Joseph Liao, MD
Principal Investigator
jliao@stanford.edu
Joseph Liao is a urologic surgeon scientist recognized for his contributions in image-guided surgery, molecular diagnostics, and medical device development for urological diseases. Dr. Liao holds the Kathryn Simmons Stamey endowed professorship at Stanford University, and serves as the vice chair for academic affaris, director of research, and co-director of the endourology fellowship in the Department of Urology. He also directs the new NIH/NIDDK-funded K12 Urologic Research at Stanford (KUReS) training program for faculty scholars. Dr. Liao's clinical interests include bladder cancer, upper tract urothelial carcinoma, prostate cancer, and urinary stone disease.
Dr. Liao graduated from Harvard College and earned his medical degree from Stanford School of Medicine. He completed his urology residency and fellowship in endourology & minimally invasive surgery at UCLA Medical Center. Dr. Liao is an elected member of the American Society of Clinical Investigation and is the current President of the Engineering & Urology Society.
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