Spotlight: Chloe Nobuhara

What initially drew you to surgery, and how has that passion evolved over time?

“My grandfather on my mom's side practiced as a wartime surgeon in the Philippines before moving to the US. I always loved his brave and dramatic stories from the OR. He eventually passed away from Alzheimer's disease, and witnessing the powerful hold of dementia on a person really affected me growing up. This led to my research interest in neurodegeneration, and I’ve reconciled that passion with a deeply rooted love for surgery by studying delirium and post-operative cognitive outcomes.”

What’s your favorite aspect of Stanford’s culture?

“By far, the people! Everyone is aspiring to be the best version of themselves here. It inspires me to be better and try harder every day! I love the rising tide raises all boats culture. People are kind, humble, hard-working, and everyone wants to make the world a better place.”

Do you have a favorite quote or motto that you live by?

“There's no courage without fear!”