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Walk With Me: Iro Igbinosa, clinician-researcher studying iron deficiency anemia in pregnancy YouTube video by Stanford Medicine

Meet Iro Igbinosa, a maternal-fetal medicine physician making pregnancy safer for every woman. Hear what drives her work and what she'd tell her younger self. youtu.be/Xfb7Jz7QtrQ

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Jeffrey Goldberg is Professor and Chair of Ophthalmology at the Byers Eye Institute at Stanford University

"As a clinician-scientist seeing patients, I am very motivated by the burden of these diseases. These are real people with real families and real lives we are trying to help."

Stanford Medicine magazine: The power of research

Spotlight on Jeffrey Goldberg, chair of ophthalmology: After more than two decades studying glaucoma, he says the possibility of preventing vision loss — or even restoring it — finally seems within reach.
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How a spinning device shrinks blood clots in the brain | Stanford Medicine magazine

At Stanford, a serendipitous collaboration between an engineer and a stroke specialist led to a spinning device that shrinks blood clots to remove them from the brain. stan.md/4sa7qkE

Walk With Me: Sergiu Pașca, neuroscientist studying early brain development YouTube video by Stanford Medicine

Meet Sergiu Pasca, a neuroscientist whose work explores the biological basis of brain disorders such as autism and schizophrenia. Discover a favorite “aha” moment and the place he seeks out when he’s not in the lab.
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Closing the gap between research and patient care Following the progress of Stanford Medicine researchers closing in on new drugs, diagnostics and medical devices.

From preventing kidney stones to stoping Alzheimer's and curing ovarian cancer, follow the progress of Stanford Medicine researchers closing in on new drugs, diagnostics and medical devices. stanmed.stanford.edu/on-the-cusp-...

Walk With Me: Joseph Wu, cardiologist studying stem cells and heart disease YouTube video by Stanford Medicine

Meet Joseph Wu, a cardiologist and scientist whose research focuses on understanding the causes of cardiovascular disease. Learn how this work is changing the way heart disease is studied — and find out his favorite band and song. youtu.be/32A2Qs1xr5g
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Stanford Medicine magazine: The power of research

Biomedical research is where the next advances in medicine begin -- turning curiosity into clearer diagnoses, better treatments and longer healthier lives. Learn how these discoveries translate into better health in the latest issue of Stanford Medicine magazine: stan.md/40ueuNb

The new issue of Stanford Medicine magazine is live. Go behind the scenes as we traverse the research path from "aha" moments to medical innovations -- and meet the people driving discovery. Explore the stories: stan.md/46rZvH4

One vaccine may provide broad protection against many respiratory infections and allergens Stanford Medicine researchers and their colleagues invented a new vaccine that protects mice from respiratory viruses, bacteria and allergens — the closest yet to a universal vaccine.

Stanford Medicine researchers and their colleagues invented a new vaccine that shows potential to protect against respiratory viruses, bacteria and allergens — the closest yet to a universal vaccine. stan.md/4qLVNzo

Study finds link between colorblindness and death from bladder cancer A study led by Stanford Medicine found that the earliest sign of bladder cancer — blood in the urine — may be invisible to people who are colorblind, increasing their risk of dying from the disease.

At Stanford Medicine, researchers, clinicians, and care teams are driving progress on many fronts — from unraveling the biology of cancer to pioneering new therapies and exploring ways to close gaps in care. stan.md/4t4ti2i

The magic of AI in health care

AI can feel like magic — but in medicine, we need to know what’s real, what’s hype, and what’s safe. Stanford Medicine’s Jonathan Chen, MD, PhD, breaks it down.
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Cancer-promoting DNA circles hitchhike on chromosomes to spread to daughter cells Blocking the circles, known as ecDNA, could lead to new classes of cancer therapies, Stanford Medicine researchers and their colleagues believe.

Stanford Medicine researchers found that tiny cancer-linked DNA circles “hitchhike” on chromosomes to spread during cell division. Blocking this attachment may offer a new avenue for future cancer therapies.
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Giving Tuesday: Stanford Med Fund helps future medical experts pursue vital specialties in underserved areas

It's #GivingTuesday: Let’s support the next generation of health care heroes in much-needed roles. Your gift to Stanford Med Fund helps future medical experts pursue vital specialties in underserved areas: stan.md/440kBLE
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Extreme age protects against cancer in Stanford University mouse study Although cancer incidence rises with age, the very old seem to be at less risk. A study led by Stanford University shows this phenomenon in mice and explores the protective effect of advanced age.

While cancer risk typically increases with age, research led by Stanford Medicine suggests that the very old may be less vulnerable — and they’re exploring why advanced age could offer protection. med.stanford.edu/news/all-new...

Stanford Medicine researchers create simple method for viewing microscopic fibers Microscopic fibers in tissue are critical for our understanding of disease, but they have been difficult to study. Researchers at Stanford Medicine have come up with an easy way to visualize them.

Microscopic fibers in tissue are critical for our understanding of disease, but they have been difficult to study. Researchers at Stanford Medicine have come up with an easy way to visualize them. stan.md/4oq9LXa

As we turn the clocks back, Jamie Zeitzer, PhD, co-director of the Stanford Center for Sleep and Circadian Sciences, says it’s time to make the change permanent for better sleep, fewer strokes and lower obesity risk. bit.ly/4qxUqFu

Eye prosthesis is the first to restore sight lost to macular degeneration In a Stanford Medicine-led clinical trial of a wireless retinal prosthesis, people with advanced macular degeneration regained enough vision to read books and subway signs.

In a Stanford Medicine-led clinical trial of a wireless retinal prosthesis, people with advanced macular degeneration regained enough vision to read books and subway signs.
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Sickle cell disease with Laura Dassama | Health Compass Podcast

Laura Dassama, PhD, assistant professor of microbiology and immunology and of chemistry, is developing a new therapy for patients who, like her, live with sickle cell disease. Hear her story on the Health Compass Podcast with Maya Adam.
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Many people are turning to marijuana for medical purposes and it may help for some. But older adults, in particular, should be aware of the risks to their health, Stanford Medicine experts caution. stan.md/4355z6D

Ethics in science with Drew Endy | Health Compass Podcast

In this week's episode of the Health Compass podcast, Maya Adam discusses science’s most urgent ethical challenges with Drew Endy. From the misuse of AI to the promise and risks of synthetic biology in advancing health and medicine. stan.md/3KF8jBp

Exercise might just be the best thing for you. In this episode of the Health Compass podcast, Euan Ashley, MD, PhD, discusses how working out, even in short bursts, can boost your health. Tune in to learn how to keep your cells healthy with some easy workout tips. stan.md/42iIQUi

New cohort of bioscience students dons lab coats, sets sail toward PhDs A multidisciplinary group of bioscience students gets an honest pep talk from faculty leaders about the uncharted waters ahead — and how to navigate the inevitable bumps.

Welcome to the 161 incoming doctoral students from 18 bioscience disciplines who received their Stanford Medicine lab coats — a tradition marking the start of their PhD journey.
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Easing the psychological burden of a life with chronic illness To psychologist Diana Naranjo, the emotional weight of living with chronic illness is equal to physical challenges patients face.

Living with a chronic illness takes a toll on mental health, too. Psychologist Diana Naranjo’s advice: be kind to yourself, lean on those who understand, and remember that therapy helps. stan.md/47ToK6N

Innovations to help chronically ill people thrive Stanford Medicine experts are developing innovative approaches to preventing, diagnosing and treating chronic diseases so people can live healthier lives.

Discover how Stanford Medicine is breaking the cycle of chronic diseases with innovative prevention, diagnostic and treatment approaches that empower people to thrive despite their chronic illnesses.
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Stanford Health Care nurses achieve Magnet designation for the fifth time Less than 2% of hospitals nationwide are five-time winners of the Magnet designation, which recognizes hospitals for providing high-quality nursing care and advancing the profession.

Congratulations to our Stanford Health Care nurses! ❤️ They have been honored for the fifth time with a Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center — a feat achieved by only 1.6% of hospitals nationwide.
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The newest issue of Stanford Medicine magazine highlights new paths for chronic disease prevention, management and care. stan.md/4nDvElc

Rethinking Alzheimer’s: Why this common gene variant is bad for your brain The genetic variant APOE4, carried by one-fifth of the world’s people, substantially boosts Alzheimer’s risk. But scientists have been puzzled about how to reverse that risk: punch up the gene variant...

The genetic variant APOE4, carried by one-fifth of the world’s people, substantially boosts Alzheimer’s risk. But scientists have been puzzled about how to reverse that risk: punch up the gene variant’s potency, or smack it down? Now we know.
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‘Creeping fat’ can worsen Crohn’s disease, Stanford Medicine-led study finds An unusual type of fat that forms near the intestines in Crohn’s disease prompts the growth of debilitating scars seen in the condition, a Stanford Medicine-led study showed.

A new Stanford Medicine-led study has found that an unusual type of fat ("creeping fat") that forms near the intestines in Crohn’s disease prompts the growth of debilitating scars seen in the condition.
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Alan F. Schatzberg, MD, has been awarded the 2025 Rhoda and Bernard Sarnat International Prize in Mental Health from the National Academy of Medicine.
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Our annual Women in Medicine photos are here! Each year, we come together — in person and virtually — to celebrate the incredible contributions of women across medicine. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped capture this tradition.