Bio
Jean Tang, M.D., Ph.D., is a Professor of Dermatology and her research focuses on genetic skin diseases such as Basal Cell Nevus Syndrome and Epidermolysis Bullosa. She studies new ways to treat and prevent NSMC and melanoma. Dr. Tang has led or co-led the conduct and completion of 6 investigator initiated clinical trials in BCC and EB. She received her MD/PhD from Stanford (Biophysics), completed her dermatology residency at Stanford, and then went to UCSF for a 3 year post-doc in mouse genetics, while simultaneously pursuing formal coursework in biostatistics, epidemiology, and clinical trial design in the KL2 CTSI program.
Clinical Focus
- Cancer > Cutaneous (Dermatologic) Oncology
- Skin Cancer
- Epidemiology
- Clinical Trial
- Dermatology
- Basal Cell Carcinoma
- Non-melanoma skin cancer
- Cancer Prevention and Control
- Epidermolysis Bullosa
- Genetic skin diseases
Academic Appointments
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Professor - Med Center Line, Dermatology
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Member, Bio-X
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Member, Stanford Cancer Institute
Administrative Appointments
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President, American Dermatoepidemiology Network (2013 - 2015)
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Director, Clinical Scholars Track, Dept Dermatology (2012 - Present)
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Co-Director, AACR Molecular Biology in Clinical Oncology Workshop (2015 - Present)
Honors & Awards
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Young Investigator Award, Prevent Cancer Organization (2007-2009)
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Health Services Investigator Award, American Skin Association (2009)
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K23 Career Development Award, National Institutes of Health (2009 - 2013)
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Clinical Investigator Award, Damon Runyon (July 1 2011 - July 2014)
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Scholar-Innovator, Harrington Discovery Center (2014-2016)
Professional Education
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Internship: Santa Clara Valley Medical Center (2004) CA
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Fellowship: UCSF Dept of Epidemiology and Biostatistics (2008) CA
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Residency: Stanford University Hospital and Clinics - Dermatology Department (2007) CA
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Medical Education: Stanford University Hospital and Clinics - Dermatology Department (2003) CA
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Board Certification: American Board of Dermatology, Dermatology (2007)
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Fellow, Univ of Calif, San Francisco, KL2 Clinical Research (2009)
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Resident, Stanford University, Dermatology (2007)
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Intern, Santa Clara Valley, Medicine (2004)
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PhD, Stanford University, Biophysics (2003)
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MD, Stanford University, Medicine (2003)
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BA, UC Berkeley, Biochemistry (1995)
Community and International Work
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Xeroderma Pigmentosum in Underserved Populations, Guatemala City, Guatemala
Topic
Skin cancer education, treatment, prevention
Partnering Organization(s)
Good Samaritan International
Location
International
Ongoing Project
Yes
Opportunities for Student Involvement
Yes