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We are drawn to the difficult problems, the ones for which prevailing science does not yet have a framework to understand. Our strength is in developing new paradigms to tackle these problems and opening new avenues to transform human health
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A commitment to scientific discovery is one of Stanford Medicine's defining strengths. In ways that cannot be anticipated, the knowledge generated by unfettered exploration yields the building blocks for tomorrow's revolutionary clinical applications.
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Researchers and clinician-scientists at Stanford Medicine work across disciplines to expand the frontiers of scientific understanding while moving the most promising breakthroughs into tangible health benefits through clinical trials.
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With access to the resources of Stanford University -- including the Schools of Engineering, Law, Business, Humanities & Sciences and Education -- Stanford Medicine enables close interactions between physicians and scientists, faculty and trainees, and basic science and clinical care.
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Faculty research across the basic and clinical sciences is helping to unlock tomorrow's medical breakthroughs.
Research news
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Annual awards recognize excellence in medical training, biosciences
Dozens of professors, staff members, residents and students were honored for their contributions to Stanford Medicine.
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Herbert Leiderman, professor emeritus of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, dies at 97
Leiderman led groundbreaking research into infant and child development that helped changed the way the world viewed newborns.
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Medical school’s graduates recall a momentous year
Speakers at the Stanford School of Medicine 2021 virtual graduation ceremony looked back at a year dominated by the COVID-19 pandemic and increasing awareness of racial injustice.
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Patent citations could signal which biomedical papers lead to a real-world impact
By tracking which scientific papers are cited by patents, researchers can quantify which studies contribute to real-world applications.
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5 Questions: Maya Mathur on encouraging people to eat less meat
Giving people information about animal welfare can motivate them to eat less meat, a meta-analysis of 100 studies has found.
Stanford Medicine is leading the biomedical revolution in precision health and developing the next generation of care that is proactive, predictive and precise.
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