Stanford Department of Comparative Medicine

We train leaders in veterinary medicine and biomedical research.

Master of Lab Animal Science (MLAS)

The Master of Laboratory Animal Science (MLAS) is a flexible graduate program for students who want to pursue advanced careers in biomedical research.

Residency Program

Our residency program emphasizes the clinical, pathological, regulatory, and administrative aspects of laboratory animal medicine.

What is Comparative Medicine?

Comparative Medicine is experimental medicine that uses animal models of human and animal disease in translational and biomedical research.

Courses in CompMed

We train leaders in veterinary medicine and biomedical research.

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