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Rebecca M. Gardner
Ph.D. Student in Epidemiology and Clinical Research, admitted Autumn 2022
BioMy research interests are in maternal nutrition and well-being, with a current focus on hyperemesis gravidarum (HG)—severe nausea and vomiting during pregnancy that often causes significant maternal undernutrition and poor antepartum and postpartum mental health, and is the leading cause of hospitalization in early pregnancy. I study HG from several angles: the environmental exposures that may exacerbate it, including ambient air pollution and wildfire smoke, and whether these contribute to HG-related hospitalization; and its downstream consequences for both mothers and children, including hypertensive disorders of pregnancy such as preeclampsia, preterm birth, and neurodevelopmental conditions in childhood such as autism. More broadly, I am interested in hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, preterm birth, and gestational diabetes, and their subsequent effects on offspring. Methodologically, I am drawn to applying causal inference methods traditionally used in economics to questions in public health.
Before starting a PhD, I was a biostatistician in the Quantitative Sciences Unit at Stanford for four years where I co-authored over thirty publications, collaborating with clinicians on various domains including developmental behavioral pediatrics, reproductive endocrinology & infertility, oncology, and clinical trials. I completed my MS in Statistics at Brigham Young University in 2016, where I collaborated with cardiologists to develop a new approach to diagnose rheumatic heart disease in pediatric patients in Samoa for my Master's thesis. -
Richard Liang
MD Student with Scholarly Concentration in Health Services & Policy Research / Global Health, expected graduation Spring 2027
Ph.D. Student in Epidemiology and Clinical Research with Scholarly Concentration in Health Services & Policy Research / Global Health, admitted Autumn 2022
MSTP Student
Master of Arts Student in East Asian Studies, admitted Spring 2024Current Research and Scholarly InterestsPrimary research interests include:
- applications of advanced epidemiological methods
- life course health and social epidemiology
- bridging population health and basic science research
Clinical & health services research topics have included:
- maternal/child health
- geriatrics/aging
- dermatology, particularly inflammatory skin diseases
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Junjie Lu
Ph.D. Student in Epidemiology and Clinical Research, admitted Autumn 2023
BioJunjie's research is centered on the social determinants of minority health, epidemiological methods, and clinical effectiveness. He is deeply committed to understanding the health disparities faced by minority populations. His clinical background helps bridge the gap between research and practical application, aiming to improve healthcare outcomes in real-world settings.
Junjie Lu earned a Master of Public Health degree from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, where he concentrated on Health and Social Behavior. He also holds an MBBS and an MS from Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Junjie gained practical experience as an intern doctor at a university hospital for two years, during which he led a pilot randomized controlled trial on the effects of acupuncture on depressive symptoms. -
Chloe Nobuhara
Masters Student in Epidemiology and Clinical Research, admitted Autumn 2025
BioChloe Nobuhara is a fourth year general surgery resident at Stanford University, currently doing two years of research in the application of artificial intelligence in the operating room. Her projects include computer vision pipelines for automated performance assessment, the use of ambient intelligence for operational efficiency, and the use of automated documentation for burnout reduction. She completed her undergraduate studies at Northeastern University and her MD at Duke University School of Medicine. She is also concurrently in a Masters in Epidemiology with a focus in informatics.
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Shamsi Soltani
Ph.D. Student in Epidemiology and Clinical Research, admitted Autumn 2021
BioShamsi Soltani is a PhD candidate in the Department of Epidemiology and Population Health and a trainee with the Center for Population Health Sciences, both in the Stanford School of Medicine. For three years, she was a fellow in the NIH T-32 Training in Advanced Data Analytics for Behavioral and Social Sciences (TADA-BSSR) program, supervised by Drs. Abby King and Lorene Nelson. Her dissertation work revolves around modifiable risk factors for suicide in LGBTQ+ populations and is mentored by Dr. Mitchell Lunn.
