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Steven Nakajima, M.D.

Clinical Professor, Obstetrics & Gynecology - Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility

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Mail Code: 5317
stevenn@stanford.edu

Nakano Kayo

Clinical Research Coordinator Associate, Medicine - Med/Pulmonary, Allergy & Critical Care Medicine

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Mail Code: 5236
nakano63@stanford.edu

BioI am a MD/PhD postdoctoral fellow and medical oncologist with a long-standing interest in translational cancer research. My long-term goal is to be a lab-based physician-scientist and independent academic researcher, translating basic cancer research, and mentoring next-generation scientists. My thesis work in Japan focused on cancer stem cell equilibrium by uniquely applying organoid culture as a method to elucidate cancer stem cell dynamics, which was awarded in Japanese Cancer Association. Along with the development of the field represented by success in T cell checkpoint, my interest gradually shifted to immune oncology while I examined numerous numbers of cancer patients as a medical oncology fellow. My postdoctoral fellowship at Calvin Kuo Lab in Stanford (2019-present) focuses on tumor immune microenvironment. Kuo lab developed a unique 3D air-liquid interface (ALI) organoid system that cultures tumors while preserving their endogenous infiltrating immune cells (T,B ,NK, Myeloid cells). My postdoctoral work will prove the significance of organoids as a translational tool to discover tumor-immune interaction by novel checkpoint inhibitors for immune cells, which can be broadly applicable to basic cancer biology, precision medicine, therapeutics validation and biomarker discovery.

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Mail Code: 5151

Taishi Connor Nakase

MD Student with Scholarly Concentration in Informatics & Data-Driven Medicine / Surgery, expected graduation Spring 2027

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tnakase@stanford.edu

Hiromitsu (Hiro) Nakauchi

Professor of Genetics (Stem Cell)

Current Research and Scholarly InterestsTranslation of discoveries in basic research into practical medical applications

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- 265 Campus Dr.
- Lorry Lokey Stem Cell Resarch Building
- Stanford, California 94305
Mail Code: 5461

Yusuke Nakauchi, MD, PhD

Basic Life Research Scientist, Stem Cell Bio Regenerative Med Institute

BioMy research projects aim to investigate the biology of human leukemia. I believe my research will contribute to clarify the disease pathogenesis of leukemia and help identify the critical cells to target to both prevent the development of de novo leukemia and halt relapse.