Celebrate Stanford University
Department of Comparative Medicine
35th Anniversary!

Join us at the Comparative Medicine Research Day

Thursday, May 22, 2025

LKSC 101/102
9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Keyote Speaker

     Christina Sigurdson, DVM
     Professor of Pathology
     UC San Diego and UC Davis

We will showcase the research carried out by various constituencies within the Department. We will also have a panel discussion on the role, current status, and future of comparative medicine in biomedical research. 

See the full agenda here.

Registration is closed.  If you'd like to be on the waitlist,
contact Alice Schroeder.


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

Our courses explore the role of animal models in biomedical research, covering ethical considerations, biology, and care of laboratory animals. Students engage in hands-on learning and discussions that highlight the importance of these models in advancing medical knowledge and improving human health.