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Research Early results in Stanford Medicine clinical trials of immunotherapy for ovarian cancer offer new hope for patients Read More Immune cell ‘bloodhounds’ track cancer cells’ unique metabolic signatures and eliminate tumors in a Stanford Medicine study Read More Stanford Medicine study identifies immune switch critical to autoimmunity, cancer Read More A surgeon-scientist returns to Stanford Medicine to advance cancer research by connecting surgical care with lab discoveries Read More Stanford Medicine researchers are enhancing cancer research by integrating patient data across systems, creating a comprehensive database for better outcomes Read More A new Stanford Medicine-led study shows that it’s possible to generate CAR-T cells in laboratory mice using the same technique as mRNA-based vaccines Read More Immune cell ‘signatures’ could help guide treatment for critically ill patients Read More Behind the science: How a ‘speech gene’ could help treat Huntington’s Read More Stanford Medicine researchers develop RNA blood test to detect cancers, other clues Read More Two decades of research lead to treatment for rare, painful skin condition Read More Game-changing Parkinson’s biomarker could speed up clinical trials for treatment Watch Video Small pump for kids awaiting heart transplant shows promise in Stanford Medicine-led trial Read More Long COVID: A range of Stanford Medicine clinical trials and studies aim to identify the causes and right treatments READ MORE To speed the translation of discoveries to clinical care, Stanford Medicine and Northpond Ventures launch The Northpond Laboratories Read More Faster, safer pediatric MRI scans: A Stanford Maternal & Child Health Research Institute faculty scholar transforms diagnostic imaging for children Read More Stanford Medicine teams find biomarkers that predict the common, severe pregnancy complication of preeclampsia Read More The Stanford Cancer Institute is focused on pushing the limits of what we can do and what we know Watch Video We lead the way in expanding knowledge about COVID-19; now, researchers find nasal injections could treat long-term smell loss Read More View More Education All 86 Stanford Medicine students who applied for residency received placements Read More Stanford Medicine’s resources accelerate the path from discovery to treatment Read More Stanford Medicine neuro-oncologist Michelle Monje is pursuing a cure for a deadly pediatric brain cancer Read More A special issue of Stanford Medicine magazine explores advances in cancer science, prevention, and care Read More New cohort of bioscience students dons lab coats, sets sail toward PhDs Read More A school is born: Alice Walton and Lloyd Minor, MD, on launching a new medical school and the benefits of collaboration Read More Lessons from lung cancer with Bryant Lin, MD Read More Immunotherapy cured her mother’s cancer, then drew her into medicine Read More Curing Advanced Cancers Think Tank explores innovative approaches, technologies, and strategies Read More How a cultural exchange from Palo Alto to rural India is advancing perinatal health Read More Trust, human-centered AI, and collaboration are the focus of inaugural RAISE Health Symposium Read More Meet some of the many people who promote Stanford Medicine’s commitment to LGBTQ+ education, care, and advocacy Read More Stanford Health Care is named a top teaching hospital by the Leapfrog Group, a leader in U.S. hospital quality ratings Read More New Stanford School of Medicine master’s program trains students in taking basic science research findings from the lab to patient care Read More To train physicians and algorithms in dermatology diversity, Stanford Medicine builds a database of dermatological images from people of color Read More REACH trains a new generation of leaders in medicine and science who will actively promote health equity, racial equity, and social justice Read More View More Care Stanford Medicine is the first in the world to introduce ultracompact proton therapy for pediatric and adult cancer patients Read More Offering hope to beat cancer when chemo falls short, Stanford Medicine has used cell therapies to treat more than 10,000 people Read More CAR-T cell therapy shows promise against deadly pediatric brain tumors, improving survival and quality of life Read More Stanford Medicine leads the world in biology-guided radiotherapy, using RefleXion technology to image tumors in real time and deliver ultra-precise, targeted radiation Read More A first-of-its-kind drug brings new hope to patients with indolent systemic mastocytosis (ISM), a rare and debilitating blood cancer Read More Stanford Medicine uses innovative solid tumor therapy treatment to target cancer using a patient’s own immune cells Read More Stanford Medicine delivers first FDA-approved cell-based therapy for solid tumors Read More Raya Saab, MD, describes her work as a pediatric oncologist at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health Learn More Girl cured of rare, hard-to-treat immune disorder Read More AI tool gives pathologists speed, accuracy, and a new way to collaborate Read More New imaging technology helps Stanford Medicine surgeons reduce repeat breast surgeries Read More From frequent transfusions to a cure for beta thalassemia Read More Shades of pain: Understanding diversity in pain management Read More Ray returns to work as a welder and enjoys more time with family after receiving MR-guided focused ultrasound treatment (MRgFUS) for his essential tremor in both hands Watch Video Safeguarding teens’ well-being on social media: A new law, advice for parents, and how teens can help design safer platforms Read More Championing better care for all: As advocates, Stanford Medicine women take their expertise into their communities and beyond Read More Exceptional lifelong care for congenital heart disease takes a trusted team approach: One patient’s story from childhood to adulthood Read More Michael Lim, MD, chair of the Department of Neurosurgery, is known for his expertise in treating the severe facial pain of trigeminal neuralgia Watch Video Using a minimally invasive procedure he invented, a surgeon at Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley fixes a patient’s atrial fibrillation Read More When pediatric cancer lasts into adulthood, Stanford Medicine’s children’s and adult care teams collaborate to provide specialized treatment Read More Stanford Medicine surgeon saves a guardsman’s life with a complex heart surgery, part of our long tradition of breaking ground in heart procedures Read More View More Making a Difference—Today Every day, Stanford Medicine advances human health, turning scientific discoveries into newfound hope and breakthrough innovations into personal triumphs. 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