School of Medicine
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Blake K. Scanlon, Ph.D.
Adjunct Lecturer, Psych/Public Mental Health & Population Sciences
BioThe overarching aim of Dr. Scanlon’s research is to develop and evaluate low-cost, pragmatic and clinically translatable methods for improving management of neurodegenerative disease and dementia. To that end, the Caregiver Technology Division of the Scanlon Lab aims to enhance patient- and family-centered care through novel, broadly customizable, and highly scalable caregiver interventions. In parallel, the Neurodegenerative Division of the Scanlon Lab focuses on the development and application of cognitive, neuropsychiatric, and biological markers for the initiation and progression of neurodegeneration.
Dr. Scanlon received his bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience and doctorate in Clinical Health Psychology from the University of Miami. After concluding his clinical internship in Geropsychology/Neuropsychology at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS), he completed fellowships in Aging and Dementia at Stanford University School of Medicine and VAPAHCS. Dr. Scanlon is currently a VA Career Development Awardee in the Sierra-Pacific Mental Illness Research, Education, and Clinical Center (MIRECC) and Stanford/VA Aging Clinical Research Center where his work focuses on developing and evaluating low-cost, pragmatic and clinically translatable methods for improving management of neurodegenerative disease and dementia. He also serves as Co-Director of the Stanford/VA California Alzheimer's Disease Center, Chair of the VAPAHCS Dementia Committee, and Co-Chair of the Department of Veterans Affairs VISN 21 Dementia Committee. -
Christine Schirmer
Director, Teaching and Mentoring Academy, SoM - Teaching and Mentoring Academy
Current Role at StanfordDirector, Teaching and Mentoring Academy
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Noelle Schlenk
Rsch Data Analyst 1, Pediatrics - Rheumatology
BioNoelle is a Research Data Analyst for the Immune Behavioral Health Clinic / research team. She applies her expertise in statistics and bioinformatics to investigate genetic components of Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS).
Noelle holds a master's degree in Ecology & Evolutionary Biology from the University of Kansas. -
Paul Schmiedmayer
Lead Artificial Intelligence and Assistant Director of Digital Health, School of Medicine - MDRP'S - Biodesign Program
Research Engineer, School of Medicine - MDRP'S - Biodesign ProgramCurrent Research and Scholarly InterestsDr. Schmiedmayer's research investigates scalable, intelligent, data-driven systems that leverage patient data and connected devices to provide real-time, personalized healthcare. He aims to validate these solutions by deploying AI-based models on resource-constrained, patient-facing devices, such as smartphones and smart devices, ensuring that personalized medicine is both cost-effective and privacy-preserving.
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Candice Schultz
Clinical Instructor (Affiliated), School of Medicine - Senior Associate Dean for Medical Student Education
BioCandice Schultz, PA is a physician assistant at Stanford Health Care's Breast Cancer Program.
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Jennifer Chie Schymick
Clinical Assistant Professor (Affiliated), Pediatrics - Genetics
BioPROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
∗ Medical Genetics Fellowship Stanford University (2018-2020)
∗ General Internal Medicine Residency University of Toronto (2013-2018)
∗ M.D. University of California Irvine (2009-2013)
∗ Ph.D. Oxford University & National Institutes of Health (2005-2009)
∗ B.Sc. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1998-2002) -
John Scroggs
Division Manager, Medicine - Med/Infectious Diseases
Current Role at StanfordSenior Administrative Division Director for the Division of Infectious Diseases & Geographic Medicine within the Department of Medicine.
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Heather Selby, PhD
Basic Life Research Scientist, Stanford-Surgery Policy Improvement Research and Education Center
BioI am interested in developing medical imaging-based AI models to identify patients with locally advanced rectal cancer who achieve a clinical complete response to neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy, with the goal of sparing them from surgery and its associated risks.
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Zachary M. Sellers, MD, PhD
Adjunct Professor, Pediatrics - Gastroenterology
BioDr. Sellers is a pediatric physician-scientist and research and clinical development consultant. As a pediatric gastroenterologist and ion channel physiologist, Dr. Sellers' work in academia and pharma over the last 20 years has focused on improving the lives of individuals with complex and rare diseases through providing cutting-edge clinical care and advancing research and drug development. Dr. Sellers previously led a basic and translational research laboratory at Stanford, focused on epithelial ion transport and acid-base regulation using a variety of human and animal models. He is a firm believer in the exponential impact of team science and is adept working in multi-disciplinary and cross-functional teams. He seeks out strategic partnerships and opportunities that can leverage his expertise and leadership to advance innovative therapies for areas of high unmet need and to support the development of the next generation of physician-scientists. Dr. Sellers received his BS (Animal Physiology and Neuroscience) and BA (Japanese Studies) from the University of California. San Diego, his MD and PhD (Molecular and Integrative Physiology) from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and was trained in Pediatrics and Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition at Stanford, where he was previously a faculty member and attending physician. He held multiple leadership positions at Stanford, including Associate Chief of Research in Gastroenterology, Director of the Stanford Children's Pancreas Program, Lead Gastroenterologist for the CF Program, Director of the CFTR Phenotyping and Theratyping Program, and Physician-Scientist Advisor for the Pediatrics Residency Program.
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Elaheh Shaghaghian, MD
Visiting Instructor, Neurosurgery
BioElaheh Shaghaghian, MD, is a Clinical Research Scholar at Stanford University's Neurosurgery Department, where she investigates the efficacy of CyberKnife Radiosurgery with an interdisciplinary team. Skilled in problem-solving, Elaheh has a fervent passion for learning and applying new medical technologies.
She earned her MD from Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, focusing on advancing medical treatments through research. With experience in clinical research, data analysis, and interdisciplinary collaboration, she is dedicated to leveraging technology to enhance healthcare outcomes. -
Reshma Shah
Adjunct Lecturer, Peds/Quality of Life and Pediatric Palliative Care
BioDr. Reshma Shah is an Adjunct Lecturer at Stanford University in the Department of Pediatrics / Quality of Life and Pediatric Palliative Care in the School of Medicine. She previously served as an Affiliate Clinical Instructor at Stanford University School of Medicine and has over 20 years of experience in academic and clinical pediatrics.
Dr. Shah’s work focuses on pediatric nutrition, plant-based dietary patterns, and family-centered approaches to health and well-being. She is the co-author of the award-winning book Nourish: The Definitive Plant-Based Nutrition Guide for Families and a contributing author to the American Academy of Pediatrics’ textbook on pediatric nutrition.
She holds a Master’s in Public Health and has additional training in plant-based nutrition. Dr. Shah is dedicated to integrating evidence-based nutrition guidance into pediatric care to support the health of children and families.
Most Sundays, you can find her at her local farmers market, where she finds inspiration for nourishing meals and meaningful family connections. -
Mohammed Abdul Saqhlain Shaik
Temp - Non-Exempt, Ophthalmology Research/Clinical Trials
BioSaqhlain is a Research Assistant at the Byers Eye Institute, where he applies his expertise in data science and statistical analysis to ophthalmic research. He holds a master’s degree in Statistics - Data Science from Cal State University East Bay and a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Hyderabad, India.
His work focuses on data analysis, management, and standardization of ophthalmic imaging data to support clinical research. He collaborates with researchers to design and execute data-driven projects, ensuring data quality control and validation. Additionally, he assists with data acquisition, statistical analysis, and streamlining research workflows to enhance efficiency in ophthalmology studies.
Saqhlain is particularly interested in leveraging data science to improve research methodologies and facilitate insights in medical imaging. -
Aditi Sharma
Basic Life Research Scientist, Pediatrics - General Pediatrics
Current Role at StanfordResearch Scientist
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Sumana Shashidhar
Associate Director, Clinical Research Operations, Med/Stanford Center for Clinical Research
Current Role at StanfordAssociate Director - Clinical Research Operations
DoM Clinical Research Hub/SCCR
