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Asad Aali
Rsch Data Analyst 2, Rad/Integrative Biomedical Imaging Informatics at Stanford
BioAsad is a research scientist at Stanford University, and his research focuses on developing machine learning methods for healthcare applications.
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Oscar J. Abilez
Senior Scientist, Cardiothoracic Surgery - Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
Current Research and Scholarly InterestsDr. Abilez' interests are aimed at elucidating how various biophysical and biochemical perturbations regulate early cardiovascular development across time and length scales that span several orders of magnitude, using human pluripotent stem cells as a model system.
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Aysha Abraibesh
Clinical Rsch Coord Assoc, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences - Sleep Medicine
BioAysha Abraibesh, MPA is a clinical research coordinator in the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at the Stanford University School of Medicine. She works primarily on the Stanford Apnea and Insomnia Study (AIR) Study, led by Dr. Rachel Manber (more info can be found at airstudy.stanford.edu)
Aysha earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology (2012) and Master’s in Public Administration (2013) both from Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts. She has since held multiple positions supporting research studies related to social and behavioral health issues, most recently as a Lead Behavioral Health Interviewer at Kaiser Permanente’s Center for Health Research in Portland, Oregon. -
Emma Adair
Clinical Research Manager, Anesthesia - Adult Pain Medicine
Current Role at StanfordEmma manages the Neurology & Neurosurgery Clinical Trials Team consisting of 17 Clinical Research Coordinators conducting 70+ clinical trials in areas including: Device Neurosurgery, Functional Neurosurgery, Headache, Epilepsy, Neuroimmunology, Alzheimers/Memory Disorders, Parkinson's, Radiology, and Bio Banks.
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Maheen Mausoof Adamson
Clinical Professor (Affiliated), Neurosurgery
Staff, Neurosurgery OperationsBioDr. Maheen Mausoof Adamson is a Clinical Professor of Neurosurgery (Affiliated) at Stanford School of Medicine, Director of Research for Women's Operational Military Exposure Network Center of Excellence (WOMENCOE), and Senior Scientist for Rehabilitation Services at VA Palo Alto Healthcare System. Adamson completed her undergraduate degrees in neurobiology and women's studies at the University of California, Irvine. She completed her Ph.D. in neuroscience from the University of Southern California and a postdoctoral fellowship in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford School of Medicine. She also has a Masters in Healthcare Leadership from the School of Public Health from Brown University and is a faculty fellow for Stanford Byers Biodesign Program.
Dr. Adamson’s expertise and interests span employing translational neuroscience methodologies for diagnostic and neuromodulation treatments (such as repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS)) for frequent health problems in patients with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), psychiatric problems, and Alzheimer's disease. She has employed advanced structural and functional imaging modalities and biomarker assessments for treatment response and diagnosis in Veteran, active military, and civilian populations with these health problems. She has been a leader in identifying sex differences in brain injury, particularly in the Veteran population. She currently serves as PI and Site-PI on numerous neuromodulation clinical trials and collaborates internationally to develop advanced diagnostic methods in neuroimaging, especially in underserved communities. As Director of the Adamson Lab, she is actively involved in translating research, such as neuromodulation and virtual and augmented reality, into clinical settings.
In her new role as Research Director of WOMENCOE, she is developing the research and education center to investigate and disseminate findings on the impact of military environmental exposure on reproductive health, cancer, psychiatric illness, cognitive decline, and other women's health issues. This network is funded by the VA Health Outcomes Military Exposure Center under Department of Veterans Affairs
Dr. Adamson is also the lead PI of ENIGMA-PAK study that aims to Leverage Consanguinity in Pakistan to Uncover the Genomic Architecture of Alzheimer's Disease. She has received recognition in national and international settings and serves on several editorial and industry advisory boards. She is also CEO and founder of her digital health startup Soof Solutions Inc which uses eye tracking for communication in individuals lacking the power of speech. She is also intricately involved in mentoring postdoctoral fellows, residents, undergraduates and high school students in STEM careers. -
Sophia Adelson
Rsch Data Analyst 2, Pediatrics - Genetics
BioSophia Adelson is a Research Genetic Counselor in the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Genetics at Stanford University. Her work focuses on advancing reproductive genetics and improving maternal and childhood health outcomes through clinical research and thoughtful implementation of genomic technologies. Sophia’s interest in reproductive health began during her undergraduate studies at Wellesley College, a historically women’s college that shaped her strong commitment to maternal health and reproductive justice. This foundation continues to guide her work, which centers on advancing equitable, evidence-based care for pregnant individuals, newborns, and children.
At Stanford, Sophia works closely with Dr. Christina Tise on several research initiatives at the intersection of reproductive and pediatric genetics. She contributes to the BabySeq Project, a study using genome sequencing to identify actionable genetic risks in newborns, where she coordinates IRB submissions, pediatrician engagement, family recruitment and consent, and the return of results. Sophia also plays an active role in the TRIOS Study, which investigates the genetic causes of recurrent pregnancy loss. Her work explores participants’ experiences receiving genomic results and aims to improve counseling practices and outcomes for families navigating reproductive challenges. In addition, Sophia contributes to the GREGoR Consortium (Genomics Research to Elucidate the Genetics of Rare diseases), supporting efforts to identify novel disease genes and improve diagnostic yield for individuals with rare, undiagnosed conditions.
Sophia’s research and clinical interests include reproductive and prenatal genetics, rare disease genomics, bioethics, and equitable implementation of genomic medicine. She is passionate about proactive healthcare and advocating for effective health risk communication within families, with the goal of improving understanding, decision-making, and health outcomes across diverse populations.
Research interests: reproductive genetics, prenatal genetics, recurrent pregnancy loss, newborn genomic screening, rare disease genomics, bioethics, proactive healthcare, family health communication, equitable implementation of genomics -
Ruth Adewuya
Managing Director, Center for Continuing Medical Education, School of Medicine - Post Grad Med Education (CME)
Current Role at StanfordManaging Director, Center for Continuing Medical Education (February 2018 - present)
Executive Director, Stanford Advanced Practice Provider Leadership Certificate Program (September 2022 – present)
Executive Director, Stanford Physician Leadership Certificate Program (October 2021 – present)
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Sarah Adler
Clinical Associate Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Clinical Associate Professor, Psych/General Psychiatry and Psychology (Adult)
Staff, Psychiatry and Behavioral SciencesCurrent Research and Scholarly InterestsI am interested in the design and delivery of clinical care using, data and technology. I have focused on disordered eating behaviors and obesity.
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Maryam Ahmadi Shapourabadi
Social Science Research Scholar, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences - Sleep Medicine
Current Role at StanfordResearch Scolar
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So Hee "Naomi" Ahn
Casual, Medicine - Med/Family and Community Medicine
BioNaomi is a fourth-year medical student at Seoul National University, expecting to graduate in February 2024. She earned her bachelor's degree Summa Cum Laude from Washington University in St. Louis in December 2018, majoring in Biology and minoring in Chinese Language & Culture. Although she has quite a long way to go before becoming a compassionate physician-scientist, Naomi has accumulated many years of research and clinical experience in the field of medicine, ranging from the molecular level to the population level. Her research interests lie in genomics, psychosomatic medicine, and global health.
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Amirhossein Akhavan-Sigari
Visiting Instructor, Neurosurgery
BioAmirhossein Akhavan-Sigari is a Visiting Instructor at the Stanford University School of Medicine. He graduated from Isfahan University of Medical Sciences (IUMS) as a Medical Doctor in 2021. His research experience focuses on Neurosurgery and Neurology. He has collaborated in several research projects at IUMS.
Dr. Akhavan-Sigari started his research activity at Stanford in the Department of Neurosurgery in January 2024 to focus on Stereotactic Radiosurgery and Cyberknife for the treatment of arteriovenous malformations, brain tumors, and functional disorders. -
Israt Alam
Senior Research Scientist-Basic Life, Rad/Molecular Imaging Program at Stanford
BioResearch Focus and interests: Molecular Imaging, Clinical Translation, Graft versus Host Disease, Spatial Biology, Immune-Theragnostics
Dr. Israt Alam is a Senior Scientist in the Radiology Department at Stanford University. She trained in Prof. Sanjiv Sam Gambhir's lab and transitioned to Dr. Michelle James' lab in 2021. Her research focuses on studying lymphocyte activation with the motivation of developing non-invasive imaging tools, to monitor immune dynamics in response to cancer immunotherapy and in immunopathology. Her work has supported the clinical translation of several nuclear imaging agents (small molecules and a biologic) for early detection of cancer and prediction of treatment response, that are being evaluated in oncology trials around the world. She is currently leading the IND-enabling studies for a first in class PET tracer for T cell activation and has also supported several biomarker detection platforms for early disease detection. She was elected as Co-Chair of the "Imaging in cell and immune therapies" (ICIT) interest group for the World Molecular Imaging Society (WMIS).
Key funding: (grant conceptualization/scientific lead): NIH/NCI R01, Pfizer Inc., SNMMI Education and Research Foundation
Appointments:
-Senior Research Scientist, James Lab, Department of Radiology, Stanford
-Life Sciences Research Associate, Gambhir Lab, Department of Radiology, Stanford
-Post-Doctoral Scholar, Gambhir Lab, Department of Radiology, Stanford
-Churchill Travel Fellow in the Plateforme d'imagerie dynamique lab of Prof. Spencer Shorte, Pasteur Institute, Paris
-Science Education Consultant: United Nations Educational, Science and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Paris
-Science Education Intern: United Nations Educational, Science and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Paris -
Arash Alavi
Software Engineering Director, Genetics
Current Role at StanfordSoftware Engineering Director
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Alawab Aldulimy
Contingent Employee, CV Med - Clinical Trials
Current Role at StanfordClinical Researcher
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William Alegria
Lecturer, Medicine - Med/Infectious Diseases
BioDr. Alegria is a board-certified Infectious Diseases Pharmacotherapy specialist and antimicrobial stewardship consultant with the Stanford Antimicrobial Safety and Sustainability Program. He primarily practices in the inpatient setting and is dedicated to developing targeted stewardship interventions in immunocompromised patient populations.
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Dr. Lydia Aletraris
Social Science Research Scholar, Health Policy
BioDr. Lydia Aletraris brings both a national and global perspective to her research, specializing in substance use and human trafficking. With extensive experience managing projects funded by agencies such as the National Institutes of Health, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, the U.S. Department of Justice, and the U.S. Department of State, she has served as Principal Investigator or Co-Principal Investigator on national research examining the implementation of evidence-based practices in substance use treatment and the effects of U.S. cannabis policy, as well as on international research focused on human trafficking.
Dr. Aletraris previously coordinated the Prevalence Reduction Innovation Forum (PRIF), a global initiative that developed key trafficking indicators and brought together scholars from around the world to test methodologies for measuring human trafficking prevalence, with studies conducted in Brazil, Costa Rica, Morocco, Pakistan, Tanzania, and Tunisia.
With a commitment to health and human rights, her research addresses urgent public health challenges through ethical, evidence-based practices and policies that support resilience and recovery across diverse, at-risk populations. Dr. Aletraris holds a PhD in Sociology from the University of Georgia.
