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Grace Xiong, MD
Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
Current Research and Scholarly InterestsDr. Xiong’s research is focused on improving the care and management of patients with subacute and chronic spinal cord injury, improving clinical outcomes in spinal surgery, and improving health access to spinal care.
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熊剑 (Jian Xiong)
Postdoctoral Scholar, Chemical Engineering
BioI thrive to understand the roles of lysosomes in physiological and pathological conditions. Lysosomes are both degradation compartment and metabolic controlling hub, and dysregulation of lysosomal functions are frequently implicated in a vast number of diseases including neurodegenerative diseases, however, the systematic knowledge of the molecular mechanism by which lysosomal contributes to these diseases is lacking. Ion channels are the primary mediators of neuronal activity, defects in neuronal ion channel activity are linked with many kinds of neurodegenerative diseases. Interestingly, besides typical ion channels that are involved in the neuronal activity, defects in lysosomal ion channels, such as TRPML1, CLN7 and CLC-7 are also implicated in neuropathy. My previous work as Ph.D student in University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center focused on regulation of lysosomal function by ion channels and metabolites. I discovered a mechanism of lysosomal Na+ channel regulate mTORC1 activation by regulating lysosomal amino acid accumulation. I also discovered role of glutamine in controlling lysosomal degradation capacity. In the meantime, I developed novel methods to isolate organelles. My ultimate research goal is to understand the key developmental pathways and how alterations in gene sequences and expression contribute to human disease, therefore, I am pursuing independent academic researcher as my career goal. Starting Feb 2022, I work with Dr. Monther Abu-Remaileh at Stanford University on role of lysosomes in neurodegenerative diseases. I use genetics, chemical biology and omics approaches to study lysosome function under various physiological and pathological conditions, especially age-associated neurodegenerative disorders, and monogenic neurodegenerative lysosome storage diseases. In Stanford, I aim to integrate ionic regulation, metabolomic regulation and functional proteomic regulation to systematically understand the biology of lysosome in physiological conditions and pathological conditions.
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Lei Xiong
Postdoctoral Scholar, Genetics
Current Research and Scholarly InterestsMy research focuses on develop deep learning methods to
1. Infer macrophage-tumor cells interaction using spatial multi-omics
2. Decipher the cis-regulatory code using a large language models
3. Predict enhancer-promoter interaction
4. Multi-omics integration
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Sheng Xu
Professor of Anesthesiology, Perioperative & Pain Medicine (Department Research) and, by courtesy, of Electrical Engineering and of Materials Science & Engineering
BioDr. Sheng Xu is a tenured professor and the inaugural Director of Emerging Technologies in the Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine at Stanford University, with courtesy appointments in Electrical Engineering and Materials Science and Engineering. He earned his B.S. degree in Chemistry from Peking University and his Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology. Subsequently, he pursued postdoctoral studies at the Materials Research Laboratory at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He then spent 10 years on the faculty at UC San Diego before joining Stanford in 2025. His research group is interested in developing new materials and fabrication methods for soft electronics. His research has been presented to the United States Congress as a testimony to the importance and impact of NIH funding.
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Weize Xu
Postdoctoral Scholar, Genetics
BioDr. Weize Xu is a postdoctoral researcher in Dr. Xiaojie Qiu's laboratory, where he focuses on advancing computational biology and genomics research. He earned his Ph.D. in Dr. Gang Cao's lab, where he made significant contributions to the development of computational methods and pipelines for spatial transcriptomics (MiP-Seq) and single-cell Hi-C (sciDLO Hi-C). His work during this time centered on enhancing data analysis frameworks, providing more precise insights into complex biological systems.
Dr. Xu is also an expert in the development of bioimaging processing softwares. During his Ph.D., he developed the U-FISH method, a deep learning-based approach for detecting signal points in FISH images. This innovative project involved curating a high-quality dataset from diverse sources, ensuring robust performance across various FISH data types. The resulting model demonstrated outstanding generalizability and included a user-friendly Web and LLM interface, making it accessible to researchers worldwide.
In addition to his Ph.D. research, Dr. Xu further honed his skills at SciLifeLab, where he worked under the mentorship of Dr. Wei Ouyang. There, he focused on web programming and developing key components for the Bioimage.IO deep learning platform, gaining valuable experience in creating innovative tools for computational biology.
With a solid foundation in computational biology, deep learning, and bioinformatics, Dr. Xu is passionate about driving cutting-edge research and contributing new perspectives to his field. He brings a unique combination of technical expertise and a collaborative mindset to his role in Dr. Xiaojie Qiu’s lab.
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Yishan Xu, PhD, DBSM, CST
Adjunct Clinical Instructor, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences - Sleep Medicine
BioDr. Xu is a licensed clinical psychologist in California, a Board-certified Behavioral Sleep Medicine Specialist, and AASECT Board-Certified Sex Therapist. She currently serves as the chair of the OPEC committee for the Society of Behavioral Sleep Medicine. She completed training at the Stanford Sleep Medicine Center 2017-2019. She has specialized training in the diagnosis and treatment of insomnia, circadian rhythm disorders, parasomnias, nightmares, and adjustment to PAP therapy for sleep apnea.
Dr. Xu grew up in China and received her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Virginia, VA. She has adapted treatment for insomnia for the Chinese population, and translated the book “The Rested Child” into Chinese, which is the first evidence-based book about children and teen’s sleep disorders in China. She is the founder and director of a multicultural group practice in the SF Bay Area: Mind & Body Garden Psychology Inc. She also hosts a podcast "Deep into Sleep" to help bridge the gap between public awareness and knowledge of sleep problems and the science of sleep medicine.
Publications:
Xu, Y., Barwick, F. & Li, C.(2023). Cultural Considerations in Behavioral Sleep Medicine (BSM): Telehealth Group CBT-I for Patients from a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Hospital (Submitted)
Prislin, R., Davenport, C., Xu, Y., Moreno, R., & Honeycutt, N. (2018). From marginal to mainstream and vice versa: Leaders' evaluation of diversity while in the minority versus majority. Journal of Social Issues, 74 (1), 112-128.
Attin, M., Xu, Y., Lin, C. D., & Lemus, H. (2015). A potential impact of nursing characteristics prior to in-hospital cardiac arrest: a self-reported study. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 24 (23-24), 3736-3738.
Hu, Y., Xu, Y.,& Tornello, S. L. (2015). Stability of Self-Reported Same-Sex and Both-Sex Attraction from Adolescence to Young Adulthood. Archives of sexual behavior, 1- 9.
Xu, Y., & Ocker, B. (2013). Discrepancies in Cross-cultural and cross-generational attitudes toward committed relationships in China and the United States. Family Court Review, 51 (4), 591–604.
Tornello, S. L., Emery, R., Rowen, J., Potter, D., Ocker, B., & Xu, Y. (2013). Overnight custody arrangements, attachment, and adjustment among very young children. Journal of Marriage and Family, 75 (4), 871-885.
Horn, E. E., Xu, Y., Beam, C. R., Turkheimer, E. & Emery, E. (2012). The marriage benefit? A genetically-informed study of selection and causation. Journal of Family Psychology, 27 (1), 30-41.
Prislin, R., Boyle, S. M., Davenport, C., Farley, A., Jacobs, E., Michalak, J., Uehara, K., Zandian, F., & Xu. Y. (2011). On being influenced while trying to persuade: The feedback effect of persuasion outcomes on the persuader. Social Psychological and Personality Science, 2 (1), 51-58.
Li, j., Xu, Y., & li, X. (2009). Correlation between atypical eating disorder and body- esteem of college students. Chinese Journal of Clinical Psychology, 17, 345-347. -
Eitan Yaffe
Affiliate, Medicine - Med/Infectious Diseases
BioDr. Eitan Yaffe is a computational biologist studying the evolution of natural microbial communities under selective pressures, such as antibiotics. He is currently a research associate in the lab of Dr. David Relman at Stanford University, where he develops experimental and computational approaches to investigate strain dynamics, horizontal gene transfer, and the emergence of antimicrobial resistance in the human microbiome.
Dr. Yaffe holds a PhD in Computer Science from the Weizmann Institute of Science, where he focused on epigenetics and chromatin folding. He earned his MSc in Computer Science with a specialization in the 3D structure of protein channels, and his BSc in Mathematics and Computer Science from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. -
Lisa Yamada
Software Developer 2, SoM - CNC - Cracking the Neural Code
BioLisa Yamada is a PhD candidate in Electrical Engineering, working with Professor Paul Nuyujukian in the Brain Interfacing Laboratory at Stanford University. She is interested in applying data science and engineering tools for medical applications towards higher quality and more equitable care. As a computational neuroscientist and clinical research coordinator, she is currently investigating quantitative measures for seizure analyses using human neuroelectrophysiology data (e.g., intracortical EEGs of participants with refractory epilepsy). She graduated from Trinity College (Hartford, CT) with BS degrees in Electrical Engineering and Mathematics and earned her MS in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University. In her free time, she enjoys outdoor activities like hiking.
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Natsuhiko Yamada
Affiliate, Medicine - Med/Family and Community Medicine
BioNatsuhiko Yamada is a pediatrician and AI researcher at National Center for Child Health and Development (NCCHD), Japan. As a clinician, he cares for critically ill pediatric patients referred and transported from across Japan, and has reported a novel genetic mutation in hematologic disease. At NCCHD Research Institute, he serves as Principal Investigator, leading AI predictive modeling research using real-world clinical data in collaboration with Japan Institute for Health Security.
He is also pursuing a Master of Public Health at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. He has contributed to global burden of disease studies with researchers across the globe. Previously, at Institute of Science Tokyo, he published on cancer metabolism and was awarded a WILEY Top Cited Article. In 2026, he was selected as a Stanford CARE Scholar at Stanford University School of Medicine.
Beyond research, he has demonstrated strong global health leadership. As Project Lead at the World Economic Forum Global Shapers Community, he led policy proposals for Okinawa Prefecture, the poorest prefecture facing a health crisis in Japan. He collaborated with Okinawa Medical, Nursing, Dental, and Pharmaceutical Associations and professors across Japan, and potentially impacted an estimated 1.5 million residents. He also served on the Committee for Shaping a New World at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, moderating a flagship session to redefine the future of mental health in 2050.
He envisions a world where every child and every person can enjoy sound health, regardless of where they are born or live, at the intersection of clinical medicine, molecular biology, public health, and artificial intelligence. -
Jielin Yan
Postdoctoral Scholar, Genetics
Current Research and Scholarly InterestsI'm interested in understanding how the human genome orchestrates cell fate decisions in development and disease by using high-throughput perturbation and screening methods.
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Terrance Yan
Affiliate, School of Medicine - Biomedical Ethics
BioTerrance Yan is the Music Director & Conductor of the Stanford Medicine Orchestra and the Infinite Philharmonic, an ensemble he co-founded with his colleagues at Apple. He has also conducted orchestras across the United States, including the Arkansas Symphony, the Baltimore Chamber Orchestra, and the Collegium Musicum of New York. His artistic endeavors span a wide range of collaborative and socially engaged projects, including Violins of Hope with luthier Avshi Weinstein, Immunity at Stanford with cellist Joshua Roman, the Reller Family Concert Series at Stanford Hospital, and the Anatomical Donor Memorial Service at Stanford Memorial Church.
Terrance has served as a conducting fellow at numerous festivals and masterclasses, where he studied under conductors including Donald Portnoy, Geoffrey Robson, John Farrer, Markand Thakar, Diane Wittry, and Julius Williams. He serves on the Board of Directors of the International Conductors Guild and holds a Master of Music from San Francisco State University, an MBA from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and an MS in Information Systems from Boston University. -
Dongrong Yang
Affiliate, Department Funds
Fellow in Radiation OncologyBioDongrong Yang, PhD, is a medical physics resident in the Department of Radiation Oncology at Stanford University. His research interests lie at the intersection of artificial intelligence and radiation oncology, with a particular focus on foundation-model agents, automated radiation therapy treatment planning, human–AI collaboration, clinical decision support, and personalized radiation therapy. Dr. Yang received his PhD and MS in Medical Physics from Duke University and his BS in Materials Physics from Nanjing University. He conducted undergraduate research at the University of Freiburg in Germany and completed a clinical and research exchange at National Cancer Centre Singapore and Duke-NUS Medical School. His honors include the AAPM/RSNA Doctoral Graduate Fellowship and two American Society for Radiation Oncology Best in Physics awards.
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Fan Yang
Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and of Bioengineering
Current Research and Scholarly InterestsOur lab’s mission is to develop therapies for regenerating human tissues lost due to diseases or aging, and to build tissue engineered 3D models for understanding disease progression and informing drug discovery. We invent biomaterials and engineering tools to elucidate and modulate biology, and also use biology to inform materials and engineering design. Our work is highly interdisciplinary, and is driven by unmet clinical needs or key gaps in biology.
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Hongyeol Yang
Affiliate, Orthopaedic Surgery
Visiting Scholar, Orthopaedic SurgeryBioHongyeol (Stefan) Yang is a visiting scholar at Stanford University and an Assistant Professor of orthopaedic surgery at Chonnam National University. His research focuses on applying AI and deep learning to orthopaedic surgery, particularly in personalized arthroplasty and sports medicine. He aims to develop predictive models that enhance clinical decision-making and support data-driven, precision care in orthopaedics.
Clinical Focus
Adult Knee Reconstruction, Robotic Surgery, and AI-driven Precision Medicine
Professional Education
Assistant Professor: Chonnam National University (2023-)
Fellowship: Chonnam National University (2020)
Residency: Chonnam National University (2019)
Internship: Chonnam National University (2014)
Publications
Yang HY, et al. The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2026. doi:10.1016/j.arth.2026.02.042
Yang HY, et al. Medicina. 2026. doi:10.3390/medicina62020307
Yang HY, et al. Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine. 2025. doi:10.1177/23259671251391720
Yang HY, et al. The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2025. doi:10.1016/j.arth.2025.10.114
Yang HY, et al. Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research. 2025. doi:10.1186/s13018-025-06256-3
Yang HY, et al. Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy. 2025. doi:10.1002/ksa.12731
Yang HY, et al. Chonnam Medical Journal. 2025. doi:10.4068/cmj.2025.61.2.90
Yang HY, et al. Journal of Personalized Medicine. 2025. doi:10.3390/jpm15030091
Yang HY, et al. Scientific Reports. 2025. doi:10.1038/s41598-025-93542-z
Yang HY, et al. The Knee. 2025. doi:10.1016/j.knee.2025.02.028
Yang HY, et al. Journal of Clinical Medicine. 2025. doi:10.3390/jcm14030820
Yang HY, et al. Arthroscopy. 2024. doi:10.1016/j.arthro.2024.12.022
Yang HY, et al. Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy. 2024. doi:10.1002/ksa.12487
Yang HY, et al. International Orthopaedics. 2024. doi:10.1007/s00264-024-06271-9
Yang HY, et al. Clinics in Orthopedic Surgery. 2024. doi:10.4055/cios23250
Yang HY, et al. The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery American Volume. 2024. doi:10.2106/JBJS.23.00720
Yang HY, et al. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders. 2024. doi:10.1186/s12891-024-07441-x
Yang HY, et al. The Bone & Joint Journal. 2023. doi:10.1302/0301-620X.105B12.BJJ-2023-0456.R1
Yang HY, et al. Biomedical Engineering Letters. 2023. doi:10.1007/s13534-023-00321-8
Yang HY, et al. International Orthopaedics. 2023. doi:10.1007/s00264-023-05895-7
Yang HY, et al. Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine. 2023. doi:10.1177/23259671231175457
Yang HY, et al. Arthroscopy. 2023. doi:10.1016/j.arthro.2023.04.010
Yang HY, Seon JK. Arthroscopy. 2023. doi:10.1016/j.arthro.2023.01.011
Yang HY, et al. The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2022. doi:10.1016/j.arth.2022.10.010
Yang HY, et al. The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery American Volume. 2022. doi:10.2106/JBJS.21.00456
Yang HY, et al. Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy. 2022. doi:10.1007/s00167-021-06553-w
Yang HY, et al. The Bone & Joint Journal. 2021. doi:10.1302/0301-620X.103B11.BJJ-2021-0475.R1
Yang HY, Seon JK. Arthroscopy. 2021. doi:10.1016/j.arthro.2021.05.042
Yang HY, et al. The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery American Volume. 2020. doi:10.2106/JBJS.19.01429
Yang HY, Lee KB. The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery American Volume. 2020. doi:10.2106/JBJS.19.00397
Yang HY, et al. The Bone & Joint Journal. 2019. doi:10.1302/0301-620X.101B6.BJJ-2018-1322.R1
Yang HY, et al. Clinics in Orthopedic Surgery. 2017. doi:10.4055/cios.2017.9.2.169 -
Johnny (Yue) Yang
Ph.D. Student in Biomedical Physics, admitted Autumn 2026
BioJohnny (Yue) Yang's research focuses on Computer-Assisted Intervention, Human-Computer Interaction, and Extended Reality (XR). He is actively researching empowering technologies like Augmented Reality and Surgical Robots to help surgeons perform surgery. Before joining Stanford, he graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a double major in Applied Mathematics and Public Health Studies. He has published in venues like CHI, IEEE-TVCG, etc.
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Laurice Yang, MD, MHA, FAAN
Clinical Professor, Adult Neurology
BioDr . Laurice Yang is a board-certified, fellowship-trained neurologist with Stanford Health Care. She is also a clinical associate professor in the Department of Neurology and Neurological Sciences, where she serves as the vice chair of clinical affairs. She is a member of the Division of Movement Disorders at Stanford University School of Medicine.
Dr. Yang specializes in diagnosing movement disorders, including Parkinson’s disease, atypical parkinsonian disorders, essential tremor, and Huntington’s disease. Passionate about quality improvement education, Dr. Yang is the medical director of Improvement Training Programs in the Department of Neurology and Neurological Sciences. She has lectured on quality improvement and leadership at the American Academy of Neurology (AAN). She is also involved in creating national guidelines for neurology care as part of the AAN Quality Measures Subcommittee.
Dr. Yang completed her neurology residency at the University of Southern California. She then pursued specialized training as a movement disorders fellow at the University of California in Los Angeles. She also has a master’s degree in health care administration from the University of Southern California.
Dr. Yang is a member of the AAN, the Movement Disorder Society, and the American Association for Physician Leadership. -
Liu Yang
Postdoctoral Scholar, Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine
Current Research and Scholarly InterestsMy current focus lies in analyzing bedside monitoring waveforms and electronic health record data to understand their correlations with adverse conditions in premature infants, and to explore effective solutions that can enhance the outcomes for these vulnerable patients.
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Phillip C. Yang, MD
Professor of Medicine (Cardiovascular Medicine)
Current Research and Scholarly InterestsDr. Yang is a physician-scientist whose research interest focuses on clinical translation of the fundamental molecular and cellular processes of myocardial restoration. His research employs novel in vivo multi-modality molecular and cellular imaging technology to translate the basic innovation in cardiovascular pluripotent stem cell biologics. Dr. Yang is currently a PI on the NIH/NHLBI funded CCTRN UM1 grant, which is designed to conduct multi-center clinical trial on novel biological therapy.
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Priscilla Li-ning Yang
Professor of Microbiology and Immunology
Current Research and Scholarly InterestsWe apply chemical biology approaches to study fundamental virological processes and to develop antivirals with novel mechanisms of action.
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Qianru Yang
Postdoctoral Scholar, Neurosurgery
Current Research and Scholarly InterestsDeep Brain Stimulation for treating Parkinson's disease
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Rachel L. Yang, MD, FACS, NABBLM-C, IBCLC
Clinical Assistant Professor, Surgery - General Surgery
BioDr. Rachel Yang is a board-certified, fellowship-trained breast surgeon and breastfeeding medicine specialist with Stanford Health Care. She is a member of the oncology team at Stanford Medicine Cancer Center in Emeryville.
Dr. Yang specializes in complex procedures to treat breast cancer, including oncoplastic breast-conserving surgery and nipple-sparing mastectomy. She also has expertise in breastfeeding and lactation medicine as an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant and carries a dual board certification by the North American Board of Breastfeeding and Lactation Medicine. Dr. Yang prioritizes compassionate and patient-centered care, understanding that breast cancer or complications of lactation can be extremely personal.
As a physician-researcher, Dr. Yang studies surgical outcomes, health equity, and policy related to breast cancer care. She has investigated topics including disparities in access to breast cancer care and breast reconstruction following mastectomy. Her work has also examined biological factors that influence how breast cancer develops. In addition, Dr. Yang focuses on surgical education, advancing innovative training models, communication, and professional well-being in academic medicine.
Dr. Yang has published her findings in premier peer-reviewed journals, including Cancer, Annals of Surgical Oncology, and Breast Cancer Research and Treatment. She has also presented her research at meetings of the American Society of Breast Surgeons, the American College of Surgeons, and the Association for Surgical Education.
Her presentations have highlighted how race and health policy influence access to surgical options in breast cancer care, as well as ways to make breast surgery more fair, safe, and effective. Dr. Yang has lectured extensively and taught courses to breast care and lactation providers on maternal complications of lactation.
Dr. Yang is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. She is also a member of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine, the American Society of Breast Surgeons, and the Institute for the Advancement of Breastfeeding and Lactation Education. -
Samuel Yang, MD, FACEP
Professor of Emergency Medicine (Adult Clinical/Academic)
Current Research and Scholarly InterestsDr. Yang's research is focused on bridging the translational gap at the interface of molecular biology, biochemistry, genome science, engineering, and acute care medicine. The investigative interest of the Yang lab falls within the general theme of developing integrative systems-level approaches for precision diagnostics, as well as data driven knowledge discoveries, to improve the health outcome and our understanding of complex critical illnesses. Using acute infectious disease models with complex host-pathogen dynamics, the goals of the Yang lab are divided into 3 areas:
1) Developing high-content, near-patient, diagnostic systems for rapid, unbiased pathogen detection and characterization to personalize treatment options and duration.
2) Integrating multi-omics molecular and phenotypic data layers with novel computational approaches into advanced diagnostics and predictive analytics for acute infections.
3) Understanding the biological roles of the noncanonical structures of extracellular nucleic acids in the contexts of neutrophil extracellular traps and biofilms.
