Department: Stanford Cancer Institute

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  Kamaya, Aya 
  Academic Appointments Assistant Professor - Med Center Line,  Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology
  Member,  Stanford Cancer Institute
  Member,  Bio-X
  
  Clinical Focus

  • Oncologic Imaging
  • Hepatobiliary and pancreatic imaging
  • Urogenital imaging
  Research Interest

  Photoacoustic imaging of cancer Perfusion CT imaging of abdominal tumors
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  Kaplan, Michael 
  Academic Appointments Professor - Med Center Line,  Otolaryngology (Head and Neck Surgery)
  Member,  Stanford Cancer Institute
  Professor - Med Center Line (By courtesy),  Neurosurgery
  
  Clinical Focus

  • Cancer  >  Head and Neck Cancer
  • Head and Neck Cancers
  • Head and Neck Cancers - Head and Neck Surgery
  Research Interest

  1) New therapeutic approaches for head and neck cancer, including immune stimulation possibilities (IRX-2 protocol), integration of biological modifiers, and, eventually, genetic approaches. 2) Head and neck cancer stem cells: identification, characterization, control--in conjunction with the Irv Weissman and Michael Clarke labs in the Stem Cell Institute 3) Development of innovative surgical methods at the anterior cranial base

  Practices at Stanford Hospital and Clinics and Lucile Packard Children's Hospital
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  Kapp, Daniel 
  Academic Appointments Emeritus Faculty, Acad Council,  Radiation Oncology - Radiation Therapy
  Member,  Stanford Cancer Institute
  
  Clinical Focus

  • Brain / Central Nervous System Tumors
  • Brain / Central Nervous System Tumors - Radiation Oncology
  • Breast Cancer
  Research Interest

  Gynecologic malignancies; Rectal/and cancer; Breast Cancer; Hodgkin's disease; Hyperthermia; intraoperative radiation therapy; High dose rate radiation therapy; Predictive assays; Patterns of tumor spread; Health care finance.
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  Kay, Mark 
  Academic Appointments Professor,  Pediatrics - Human Gene Therapy
  Member,  Bio-X
  Member,  Child Health Research Institute
  Member,  Stanford Cancer Institute
  Professor,  Genetics
  
  Research Interest

  Mark A. Kay, M.D., Ph.D. Director of the Program in Human Gene Therapy and Professor in the Departments of Pediatrics and Genetics. Respected worldwide for his work in gene therapy for hemophilia, Dr. Kay and his laboratory focus on establishing the scientific principles and developing the technologies needed for achieving persistent and therapeutic levels of gene expression in vivo. The major disease models are hemophilia, hepatitis C, and hepatitis B viral infections.
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  Keegan, Theresa 
  Academic Appointments Member,  Stanford Cancer Institute
  
  Research Interest

  Dr. Keegan's research focuses on cancer epidemiology and cancer surveillance, with primary areas of interest in genetic and modifiable factors that influence the occurrence of and survival after cancer.
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  Kelly, Michael E. B.
  Academic Appointments Member,  Stanford Cancer Institute
  
  Clinical Focus

  • Brain / Central Nervous System Tumors
  • Brain / Central Nervous System Tumors - Neurosurgery
  • Neurosurgery
  Research Interest

  - Cerebrovascular disorders - Advanced medical imaging
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  Kesler, Shelli 
  Academic Appointments Assistant Professor (Research),  Psychiatry & Behavioral Science - Center for Interdisciplinary Brain Sciences Research
  Member,  Bio-X
  Member,  Stanford Cancer Institute
  
  Clinical Focus

  • Psychology
  • Psychiatry
  Research Interest

  Assessment and treatment of cognitive deficits related to medical problems, particularly cancer. Multi-level research involving neuropsychology, neuroimaging and genetics. Measurement and enhancement of neuroplasticity mechanisms through targeted interventions.

  Practices at Stanford Hospital and Clinics and Lucile Packard Children's Hospital
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  Khavari, Paul 
  Academic Appointments Professor,  Dermatology
  Member,  Stanford Cancer Institute
  Member,  Bio-X
  Member,  Child Health Research Institute
  
  Clinical Focus

  • Cancer  >  Cutaneous (Dermatologic) Oncology
  • Dermatology
  • General Dermatology
  Research Interest

  We work in epithelial tissue as a model system to study stem cell biology, cancer and new molecular therapeutics. Epithelia cover external and internal body surfaces and undergo constant self-renewal while responding to diverse environmental stimuli. Epithelial homeostasis precisely balances stem cell-sustained proliferation and differentiation-associated cell death, a balance which is lost in many human diseases, including cancer, 90% of which arise in epithelial tissues.
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  Killen, Joel 
  Academic Appointments Professor Emeritus,  Medicine - Stanford Prevention Research Center
  Emeritus Faculty, Acad Council,  Medicine - Stanford Prevention Research Center
  Member,  Stanford Cancer Institute
  
  Research Interest

  My research is focused on the development and evaluation of cigarette smoking prevention and cessation therapies and obesity prevention treatments for children, adolescents and adults.
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  Kim, Youn 
  Academic Appointments Professor - Med Center Line,  Dermatology
  Member,  Stanford Cancer Institute
  Professor - Med Center Line (By courtesy),  Medicine - Oncology
  
  Clinical Focus

  • Cancer  >  Cutaneous (Dermatologic) Oncology
  • Cutaneous Lymphoma
  • Cutaneous Lymphoma - Dermatology
  Research Interest

  Clinical research in cutaneous lymphomas, especially, mycosis fungoides; studies of prognostic factors, long-term survival results, and effects of therapies. Collaborative research with Departments of Pathology and Oncology in basic mechanisms of cutaneous lymphomas. Clinical trials of new investigative therapies for various dermatologic conditions or clinical trials of known therapies for new indications.
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  Kim, Jinah 
  Academic Appointments Assistant Professor - Med Center Line,  Pathology
  Member,  Stanford Cancer Institute
  Assistant Professor - Med Center Line,  Dermatology
  
  Clinical Focus

  • Cancer  >  Cutaneous (Dermatologic) Oncology
  • Cancer- cutaneous oncology
  • Melanocytic neoplasia
  Practices at Stanford Hospital and Clinics and Lucile Packard Children's Hospital
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  Kim, Seung 
  Academic Appointments Professor,  Developmental Biology
  Member,  Bio-X
  Member,  Child Health Research Institute
  Member,  Stanford Cancer Institute
  Professor (By courtesy),  Medicine - Oncology
  
  Research Interest

  We study the genetics of pancreatic islet cell differentiation using molecular, embryologic and genetic methods in several model systems, including mice, embryonic stem cells, and Drosophila. Our work suggests that critical factors required for islet development are also needed to maintain essential functions of the mature islet. Our knowledge of genetic and cellular pathways governing islet formation has allowed us to use stem cell lines to produce islet replacements in vitro.
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  King, Abby 
  Academic Appointments Professor,  Health Research & Policy - Epidemiology
  Member,  Stanford Cancer Institute
  Professor,  Medicine - Stanford Prevention Research Center
  
  Research Interest

  My interests include the application of behavioral theory and social ecological approaches to achieve large scale changes impacting chronic disease prevention and control; expanding the reach and translation of evidence-based interventions through state-of-the-art technologies; exploring social and physical environmental influences on health; applying community participatory research perspectives to address health disparities; and policy-level approaches to health promotion/disease prevention.
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  Knox, Susan 
  Academic Appointments Associate Professor,  Radiation Oncology - Radiation Therapy
  Member,  Bio-X
  Member,  Stanford Cancer Institute
  
  Clinical Focus

  • Cancer  >  Cutaneous (Dermatologic) Oncology
  • Cancer  >  Lymphoma
  • Cancer  >  Radiation Oncology
  Research Interest

  Our interests include 1) study of the effect of radiation on regulatory cell subpopulations and co-stimulatory molecules, 2) use of radiation as an immune modulator for optimization of transplant regimens, 3) the role of radiation in tumor vaccine strategies, 4) study of new radiosensitizers and radioprotectors, and 5) discovery of new targeted therapies for the treatment of solid tumors.

  Practices at Stanford Hospital and Clinics and Lucile Packard Children's Hospital
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  Koong, Albert 
  Academic Appointments Associate Professor,  Radiation Oncology - Radiation Therapy
  Member,  Bio-X
  Member,  Stanford Cancer Institute
  
  Clinical Focus

  • Cancer  >  GI Oncology
  • Cancer  >  Radiation Oncology
  • Pancreatic Cancer
  Research Interest

  The focus of my laboratory is to understand the role of hypoxia and the tumor microenvironment on malignant progression. My clinical area of interest is in the application of chemoradiotherapy and stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) for GI malignancies.

  Practices at Stanford Hospital and Clinics and Lucile Packard Children's Hospital
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  Koopman, Cheryl 
  Academic Appointments Professor (Research),  Psychiatry & Behavioral Science - Psychosocial
  Member,  Stanford Cancer Institute
  
  Research Interest

  Dr. Koopman's research is focused in three primary areas: 1) Investigating factors associated with neuropsychiatric and other symptoms and quality of life in persons with serious illness. 2) Evaluating psychosocial and other kinds of interventions to improve health and quality of life among persons who are living with or are survivors of serious illness. 3) Examining factors associated with health behaviors (e.g., sleep, sexuality, and substance abuse) among the medically ill.
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  Kraemer, Helena 
  Academic Appointments Emeritus Faculty, Acad Council,  Psychiatry & Behavioral Science
  Member,  Stanford Cancer Institute
  
  Research Interest

  I am interested in the methodology pertinent to dealing with research problems where biological and behavioral interests meet. These interests have been applied not only in psychiatric research, but in those areas of Cardiology, Pediatrics and other fields of medicine in which behavioral research is becoming ever more salient.
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  Krasnow, Mark 
  Academic Appointments Professor,  Biochemistry
  Member,  Stanford Cancer Institute
  Member,  Bio-X
  
  Research Interest

  - Lung development and stem cells - Neural control of breathing - Lung diseases including lung cancer - New genetic model organisms for medicine
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  Krensky, Alan 
  Academic Appointments Emeritus Faculty, Acad Council,  Pediatrics
  Member,  Stanford Cancer Institute
  Member,  Bio-X
  
  Research Interest

  Mechanisms and therapies for infection, cancer, autoimmunity and transplantation.
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  Kumar, Atul 
  Academic Appointments Instructor,  Stanford Cancer Institute
  
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  Kuo, Calvin Jay
  Academic Appointments Professor,  Medicine - Hematology
  Member,  Stanford Cancer Institute
  Member,  Child Health Research Institute
  Member,  Bio-X
  Professor (By courtesy),  Chemical and Systems Biology
  
  Clinical Focus

  • Cancer  >  Hematology
  • Medical Oncology
  Research Interest

  We explore angiogenesis, cancer genomics, intestinal stem cells, and hepatic glucose metabolism. Angiogenesis projects include endothelial miRNA and GPCR ko mice, blood-brain barrier regulation, stroke therapeutics and anti-angiogenic cancer therapy. Intestinal stem cell projects use primary intestinal culture and mouse genetics to study injury-inducible vs homeostatic stem cells. We use primary organoid cultures of diverse tissues for oncogene functional screening and therapeutics discovery.
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  Kurian, Allison Walsh
  Academic Appointments Assistant Professor - Med Center Line,  Medicine - Oncology
  Member,  Stanford Cancer Institute
  Assistant Professor - Med Center Line,  Health Research & Policy
  
  Clinical Focus

  • Cancer  >  Breast Cancer
  • Cancer Genetics
  • Medical Oncology
  Research Interest

  Breast and gynecologic cancer genetics, epidemiology, prevention, and outcomes.