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Lloyd B. Minor, MD
The Carl and Elizabeth Naumann Dean of the School of Medicine, Vice President for Medical Affairs, Stanford University, Professor of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery and Professor of Neurobiology and of Bioengineering, by courtesy
Current Research and Scholarly InterestsThrough neurophysiological investigations of eye movements and neuronal pathways, Dr. Minor has identified adaptive mechanisms responsible for compensation to vestibular injury in a model system for studies of motor learning. Following his discovery of superior canal dehiscence, he published a description of the disorder’s clinical manifestations and related its cause to an opening in the bone covering of the superior canal. He subsequently developed a surgical procedure to correct the problem.
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Kevin Mintz
Instructor, Pediatrics - Center for Biomedical Ethics
Current Role at StanfordSocial Science Research Scholar (Stanford Center for Biomedical Ethics)
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Christina Maria Miranda
Resident in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences - Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and Child Development
BioI am a Medical Degree candidate at Stanford University. I am originally from Milford, New Jersey. In 2021, I graduated with a bachelors degree in Neuroscience from the University of Pennsylvania. I am interested in pursuing a career in eating disorder treatment and research. I am also the co-founder and CEO of a Philadelphia-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization called Body Empowerment Project. We deliver educational workshops related to body image and self-esteem to Philadelphia public school students using a near-peer mentorship model and a validated body-positive curriculum.
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Pardis Miri
Basic Life Research Scientist, Genetics
BioPardis Miri, PhD, is a Research Scientist and former Postdoctoral Fellow at Stanford University, where she develops technology aimed at improving mental well-being. She holds a PhD in Computer Science and has extensive training in affective science under Professor James J. Gross. Pardis leads a multidisciplinary team (http://wehab.stanford.edu
) conducting clinical and real-world studies to assess how wearable technologies can reduce stress and enhance glymphatic flow in early-stage Alzheimer’s patients.
During her postdoctoral work, Pardis served as the principal investigator of FAR, a multi-disciplinary project to design, build, and evaluate an end-to-end wearable system for children with emotion dysregulation, including those diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. FAR aims to support more adaptive emotion-regulation strategies through a combination of systems design and behavioral research.
Pardis is advised by Professors Michael Snyder, Keith Marzullo, and James J. Gross, and collaborates with Professor Antonio Hardan of the Stanford School of Medicine on research involving children with autism spectrum disorder. -
Vijay Mirmira
Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor, Medicine - Primary Care and Population Health
BioDr. Mirmira believes that excellent communication leads to excellent care, and is dedicated to the health and well-being of his patients and their families. He is fluent in English, Hindi, Tamil and Kannada and has working knowledge of Urdu and Telugu. Apart from enjoying practicing the full scope of family medicine, Dr. Mirmira's special interests include diabetes and thyroid disorders, and pediatric illnesses. He likes to travel and read fiction in his free time.
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Alicia Mirza
Clinical Assistant Professor, Medicine - Pulmonary, Allergy & Critical Care Medicine
BioDr. Alicia Mirza is quadruple board-certified in Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Pulmonary Medicine, and Critical Care Medicine. She is now an Assistant Professor in the Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine (PACCM) at Stanford, where she serves as Associate Director of the Adult Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Program.
She has expertise across a breadth of pulmonary and intensive care domains, with her clinical and research interests centering on CF and bronchiectasis. She is a CF Foundation (CFF) Program for Adult Care Excellence grant awardee. She has worked on quality improvement projects in adult CF care, including initiatives in advanced care planning, pediatric to adult transitions, primary care utilization, and remote monitoring. She is involved in clinical trials as well as registry-based research in both CF and non-CF bronchiectasis.
Nationally, Dr. Mirza was elected to the CHEST Bronchiectasis Network, where she collaborates with experts across the country to expand education in bronchiectasis through podcasts, training modules, and lectures. An active educator, Dr. Mirza teaches Stanford medical students, residents, and fellows. She is engaged both locally and internationally through conference presentations at CHEST, California Thoracic Society, and the North American CF Conference.
She also serves as Co-director of Wellbeing for Stanford PACCM, where she is committed to advancing faculty wellness and fostering a culture of professional fulfillment. In both her clinical and academic work, she emphasizes a holistic approach to supporting patients and colleagues alike, with attention to the whole person and the systems that sustain their health and wellbeing. -
Paul Salomon Mischel
Fortinet Founders Professor and Professor, by courtesy, of Neurosurgery
Current Research and Scholarly InterestsMy research bridges cancer genetics, signal transduction and cellular metabolism as we aim to understand the molecular mechanisms that drive cancer development, progression, and drug resistance. We have made a series of discoveries that have identified a central role for ecDNA (extrachromosomal DNA) in cancer development, progression, accelerated tumor evolution and drug resistance.
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Kavita Mishra
Clinical Associate Professor, Obstetrics & Gynecology
BioDr. Kavita Mishra is a board-certified urogynecologist who specializes in transgender surgery and the treatment of pelvic floor disorders. She has specific training in gender-affirming vaginoplasty, pelvic organ prolapse, and urinary and fecal incontinence. She has expertise in vaginal and minimally invasive reconstructive pelvic surgery, including laparoscopic and robotic approaches.
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Maneesh Kumar Misra
Clinical Associate Professor, Pathology
Current Research and Scholarly InterestsMy research goal is to utilize the cutting edge of stat of art histocompatibility testing to better understand the humoral and cellular responses in clinical transplantation, and to translate this knowledge into improved treatment, and transplant outcome.
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Gabriel Mistelbauer
Senior Research Engineer, Rad/Cardiovascular Imaging
BioGabriel Mistelbauer is a senior research engineer in the Department of Radiology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA, since 2022. Previously, he was a research associate at the Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg, Germany (2016-2022) and a postdoctoral researcher at TU Wien, Austria (2013-2016). He received a PhD in Computer Science, in the field of Medical Visualization, in 2013 at TU Wien, Austria, and the habilitation (venia legendi) in Computer Visualization (Computervisualistik) in 2024 at Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg, Germany. His research focuses on visual computing and image processing in medicine, in particular on the analysis of vascular structures.
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Percy Khushroo Mistry
Social Science Research Scholar, Psych/Major Laboratories and Clinical & Translational Neurosciences Incubator
Current Role at StanfordResearch Scholar, Stanford Cognitive and Systems Neuroscience Laboratory
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Tsuyoshi (Yoshi) Mitarai
Clinical Professor, Emergency Medicine
Current Research and Scholarly InterestsCritical Care, optimal resource allocations for inpatient care
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Beverly S. Mitchell, M.D.
George E. Becker Professor of Medicine, Emerita
Current Research and Scholarly InterestsBeverly Mitchell's research relates to the development of new therapies for hematologic malignancies, including leukemias and myelodsyplastic syndromes. She is interested in preclinical proof of principle studies on mechanisms inducing cell death and on metabolic targets involving nucleic acid biosynthesis in malignant cells. She is also interested in the translation of these studies into clinical trials.
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Donald Mitchell
Sr. Director, Academic Application Services, Technology & Digital Solutions
Current Role at StanfordDon Mitchell is the Director of the Academic Application Services (AAS) team in TDS. The AAS team focuses on the creation, integration, and deployment of web-based solutions for the Stanford University School of Medicine. We make use of a variety of hardware, software, and cloud technologies and partner closely with teams across TDS, the School of Medicine, and the University. We manage development, testing, and production environments, perform process mappings, set architecture standards, and provide consultations to teams looking to do software development or use SaaS solutions.
AAS' vision is to empower staff, faculty, and students with the integrated information, solutions, and IT resources needed to be successful and to support best-in-class administrative processes across the research and education missions. -
Grace Mitchell, DO
Clinical Instructor (Affiliated), School of Medicine - Student Affairs
BioDr. Grace Mitchell was a ballet dancer before college and went into medicine after studying Nutritional Biochemistry and Metabolism. She partners with patients to include nutrition, exercise, and medication recommendations for individualized care. Osteopathic training has given her an extra set of tools for treating musculoskeletal pain and other structural problems. She enjoys every aspect of Family Medicine, especially maternity care, diabetes, and pediatrics. For fun, she enjoys Spanish conversation, salsa and swing dancing, board games, and trying new cuisines.
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R. Scott Mitchell
Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the Stanford University Medical Center, Emeritus
Current Research and Scholarly InterestsResearch Interests: Disease of the aorta, congenital and acquired. Treatment of aortic pathology, including development of stent graft systems. Patterns of disease in patients treated with mediastinal radiation. Valvular heart disease, especially aortopathy associated with congenital bicuspid aortic valve.
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Thomas Mitchell
Contingent OTP 1, Pediatric Neurology
Current Role at Stanford- Research Fellow - Pediatric Neuro-Immuno-Oncology
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Amrita Mitchell-Krishnan, PhD
Clinical Assistant Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences - Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and Child Development
BioDr. Amrita Krishnan received her PhD in Counseling Psychology at New York University. She completed her residency training at Denver Health and fellowship training at CHOC children’s with an emphasis on pediatric psychology.
Dr. Krishnan provides clinical services within the Medical Coping and Wellness Clinic in Child Psychiatry. Additionally, she is an attending psychologist with the pediatric liver transplant team. -
Anish Mitra
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences (General Psychiatry and Psychology)
BioAnish Mitra is a neuroscientist and psychiatrist interested in understanding how neural activity in large-scale networks causes mental illness.
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Dr. Brita M Mittal, MD, FASA
Clinical Associate Professor, Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine
Current Research and Scholarly InterestsHead & Neck Anesthesiology
Advanced Airway Management
Epidermolysis Bullosa
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Vaishali Mittal
Member, Maternal & Child Health Research Institute (MCHRI)
BioVaishali Mittal, MD is a Postdoctoral Clinical Fellow in the Department of Dermatology at Stanford University under the guidance of Dr. Jean Y. Tang.
Her current research is focused on epidermolysis bullosa (EB), a group of rare diseases that cause the skin and mucous membranes to blister easily. She is involved in conducting long-term clinical trials examining the application of an autologous, gene-corrected keratinocyte sheet for the treatment of recessive dystrophic EB (RDEB). In addition, she is currently leading several research projects, including investigation of genotype-phenotype associations in multiple subtypes of EB, creation of an online platform for EB patients/families and investigators to collaborate together on research, and development of an online genetic registry for EB patients using a novel, home-based genetic testing kit.
Vaishali received her medical degree from Stanford University School of Medicine and completed her internship at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Brockton Hospital. -
Alyssa Mixon, DO, MBA
Clinical Assistant Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery
BioDr. Alyssa Mixon is a physical medicine and rehabilitation physician (physiatrist) with Stanford Health Care. She is also a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Stanford University School of Medicine.
Dr. Mixon subspecializes in cancer rehabilitation. She cares for a wide range of complications related to cancer and its treatment, including nerve, muscle, bone, and lymphatic conditions. She also addresses symptoms of general neurological conditions, including spasticity, nerve pain, balance problems, and gait changes. Through a highly personalized approach, Dr. Mixon focuses on restoring movement, function, and quality of life using a breadth of treatment options.
Dr. Mixon’s research centers on how to manage complex cancer complications. She has studied several neurological issues related to cancer and its treatment, evaluating their impact on pain, movement, and function. Her work has also explored how physiatrists can provide rehabilitation effectively and safely to people undergoing cancer treatment.
Dr. Mixon has published her research in peer-reviewed journals, including Current Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Reports, Journal of the American Osteopathic Association, and Cureus. She has delivered numerous national and international presentations on cancer rehabilitation, lymphedema, and medical education. She has also been featured across local and regional media, sharing her expertise in cancer rehabilitation and lymphedema with the public.
Dr. Mixon is a fellow of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R). She is a member of the Association of Academic Physiatrists (AAP), the American Osteopathic College of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AOCPMR), and the American Osteopathic Association (AOA). She is also a member of the International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (ISPRM), where she serves as co-chair of the Cancer Rehabilitation Advocacy Task Force. Through this role, Dr. Mixon helped establish June 6 as World Cancer Rehabilitation Day. -
Masashi Miyauchi
Basic Life Research Scientist, Medicine - Med/Hematology
BioMasashi Miyauchi, MD, PhD, is a physician-scientist specializing in hematology, oncology, immunology, and stem cell biology, with over a decade of experience in clinical hematology and oncology. Dr. Miyauchi's academic career commenced at Kyoto University, where he obtained his MD in Medicine. He furthered his expertise with a PhD in Internal Medicine from The University of Tokyo, Graduate School of Medicine. Following his comprehensive clinical training and professional appointments at The University of Tokyo Hospital, Dr. Miyauchi embarked on a postdoctoral journey at Stanford University in the Nakauchi lab, starting in July 2019.
Dr. Miyauchi's clinical training is extensive, including a Senior Residency in Internal Medicine and a Clinical Fellowship in Hematology and Oncology at The University of Tokyo Hospital. This period was complemented by his participation in a Cancer Professional Training Plan. After completing his clinical fellowship, Dr. Miyauchi has served in various pivotal roles at The University of Tokyo Hospital and The University of Tokyo. His positions as a clinically-focused Project Assistant Professor and Assistant Professor in the Department of Hematology and Oncology have enabled him to contribute significantly to pioneering research and education for the next wave of medical professionals.
In his PhD research, Dr. Miyauchi specialized in the disease modeling of cancers and cancer stem cells, employing cancer patient-specific induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs). His work with iPSCs notably includes scalable ex vivo manufacturing of human neutrophils. In his postdoctoral research under the guidance of Dr. Hiromitsu Nakauchi in Genetics at Stanford, Dr. Miyauchi has been concentrating on developing a stable hematopoietic stem cell (HSC) expansion system in both mouse and human models. His research is focused on exploring the potential applications of this expansion system, underlining his commitment to advancing the fields of stem cell biology, regenerative medicine and oncology. -
Edward Mocarski
Professor of Microbiology and Immunology, Emeritus
Current Research and Scholarly InterestsMy research interests focused on the biology and pathogenesis of cytomegalovirus (CMV), an opportunistic pathogen that causes significant disease worldwide, reporting discoveries in areas of CMV gene regulation, DNA replication and packaging, maturation, impact on the host cell, disease pathogenesis, latency and reactivation, host cell death signaling and chemokine system. In the last 20 years of my academic career, we studied viral cell death suppressors and discovered ZBP1-RIPK3 necroptosis.
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Daria Mochly-Rosen
George D. Smith Professor of Translational Medicine
Current Research and Scholarly InterestsTwo areas: 1. Using rationally-designed peptide inhibitors to study protein-protein interactions in cell signaling. Focus: protein kinase C in heart and large GTPases regulating mitochondrial dynamics in neurodegdenration. 2. Using small molecules (identified in a high throughput screens and synthetic chemistry) as activators and inhibitors of aldehyde dehydrogenases, a family of detoxifying enzymes, and glucose-6-phoshate dehydrogenase, in normal cells and in models of human diseases.
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Everett J. Moding, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology (Radiation Therapy)
Current Research and Scholarly InterestsMy laboratory performs translational research using analysis of human samples to identify critical mediators of treatment resistance that can be validated in preclinical models and targeted to enhance the efficacy of cancer therapy.
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Siavash Moghadami
Ph.D. Student in Chemical and Systems Biology, admitted Summer 2022
BioSiavash is a Ph.D. student in the Department of Chemical and Systems Biology at Stanford University School of Medicine, where he is advised by Professor Carolyn Bertozzi. His research focuses on the chemical biology of human aging, resilience, and homeostasis.
Before Stanford, Siavash earned his B.S./M.S. in Biochemistry and Chemical Biology from the University of California, San Diego, graduating summa cum laude with the highest departmental distinction and honors.
An immigrant pursuing the American dream, Siavash is deeply grateful to the United States for giving him a new home and a path to higher education and scientific discovery. He sees his research on aging as a way to give back, honoring the opportunities he found here while helping protect the health and independence of his own loved ones and others. -
Islam Mohamed Nour Hassan Mohamed
Postdoctoral Scholar, Pediatric Surgery
BioDr. Islam Nour is a molecular virologist with over fifteen years of research experience spanning viral genomics, reverse genetics, and structural–functional analysis of pathogenic RNA viruses. As a previous postdoctoral fellow in Molecular Virology at USDA-ARS, he designed and deployed reverse-genetics systems for IBDV and avian reovirus, integrated Illumina and Oxford Nanopore sequencing with comparative genomics, and coupled these approaches to IHC/IF-based pathogenesis models. His earlier work on rotavirus and SARS-CoV spike evolution, protein modelling, and molecular viral surveillance further strengthened his ability to connect viral sequence variation to phenotypic outcomes and tissue injury. He is particularly motivated to bring this mechanistic and translational expertise to multidisciplinary clinical teams in pediatric liver disease and transplantation in division of pediatric surgery in Stanford Medicine, contributing rigorous viral pathogenesis, vector design, and protein expression skills to clinically relevant models and biomarker discovery.
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Maha Abdalla Mohamed, MD, FACP, FAST
Clinical Professor, Medicine - Nephrology
BioDr. Mohamed is a board-certified, fellowship-trained nephrologist with the Kidney and Pancreas Transplant Program at Stanford Healthcare. She is a clinical associate professor in the Department of Medicine, Division of Nephrology.
Dr. Mohamed specializes in kidney and pancreas transplant outcomes and kidney transplant health equity. Conditions she treats include allografts rejection, recipient BK virus and CMV infection, and post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder management. Dr. Mohamed is known for her personalized and comprehensive approach to patient care. She takes the time to understand her patients’ unique health needs and creates tailored care plans that fit their lifestyles.
Dr. Mohamed’s research interests include examining new approaches to improving kidney transplant long-term outcome including kidney transplant rejection and infection. She also seeks to develop better screening and monitoring guidance to help reduce post-transplant BK virus and CMV infection.
Dr. Mohamed’s published work can be found in peer-reviewed journals such as Clinical Transplantation, Transplant Infectious Disease and Transplantation. She has presented to her peers at international, national, and regional meetings, including at the American Transplant Congress and the American Society of Nephrology. She has also been invited to speak multiple times at King Faisal Hospital in Rwanda as well as in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on topics like post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder, update in kidney transplant rejection, and update in living-donor kidney transplantation.
Dr. Mohamed is a faculty fellow of Stanford Center for Innovation in Global Health, fellow of the American Society of Transplantation, a board of managers member of the AST Transplant Nephrology Fellowship Training Accreditation Program, member of the International Society of Nephrology and the American Society of Nephrology. -
Anita Tanniru Mohan, MBBS, PhD, MBA
Clinical Assistant Professor, Surgery - Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
BioDr. Anita Mohan is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon who provides care at the Stanford Health Care Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Clinic. She is also a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Stanford University School of Medicine.
Dr. Mohan completed core surgical training and several years of plastic surgery training in university teaching hospitals in London and Cambridge, UK. Dr. Mohan also completed a one-year clinical fellowship at University of Cape Town, South Africa, in pediatric burns, plastic surgery, and hand surgery. She subsequently completed a second residency at the Mayo Clinic in plastic surgery, followed by advanced fellowship training in microsurgery at Stanford.
Dr. Mohan performs a wide range of surgeries, including complex reconstructive surgery for breast, trunk, and lower extremities; cosmetic (aesthetic) procedures; and surgery using microscopes and precise tools (microsurgery and supermicrosurgery). She has a particular interest in complex reconstruction for lymphedema, using the latest techniques in microsurgery, perforator flaps, and transfer of a healthy nerve to a damaged nerve (neurotization) to restore sensation. She also has an interest in expanding the role of robotic and minimally invasive techniques in reconstructive surgery.
Dr. Mohan has experience in the management of lipedema, gender-affirming top surgeries with neurotization for sensation preservation, and body contouring surgery following massive weight loss. She also performs breast surgery, including augmentation, revision, reconstruction, and reduction; skin cancer reconstruction; esophageal reconstruction; and other reconstructive and aesthetic surgeries. Dr. Mohan believes in tailoring care to the patient’s specific needs and goals and works toward restoring form, function, and the physical and mental well-being of her patients.
Dr. Mohan’s research interests include lymphedema, lipedema, gender-affirming top surgeries, and massive weight loss body contouring. She also has a strong interest in microcirculation (blood flow through the smallest blood vessels) and has worked on surgical simulation training for microsurgery and 3D modeling projects.
Dr. Mohan has published her research in numerous peer-reviewed journals, including Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Plastic and Aesthetic Research, Annals of Translational Medicine, ePlasty, Annals of Surgery, and Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery. Dr. Mohan serves on several American Society of Plastic Surgeons committees and as a journal reviewer. She has also served as an associate editor for the Plastic Surgery Education Network and Frontiers in Surgery.
Dr. Mohan has presented to her peers at international, national, and regional meetings, including the World Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, and the American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery.
Dr. Mohan is a member of the Royal College of Surgeons of England, the American Board of Plastic Surgery, the American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery, and the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons. -
Minal Moharir
Clinical Assistant Professor, Medicine - Primary Care and Population Health
BioI was born, raised, and trained in Nashik, India where I completed my formal Medical Education before moving to New York City where I completed my residency in Internal Medicine at New York Downtown Hospital in New York, NY. My interests are in preventative medicne, health and wellness, occupational and environmental safety. In Stanford's Occupational Health Department, I practice clinical occupational medicine while working toward identifying health and safety issues within our enviroment to prevent further injury and illness to our employees.
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David G. Mohler, MD
Clinical Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery
Current Research and Scholarly InterestsDr. Mohler is involved in gene expression in sarcomas, and innovative anatomy-preserving surgical management of low grade chondrosarcomas.
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James M. Mok, MD
Clinical Associate Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery
BioDr. Mok is a board-certified, fellowship-trained spine surgeon at the Stanford Medicine Spine Center in Redwood City, California. He serves as Chief of Spinal Endoscopy and is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Stanford University School of Medicine.
Dr. Mok diagnoses and treats a wide range of degenerative spine conditions, including disc herniations, spinal stenosis, myelopathy, and spondylolisthesis, as well as patients who have had previous spine surgery. He specializes in minimally invasive surgical techniques and strives to perform the least invasive procedures with the highest chances of success. His surgical specialties include minimally invasive microdiscectomy and laminectomy, minimally invasive spinal fusion, and artificial disc replacement.
Prior to Stanford, Dr. Mok worked as an orthopaedic spine surgeon with the NorthShore Orthopaedic and Spine Institute, the only dedicated orthopedic specialty hospital in the Chicago region. He was previously Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation Medicine at the University of Chicago.
Dr. Mok served on active duty in the United States Army Medical Corps with the rank of Major. His military experience included deployment to the Iraq theater as an orthopaedic surgeon and spine surgery consultant.
Dr. Mok has published work in many leading journals in his field, including The Spine Journal, Spine, and Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. He has presented to his peers at international, national, and regional meetings, including annual meetings of the North American Spine Society, the Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, and the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Dr. Mok is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Orthopaedic Association, the North American Spine Society, the Scoliosis Research Society, and the Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery. -
Mahati Mokkarala
Assistant Professor of Radiology (Body Imaging)
Current Research and Scholarly InterestsMy research focus as a new attending will be on evaluating and implementing new technology in the radiology workplace including how technology can benefit private practice and academic radiologists.
This research focus is based on my current and previous research projects and interests. As an abdominal imaging fellow at the University of Pennsylvania, I worked on projects understanding how to apply spectral CT data in a clinical and research setting. Current projects include determining if spectral CT data can quantify normal organ characteristics. Understanding the age-old question of ‘what is normal’ is essential for determining if spectral CT data can help radiologists identify and characterize pathology.
Other previous research projects with interventional and diagnostic radiology colleagues at MIR include improving and evaluating the efficacy of multiple embolization agents. Additional diagnostic radiology projects as a resident included optimizing artificial intelligence programs that streamline radiology critical action items and better characterize glioblastoma imaging patterns. All projects had a common theme, focusing on implementing technology that could benefit both clinical and radiology practice and making sure that these tools would be useful for radiologists and other specialists. Radiology is unique because of how essential imaging interpretation is for modern medicine. An academic radiologist should be the leader in both developing and successfully integrating technology in the clinical world. -
Matteo Amitaba Mole'
Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology (Reproductive, Perinatal & Stem Cell Biology Research)
Current Research and Scholarly InterestsWe study how the human embryo implants inside the maternal uterine tissue to establish a healthy pregnancy and the underlying maternal-embryo communication.
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Hylton Molzof, PhD, MPH
Clinical Assistant Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences - Sleep Medicine
BioDr. Molzof is a Clinical Assistant Professor and Licensed Psychologist in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Stanford School of Medicine. She specializes in the assessment and treatment of sleep disorders via behavioral sleep medicine interventions, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) and positive airway pressure (PAP) desensitization. She also utilizes evidence-based techniques to help patients better manage circadian rhythm disorders, such as delayed sleep-wake phase disorder and shift work sleep disorder. Inspired by her background in public health, she has a strong interest in quality improvement and program development projects aimed at enhancing the quality and accessibility of sleep and circadian medicine for the diverse patient population served by Stanford Sleep Medicine Center.
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Arash Momeni, MD, FACS
Associate Professor of Surgery (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
Current Research and Scholarly InterestsDr. Momeni's research focuses on clinical outcomes after microsurgical reconstruction, with a particular emphasis on VTE prevention.
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Shadi Momtahen
Postdoctoral Scholar, Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine
BioShadi Momtahen holds a BSc and MSc in Computer Science and Engineering, and a Ph.D. in Mechatronic Systems Engineering from Simon Fraser University, where she collaborated with the BC Cancer Agency on deep learning applications for cancer detection and treatment. She previously served as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Department of Medicine at the University of British Columbia, working with the International Collaboration on Repair Discoveries (ICORD) to develop machine learning models for biosensor-based health monitoring.
Currently, Shadi is a Postdoctoral Scholar at the Aghaeepour Lab at Stanford Medicine. Her research focuses on applying deep learning to large-scale medical datasets—including wearable vital signs—to identify clinically relevant patterns and enable predictive, personalized healthcare. -
Denise M. Monack
Martha Meier Weiland Professor in the School of Medicine
Current Research and Scholarly InterestsThe primary focus of my research is to understand the genetic and molecular mechanisms of intracellular bacterial pathogenesis. We use several model systems to study complex host-pathogen interactions in the gut and in immune cells such as macrophages and dendritic cells. Ultimately we would like to understand how Salmonella persists within certain hosts for years in the face of a robust immune response.
