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Aziz Khan
Sr. Staff Scientist, Stanford Cancer Institute Core
BioAziz Khan is a staff scientist at the Stanford Cancer Institute, where he develops reproducible pipelines and machine learning methods for integrative analysis of multi-omics data at bulk and single-cell resolution to understand tumor evolution and chromatin regulatory dynamics of tumor growth.
Aziz completed his PhD in Bioinformatics at Tsinghua University, China in 2016 followed by a three year postdoctoral training at the University of Oslo, Norway. During PhD and Postdoc his primary research emphasis was on regulatory genomics and epigenomics. He developed computational methods, tools, and resources to understand the (epi)genomic control of gene regulation in development and disease.
Apart from research, he is advocating for open science, open-source, preprints, and reproducibility in research. He is a contributor for Bioconda and also developed several open-source tools and resources such as JASPAR. He is ASAPbio and eLife Community Ambassador and co-founded ECRcentral (ecrcentral.org), a community initiative for early-career researchers. -
Michaela Kiernan
Sr Res Scholar, Medicine - Med/Stanford Prevention Research Center
Current Research and Scholarly InterestsResearch interests include: (1) the design and testing of targeted behavioral interventions that promote long-term lifestyle changes and weight management among subgroups at risk, and (2) the development of methodological and statistical approaches that improve the design, delivery, and analysis of behavioral randomized clinical trials
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Cindy Kim
Clinical Research Coordinator Associate, Neurology
BioHello, Thank you for connecting with me through my profile. I developed a passion for health and wellness early in life which led me to pursue a B.S. in Health Education with an emphasis in Community Health. My direct patient care experience further solidified my dedication to improving patient outcomes and deepened my understanding of the healthcare system. Driven by my desire to expand my impact, I transitioned into my current role as Clinical Research Coordinator Associate at the Stanford Stroke Center, focusing on advancing the ability to predict stroke risks and improve patient health through the lens of research.
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Donghee Kim, MD, PhD
Social Science Research Scholar, Medicine - Med/Gastroenterology and Hepatology
BioI am clinically trained as a physician specializing in gastroenterology and hepatology. My research has focused on clinical research of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and obesity-related gastrointestinal diseases, focusing on a population-based study. In addition, my research was not only focused on gastroenterology and was expanded to cardiology, endocrinology, and neurology (sleep medicine). I have experience with large epidemiologic cohort studies as well as clinical trials. This work has resulted in over 250 published papers, including major journals such as Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Gut, Journal of Hepatology, American Journal of Gastroenterology, etc. (as the first and corresponding author). These publications have been cited more than 13,000 times.
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Jeewon Sylvia Kim
Program Manager, SPARK at Stanford
Current Role at StanfordProgram manager for SPARK Translational Science Program overseeing educational seminar series, managing projects and facilitating SPARK global operations.
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Johanna Kim
Executive Director, Center for Artificial Intelligence in Medicine and Imaging, Rad/Thoracic Imaging
BioJohanna specializes in launching and leading world-class research programs. At Stanford AIMI, she plays a pivotal role in the development and design of all programs, particularly focusing on research and education programs, funding opportunities, and major events. Her leadership extends to shaping partnership programs, fundraising, and enhancing AIMI's outreach strategies. Skilled in building strong teams and fostering interdisciplinary collaborations, Johanna adeptly navigates the complexities of the academic and healthcare sectors. Her strategic support has been invaluable in advancing technology development, securing substantial research funding, and elevating the impact of publications. Johanna’s 20-year career is marked by her commitment to transforming healthcare through innovative technology.
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Paige Livingston, PA-C
Temporary Employee, Medicine - Med/Blood and Marrow Transplantation
BioPaige has an undergraduate degree in Nutrition from Cal Poly, SLO and completed her Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies at Western University of Health Sciences in Southern California before moving to the bay area in November 2016 to join the Stanford Bone Marrow Transplant & Cancer Cell Therapy team. She believes in providing quality care with compassion, taking time to listen to patients and families and helping them navigate complex medical situations and decisions. She has lead the project for APP involvement in Bone Marrow Harvests and serves on the planning committee for a local APP Oncology conference. Her area of clinical practice is bone marrow transplantation and cancer cell therapy.
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Jeffrey Howard Kleck
Adjunct Professor, Rad/Molecular Imaging Program at Stanford
BioJeff Kleck, Ph.D., is an Adjunct Professor at Stanford University and a prominent figure in the Silicon Valley tech venture community. As an established technology and software entrepreneur, he has successfully guided several ventures from concept to becoming market leaders, even taking them public on the NASDAQ. Jeff's leadership roles have included Founder, CEO, and Chairman, shaping these ventures into influential commercial entities.
Currently serving as a Senior Partner at Elevens, Jeff is instrumental in leveraging the expertise of some of the foremost AI minds globally to accelerate breakthrough ventures across multiple sectors. His commitment to advancing technology extends to his role as a Special Government Expert (SGE) for the United States Government, where he acts as a Senior Advisor, identifying and delivering advanced technology for national security. Jeff's previous role as a Highly Qualified Expert (HQE) involved directing transformative and strategic capabilities, promoting the adoption of innovative commercial technologies to enhance national security.
Jeff's involvement in academia is extensive, having served as a visiting scientist at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and Los Alamos National Laboratory, as well as an Adjunct Professor at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA). His formal education spans various engineering, medical applied science, and technology disciplines, earning a Ph.D. in Biomedical Physics from UCLA, an MS in Engineering Management from Stanford University, an MS in Nuclear Engineering from Texas A&M University, and a BS in Nuclear Engineering from the same institution.
In addition to his contributions at Stanford and Elevens, Jeff has taken on significant roles for the Vatican. Currently, as the Dean of Academics at Catholic Institute of Technology (CIT), he orchestrates cross-disciplinary initiatives, harmonizing theoretical foundations with real-world applications and fostering a culture of innovation. Simultaneously, Jeff serves as the Chairman of Entrepreneurship and Technology Commercialization at CIT, leading the charge in blending academic excellence with practical innovation and overseeing programs that fuse entrepreneurial principles with cutting-edge technology for holistic education.
Jeff is also actively engaged in various ventures, including his role as Chairman of Open Power & Energy Network (OPEN), where he is dedicated to shepherding OPEN toward achieving a sustainable future by seamlessly integrating cutting-edge technologies and best practices, renewing the global climate through accessible power and energy solutions. Additionally, Jeff supports Playground Global, a premier hard tech venture capital firm, as a Friend of Playground.
With a wealth of experience and a commitment to driving innovation, Jeff Kleck continues to shape the landscape of technology, academia, and entrepreneurship.
Reference
Catholic Institute of Technology - https://catholic.tech
Elevens - https://www.elevens.ai
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-kleck-a000299/
OPEN - https://openpowerenergy.net
Playground - http://playground.vc -
Samantha M.R. Kling
Quantitative Research Scientist, Primary Care and Population Health
Current Role at StanfordQuantitative Research Scientist in the Evaluation Sciences Unit (ESU)
