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Michael Snyder, PhD. Stanford W. Ascherman, Professor in Genetics
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From Genes to Cells to Diseases
We are presently in an omics revolution in which genomes and other omes can be readily characterized. Our laboratory develops and uses a variety of approaches to analyze genomes, other omes, and regulatory networks. We apply these approaches to understand human variation and health. Read more about our research activities or visit our publications.
Learn About Our Research Studies
We are currently recruiting participants for a variety of studies.
Click here to learn about the research our lab is engaged in, and find out if you are eligible to enroll in one or more studies.
Learn about our innovative courses
Certificates Accessible to All
Earn a Certificate in Genetics & Genomics taught by Dr. Snyder.
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Department Courses
Artificial Intelligence, Genes & Ethics
We are excited to share recent student papers and presentations resulting from our groundbreaking & innovative courses covering: Artificial Intelligence, Genes & Ethics; Aging: Science and Technology for Longevity; Healthcare Venture Capital; Longevity Venture Capitol; and How We Age.
Enroll in one of our current research studies:
HIIT vs. Endurance Training Study:
12-week training intervention research
Wearables Research Study:
With limited test kits and slow results turnaround, we are trying to find out if information from wearable devices can help detect Infectious Disease or COVID-19 before symptoms emerge.
Human Genetic Variation:
Researching the role of genetic variation between human sperm and somatic (body) cells where the basis is currently unknown.
Fiber, Microbiome & Health:
Researching the Longitudinal Systemic Effects of Dietary Fiber Supplementation.
Crohn's Exposome: Exposures Matter:
Investigating the role of human exposome in Crohn’s disease using wearable sensors and multiomics profiling.
Health x COVID-19:
We want to understand long-term impacts of COVID-19 on your physical and mental health.
Fiber and Cognition:
Research studying the relationship between diet, specifically fiber intake and cognitive function over time, to learn about lifestyle ways to prevent Alzheimer’s Disease.
COUNT:
A multiphase study that aims to advance the understanding of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) symptoms, comorbidities, and the biology of ASD.
Crash Course:
A study recruiting ME/CFS, Chronic Lyme, and Long COVID patients to better understand symptom flares and 'crashes'.
Highlighted Research
Antarctica:
Researching at the ends of the earth, we examine human health in earth’s most extreme environments.
Pac-12 Student Athletes Against COVID-19:
Researching COVID-19 disease prediction with Pac-12 student athletes and Fitbit wearable devices.
NASA’s trailblazing Twins Study:
Investigating physiological, molecular and cognitive changes that could happen to a human from exposure to spaceflight .
Stanford Deep Data Research Center
The Stanford Deep Data Research Center has launched
Systematic and intelligent solutions for large-scale biomedical applications
The Deep Data Research Computing Center (DDRCC) at Stanford University, one of the many initiatives originating out of Stanford Synder Labs. Its goal is to create tools that bridge the gap between biology and computer science, and help researchers in precision medicine deliver tangible medical solutions. Highlighted Case Study in Amazon News
To facilitate precision medicine research, DDRCC created the My Personal Health Dashboard (MyPHD), a secure, scalable, and interoperable health management system for consumers.
My Personal Health Dashboard (MyPHD) is a Mobile Phone Application
Many of Snyder Lab research studies use MyPHD which is now compatible with a variety of smartwatch devices in the market including Fitbit, Garmin, Apple Watch, Oura, Motiv, and SensOmics..
News From The Blog
The Stanford Healthcare Innovation Lab Blog
Learn about research highlights, lab events and recent innovations
- Michael Snyder, PhD, President Biden and Rob Moritz, PhD, supporting healthcare, science and genetic research at the highest level.
- Snyder Lab's Ariel Ganz, PhD and Michael P. Snyder, PhD present our first Mental Healthcare Innovations Award to Selena Gomez.
- Published: A cancer-associated RNA polymerase III identity drives robust transcription and expression of snaR-A noncoding RNA
- Self-Tracking Your Health Data
- Longitudinal data study shows gut microbiome diversity changes at the subspecies level during antibiotic treatment
- How does does fiber influence health and the microbiome?
- Exposome study aims to find whether biological or chemical exposures contribute to the course of Crohn’s disease
- Insights in the future of cloud computing and its impact on healthcare applications
News
Updates From The Lab
Nov 29-30, 2023
Mental Healthcare Innovation Summit
Dr. Snyder works with collaborators to "uncover how cellular interactions reveal new ways cells can communicate with each other".
Updates from the National Advisory Environmental Health Sciences Council meeting.
Michael Snyder, Ph.D., demonstrates environmental sampling features of his Exposometer device invention as NIEHS seeks to better understand how environments affect human health. Learn about related research.
The first coordinated set of papers to chart out a set of high-resolution, single-cell maps of human organs.
July 19, 2023 - Published in Nature by HuBMAP
Earn a Certificate in Genetics & Genomics taught by Dr. Snyder.
Two course accessible to all:
May 2023 - The Human Immunome Project: Dr. Snyder Speak on transforming healthcare with deep data and remote monitoring.
Watch the video >
Mental Healthcare Innovation Summit
October 2022
Surgeon General of California, Diana Ramos, MD, MPH, MBA, FACOG and Congresswoman Anna G. Eshoo met with Michael Snyder, PhD along with Advocate & Musician Selena Gomez and other leaders to raise global awareness. Learn more >
This Fall > Artifical Intelligence, Ethics & Genes
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Our Summer Explorer's Workshop was a big success
Learn more and check back for next Summer's schedule
Body Count:
How Michael Snyder’s self-monitoring project could transform human health
"Snyder lab has discerned the earliest evidence of numerous ailments." Read The Article >
WebMD
WebMD Interviews Michael Snyder, PhD About Wearables and Catching Disease Early
More than half the planet has a health monitor at their fingertips, says geneticist Michael Snyder, PhD. He’s excited about the future of wearables and catching disease before symptoms begin.
Links
Genomics and Personalized Medicine: What Everyone Needs to Know
This entry in the What Everyone Needs to Know series offers an authoritative resource on the prospects and realities of genomics and personalized medicine. As this science continues to alter traditional medical paradigms, consumers are faced with additional options and more complicated decisions regarding their health care. This book provides the essential information everyone needs.