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Current Research and Scholarly InterestsThe Weldy Lab studies how human genetic variation drives vascular dysfunction, inflammation, and cardiovascular disease. We integrate human genetics, epigenetics, single-cell genomics, RNA biology, and experimental models to define causal mechanisms and identify new therapeutic opportunities.

Led by Chad S. Weldy, MD, PhD, the lab focuses on questions at the intersection of cardiovascular genetics, vascular biology, and RNA-mediated regulation, with particular interest in smooth muscle cell phenotypic modulation, innate immune signaling, and mechanisms of disease susceptibility governed by epigenetic memory.

Our work is grounded in the idea that genetic discovery can do more than identify risk. It can reveal the biology that matters most and point toward more precise strategies for prevention and treatment.

https://weldylab.org/

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https://weldylab.org/

Kristie Wen

Affiliate, Medicine - Med/Oncology

Yumeng Wen

Clinical Assistant Professor, Medicine - Nephrology

Kirsti Weng Elder MD/MPH

Clinical Associate Professor, Medicine - Primary Care and Population Health

BioDr. Weng was the Section Chief of General Primary Care from 2020-2023. Dr..Weng has served in roles as Medical Director, and leader of care programs as well as improvement projects. She enjoys leading doctors and strives to inspire those around her to practice patient-centered care as well as physician self-care. She is a leader in organizational change and physician management. As a leader in primary care re-design, she is passionate about balancing the needs of the patient, provider and health care institution. She is an advocate of Mindfulness Self-compassion. Dr Weng is currently semi-retired. She works in the Express Care Clinic as a provider and does individual life and executive coaching.
Kirsti Weng Elder has over 35 years of experience caring for patients in primary care, urgent care and in the hospital. She is a teacher of students and residents. She practices with an emphasis on musculoskeletal care as she feels fitness is a foundation for wellness.
Kirsti supports community health and care for the underserved. Outside of work she enjoys biking, reading and spending time with her 8 children. She is on the board of the Valley Health Foundation.

Wen-Kai Weng, MD, PhD

Professor of Medicine (Blood and Marrow Transplantation and Cellular Therapy) and, by courtesy, of Dermatology

Current Research and Scholarly InterestsMy research interest is on immunotherapy (including allogeneic transplant) of cancer. I have studies the mechanism of monoclonal antibody therapy in lymphoma patients and am currently working on designing new strategy to enhance the clinical efficacy of antibody therapy by infusing expanded NK cells. I am also interested in using tumor vaccine along with hematopoietic cell transplant.

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http://med.stanford.edu/profiles/Wen-Kai_Weng/

Yingjie Weng

Assistant Director, Learning Health Systems Program, Med/Quantitative Sciences Unit

Current Role at StanfordResponsibilities - Assistant Director, Learning Health Systems Program (LHS)
Program Development & Resource Management
•Establish and update LHS program resources, including standard operating procedures, statistical analysis plan templates, and training materials.
Training & Mentorship
•Host onboarding training programs for new QSU hires and conduct regular training sessions within QSU.
•Establish and mentor a core team of statisticians and data scientists dedicated to the LHS program.
Project Oversight & Strategy
•Guide project assignments related to quality improvement, pragmatic trials, and real-world evidence studies utilizing electronic health records (EHRs).
Collaboration & Relationship Management
•Maintain strong partnerships with clinical advocates of LHS projects across collaborating departments.
•Host onboarding sessions with department leaders to communicate the program’s mission and objectives.
•Establish collaborations with various data teams across campus
Education & Outreach
•Organize educational sessions and lectures for clinical investigators across partnering departments.
•Serve as the primary point of contact for QSU regarding the LHS program.
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Responsibilities - Senior Biostatistician
Scientific Collaboration & Research Support
•Partner with research investigators on a wide range of scientific studies across the School of Medicine and Stanford Healthcare system.
Study Design & Statistical Planning
•Lead the development of study protocols and statistical analysis plans.
Data Management & Analysis
•Perform data management, visualization, and statistical analysis using advanced methodologies and tools.
Results Interpretation & Reporting
•Interpret statistical results and translate findings into clear, domain-specific language for publications and reports.
Grant & Manuscript Development
•Lead statistical methodology and results sections for grant applications, manuscript submissions, and public health reports.
Methodological Research
•Conduct research on statistical methodologies to enhance study designs and analytical approaches.
Mentorship & Teaching
•Mentor junior statisticians and serve as a KL2 research methodology mentor.
•Deliver lectures, including presentations for Hospital Medicine Grand Rounds.