AI is reshaping biomedicine, key advances & real impact. 🎙️ Russ Altman, Curt Langlotz, Natalie Pageler, Sanmi Koyejo
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Featuring: Russ Altman (Stanford University), Curtis Langlotz (Stanford Medicine), Natalie Pageler (Stanford Medicine Children's Health), and Sanmi Koyejo (Stanford University)
June 2, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Now streaming: RAISE Health Symposium Keynote Fireside💡Microsoft's Eric Horvitz joins CNBC’s Kate Rooney to discuss human-AI collaboration, decision-making under uncertainty, and the societal impact of emerging tech. 🔗 Watch live: med.stanford.edu/raisehealth/...
June 2, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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AI is reshaping drug discovery and biomedical research—while raising new risks. Hear experts discuss the impact and challenges at Stanford's RAISE Health Symposium on June 2. 🔗 Free registration: stan.md/3Gv0hZU
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Kim Branson, SVP Global Head of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, GSK; Lynda Stuart, President and Chief Executive Officer, Fund for Science and Technology; Nicolò Fusi, General Manager, Microsoft Research
May 21, 2025 at 9:34 PM
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Don’t miss keynote speaker Eric Horvitz, Microsoft's Chief Scientific Officer, at the RAISE Health Symposium. An AI pioneer whose transformative work spans human-AI collaboration and decision-making under uncertainty. 🔗 Registration is free: stan.md/3Gv0hZU
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Don’t miss keynote speaker Eric Horvitz, Microsoft's Chief Scientific Officer, at the RAISE Health Symposium. An AI pioneer whose transformative work spans human-AI collaboration and decision-making under uncertainty.
May 20, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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On this Day of Giving, your Stanford Med Fund gift goes twice as far, empowering future health experts to bring vital care to populations in need. Support their mission today and your gift of up to $5K will be matched: stan.md/3GQt23r
Thank you for making a difference ❤️
May 14, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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After two decades of research, a gene therapy skin graft for a rare, painful skin condition has earned FDA approval. Dermatologist Jean Tang discusses Stanford Medicine’s role in developing a treatment for dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa.
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May 9, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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A Stanford Medicine study found that meditation with a virtual reality headset can reduce stress among parents of hospitalized kids, especially those whose first language isn’t English. stan.md/4iDwDPj
May 6, 2025 at 6:26 PM