Bench & Bedside — A Magazine for the Alumni of Stanford University Medical Center
Alumni Events and News
Alumni Weekend 2009
All alumni are welcome to attend this annual event. See registration materials and descriptions of Cutting Edge programs set for 4/25/09.
Alumni Notes
Catch up with classmates and colleagues in this popular section. Don’t forget to send us your note too.
Alumni Survey
This is the first alumni survey done in 30 years. There is still time to give us your feedback. It takes only 3-5 minutes to complete.
Alumni Events Update
Events are always being added. Sierra Camp June 4th. Baseball game tailgate on April 11th. Save the date for the Big Game on Nov 21st.
Feature Stories
On the Frontlines of Medicine
Stanford medical alumni are no strangers to war. In every conflict, in every theater caregivers have been heroes on the frontlines and
back at home.
Medicine and Law Partner for Patients
Dana Weintraub, MD, fellow ’04, saw that many low-income children need not just health care but also legal remedies.
Bill Brody
Read an interview with the former President of The Johns Hopkins University, and find out what he thinks of his time at Stanford.
Departments
Collaborative Culture: Personalized Medicine
Read how a patient’s genetic makeup is used to take this idea from concept to reality
In My Opinion: Doing More to Protect the Brain
If the Marines and other armed services believe that a well-functioning brain is the best weapon, why isn't more being done to protect this critical asset? By Kenneth Kizer, ’72, MD, MPH.
Post Docs Speak: Sunita Jones & Joe Arron
Post-docs reveal their life paths after the Stanford experience. We present an energetic business manager who expedites new drugs to market and an accomplished biotech researcher
Stanford Medical Youth Science Program
Read about this innovative program that is developed to address the changing face of America. The program is an opportunity in educational equity.
The Last Word: How to Stay in Touch with Younger Generations
See the recommendations for young alumni by Chen Yu, MD ’02
Message from the President
An update from the Alumni Association President, Norman Tong, MD ’68
In Memoriam
Obituaries and short tributes honoring those we have lost.
Eyes & Ears: Movies, Books and Resources We Like
Movies, books and websites we like.