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Sufian Aldogom
Fall 2026 CSP Instructor TECH 84., Continuing Studies
Current Research and Scholarly InterestsI thrive at the crossroads of tech and philosophy, diving into the mysteries of consciousness, life, quantum physics, and AI. Passionate about exploring the ethical dimensions of technology and its impact on humanity, I aim to bridge the gap between innovation and understanding.
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Taylor Anne Aldridge, PA-C, MMS
Affiliate, IT Services
BioTaylor Aldridge, PA-C, MMS, is an Advanced Practice Provider with GI Surgical Oncology and Hepatobiliary Pancreas Surgery with Stanford Healthcare. She graduated with her Physician Assistant (PA-C) and Master of Medical Science degree from Midwestern University in 2012.
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Alawab Aldulimy
Clinical Research Coordinator Associate, CV Med - Clinical Trials
Current Role at StanfordClinical Researcher
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Cecile Alduy
Professor of French and Italian
Current Research and Scholarly InterestsMy current research focuses on France's contemporary political discourse; specifically the far right (National Front) and Presidential campaigns. I use digital humanities text analysis tools and semiotic/semantic/rhetoric analysis to look at political mythologies, communication strategies and representations of identity.
Past research projects include national sentiment and poetry; obscenity and obstetrics, lyric economies in Renaissance France. -
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. His clinical interests include management of infections in immunocompromised hosts, antifungal pharmacotherapy, and difficult-to-treat infections.
Publications (selected)
Navigating recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection without Bezlotoxumab: potential challenges ahead. Arya R, Zimmet AN, Holubar M, Alegria W. Antimicrob Steward Healthc Epidemiol. 2025
How to leverage medication use evaluations for antimicrobial stewardship goals: a primer for physicians. Prasad R, Arya R, Meng L, Holubar M, Alegria W, Zimmet AN.
Antimicrob Steward Healthc Epidemiol. 2025
Beyond the basics: rethinking antimicrobial stewardship by targeting cytomegalovirus immune globulin for immunocompromised patients. Prasad R, Lu B, Veloria D, Mui E, Nelson J, Dhillon G, Deresinski S, Holubar M, Alegria W. Antimicrob Steward Healthc Epidemiol. 2025
No "One-Size-Fits All": chronic "Carryover" diagnoses dilute antibiotic prescribing rates for sinusitis among adults in primary and urgent care settings. Smith M, Hawkins M, Laikijrung C, Mui E, Alegria W, Leung T, Zimmet A, Ha D, Holubar M. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2024
Combination Antifungal Therapy for Invasive Mucormycosis in Immunocompromised Hosts: A Single-Center Experience. Lu B, Ha D, Shen S, Ferguson Toll J, Kim A, Kim S, Mui E, Deresinski S, Holubar M, Alegria W. Open Forum Infect Dis. 2024
"Electronic Phenotyping" Antimicrobials to Facilitate Outpatient Stewardship for Asymptomatic Bacteriuria and Urinary Tract Infection in Renal Transplant. Zimmet AN, Ha D, Mui E, Smith M, Hawkins M, Alegria W, Holubar M. Open Forum Infect Dis. 2024
Risk factors and outcomes associated with persistent vancomycin resistant Enterococcal Bacteremia. Fox E, Ha D, Bounthavong M, Meng L, Mui E, Holubar M, Deresinski S, Alegria W. BMC Infect Dis. 2022
Shorter durations of antibiotic therapy in organ transplant. Alegria W, Medvedeva N, Holubar M. Curr Opin Organ Transplant. 2022
Characterisation of infections in patients with acute myeloid leukaemia receiving venetoclax and a hypomethylating agent. On S, Rath CG, Lan M, Wu B, Lau KM, Cheung E, Alegria W, Young R, Tan M, Kim C, Phun J, Patel N, Mannis G, Logan AC, Kennedy V, Goodman A, Taplitz RA, Young PA, Wen R, Saunders IM. Br J Haematol. 2022
Early Antibiotic Discontinuation or De-escalation in High-Risk Patients With AML With Febrile Neutropenia and Prolonged Neutropenia. Alegria W, Marini BL, Gregg KS, Bixby DL, Perissinotti A, Nagel J. J Natl Compr Canc Netw. 2022
Effect of rapid methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus nasal polymerase chain reaction screening on vancomycin use in the intensive care unit. Diep C, Meng L, Pourali S, Hitchcock MM, Alegria W, Swayngim R, Ran R, Banaei N, Deresinski S, Holubar M. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2021 Dec
The Current State of Antifungal Stewardship in Immunocompromised Populations. Alegria W, Patel PK. J Fungi (Basel). 2021
Bacteremia due to Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus: An Update on New Therapeutic Approaches. Holubar M, Meng L, Alegria W, Deresinski S. Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2020
Impact of Rapid Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing in Gram-Negative Rod Bacteremia: a Quasi-experimental Study. Hogan CA, Ebunji B, Watz N, Kapphahn K, Rigdon J, Mui E, Meng L, Alegria W, Holubar M, Deresinski S, Banaei N. J Clin Microbiol. 2020
Antimicrobial Stewardship in Cancer Patients: The Time is Now. Aitken SL, Nagel JL, Abbo L, Alegria W, Barreto JN, Dadwal S, Freifeld AG, Jain R, Pergam SA, Tverdek FP, Seo SK; Antimicrobial Stewardship in Cancer Consortium ASCC. J Natl Compr Canc Netw. 2019 -
Maria Alexandrovna Aleshin, MD
Clinical Associate Professor, Dermatology
BioMaria Aleshin, M.D., is Clinical Associate Professor of Dermatology, Director of the Hidradenitis Suppurativa Clinic, and Co-Director of the Inpatient Dermatology Consult Service at Stanford Medicine. Her clinical interests include hidradenitis suppurativa, complex medical dermatology, and inpatient dermatology. Dr. Aleshin received her B.A. from the University of California, Berkeley and her M.D. from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. She completed her dermatology residency at UCLA, where she also served as Chief Resident in her final year.
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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. -
Aleesa Pitchamarn Alexander
Halperin Associate Curator of Modern & Contemporary Art & Co-Director, AAAI, Cantor Arts Center
Current Role at StanfordRobert M. and Ruth L. Halperin Associate Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art; Co-director, Asian American Art Initiative
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Amy Alexander
Clinical Assistant Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Current Research and Scholarly InterestsCollege Mental Health, Emotional Support Animals & Service Animals, Women's Health, Mental Health & Well-being in Veterinarians
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Kevin M. Alexander, MD, FACC, FHFSA
Assistant Professor of Medicine (Cardiovascular Medicine)
BioDr. Alexander is an advanced heart failure-trained cardiologist. He is also an Assistant Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine.
Dr. Alexander specializes in the management of advanced heart failure and transplant cases, seeing a wide range of patients. He also has an active research laboratory, studying various forms of heart failure.
Dr. Alexander has expertise in diagnosing and treating transthyretin cardiac amyloidosis, a critical yet underdiagnosed cause of heart failure among African Americans and the elderly. He is conducting extensive research to enhance our understanding of this condition, with grant support from the National Institutes of Health and American Heart Association, among other sources. -
Steven R. Alexander, MD
Professor of Pediatrics (Nephrology), Emeritus
Current Research and Scholarly InterestsDialysis, kidney transplantation, continuous renal replacement therapy in pediatric patients; chronic kidney disease in pediatric patients.
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Christine Alfano
Senior Lecturer in the Program in Writing and Rhetoric
Current Research and Scholarly InterestsSPECIALIZATION: Digital Rhetoric, Rhetoric of Gaming, Visual Rhetoric, Gender and Technology, Writing Program Administration
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Mostafa H. Algabri
Visiting Instructor, Neurosurgery Research
BioMostafa Hikmat Saeed Algabri, M.B.Ch.B., is a physician and clinical researcher currently serving as a visiting instructor in the Department of Neurosurgery at Stanford University School of Medicine. His research focuses on stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), neurovascular disease, and advanced neuroimaging, with particular interest in evaluating the outcomes, indications, and adverse effects of radiosurgical interventions in neurosurgical disorders such as arteriovenous malformations, vestibular schwannomas, meningiomas, and paragangliomas.
Dr. Algabri graduated from the College of Medicine at the University of Baghdad and is ECFMG-certified. He successfully completed the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) steps 1 and 2 (CK). He has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications in neurosurgery, neurology, and neuroradiology journals and actively collaborates on international research projects involving cerebrovascular disease, spine surgery, and neurosurgical outcomes research.
In addition to his work at Stanford, Dr. Algabri serves as a peer reviewer for several scientific journals, including World Neurosurgery, World Neurosurgery: X, Journal of Clinical Neuroscience, Interdisciplinary Neurosurgery, and Cureus.
Dr. Algabri is the founder of the NeuroResearch Circle academic platform and the developer of the Stroke Localizer educational system designed to teach stroke localization and neuroanatomy through interactive learning. His research has been presented at international scientific meetings, including the Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS), the Academic International Medical Summit (AIMS), and the International Student Congress of (Bio)Medical Sciences (ISCOMS). In 2025, he received the Ideal Physician Award from the Iraqi Medical Association in recognition of his dedication to patient care, professionalism, and contributions to academic medicine. -
Bridget F.B. Algee-Hewitt
Senior Associate Director of the Research Institute, Ctr for Comparative Studies in Race and Ethnicity (CCSRE)
Current Role at StanfordSenior Research Scientist
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Mark Algee Hewitt
Associate Professor of English
BioMark Algee-Hewitt’s research combines literary criticism with digital and quantitative analyses of literature and other textual corpora. Although his work primarily focuses on the development and transmission of aesthetic and philosophic concepts during the long eighteenth-century in both Britain and Germany, his research interests also include other literary forms, such as poetry and the Gothic novel, and broadly reach from the eighteenth-century to contemporary literary practice. As director of the Stanford Literary Lab, he has led projects on a variety of topics, including the use of extra-disciplinary discourse in novels, the narratological theory of the short story, and science-fiction world building. In addition to these literary projects, he has also worked in collaboration with the OECD's Working Group on Bribery to explore the effectiveness of public writing as an enforcement strategy, with the Smithsonian Museum of American History on the history of American celebrity in newspapers, and with faculty in the school of law at Columbia University on court decisions regarding environmental policy.
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Anas Alharbi
Masters Student in Civil and Environmental Engineering, admitted Autumn 2025
BioI’m a graduate international student in the Civil and Environmental Engineering (Atmosphere/Energy) program at Stanford University, with a background in Chemical Engineering. My interests sit at the intersection of sustainability, energy systems, and data-driven decision-making.
In my professional career, I have managed projects that required both technical depth and business judgment. My work often involves data analysis to evaluate projects from technical and financial perspectives and turn results into clear recommendations for decision-makers.
I also hold an MBA and I’m a CFA Charterholder. I’m especially interested in decarbonization strategy, environmental performance, and energy/climate finance.
Outside of class, I enjoy all kinds of physical activities, even though I’m still a beginner. -
Haider Ali
Postdoctoral Scholar, Ophthalmology
BioHaider Ali, M.B., B.S. is a Postdoctoral Scholar in the Department of Ophthalmology at Stanford University School of Medicine. With over six years of experience in translational research, his work focuses on advancing innovations in retinal imaging, artificial intelligence, and digital health. He is particularly interested in developing technologies that bridge clinical innovation and real-world impact to improve vision care globally.
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Raza Ali
Faces Of Community Performer, Contingent
Undergraduate, Vice Provost for Undergraduate EducationBioUndergraduate Researcher, Cardiovascular Stem Cell Lab (Yang Lab)
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Tayyeba K. Ali, MD
Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor, Ophthalmology
BioTayyeba K. Ali, MD, a Board Certified ophthalmologist, specializes in complex corneal disease and uveitis. She sees patients at Palo Alto Medical Foundation / Sutter Health in Sunnyvale, CA. Dr. Ali also works as a medical specialist on contract for Google.
Prior to completing two fellowships in cornea, external disease, refractive surgery and uveitis at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, ranked #1 eye hospital in the United States by U.S. News & World Report, Dr. Ali finished her ophthalmology residency at the Jones Eye Institute / UAMS. She earned her medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine and completed her undergraduate training in English literature and creative writing from Agnes Scott College.
Dr. Ali has received many academic and teaching awards including the Bascom Palmer Fellow of the Year Award and the Jone’s Eye Dean’s Faculty Award. She has delivered dozens of lectures on the national and international level and published numerous meeting abstracts and peer-reviewed journal articles.
As a second generation American, Tayyeba finds herself dwelling on migrant and refugee stories, their need for ethnic and religious identity, and the repercussions of these journeys. She is keenly interested in international medicine, resident education, health technology and taking a closer look at the moral crossroads we face in healthcare. She is the Associated Director for Pegasus Physician Writers at Stanford as well as the Senior Fiction Editor for the medical literary magazine, The Pegasus Review; she has a particular affinity for colons (grammatically, not anatomically, speaking) and semicolons. -
Roozbeh Aliabadi
Affiliate, Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education
BioDirector of Compassion in AI
Dr. Roozbeh Aliabadi, Ph.D., is an entrepreneur, a global thought leader in AI education, an author, and an advocate for ensuring artificial intelligence serves humanity with ethics, empathy, and compassion.
Dr. Aliabadi is the co-founder and CEO of ReadyAI.org, an organization dedicated to bringing AI education to students in over 150 countries. He is also the co-founder of the World Artificial Intelligence Competition for Youth (WAICY), a global initiative that empowers young minds to solve real-world challenges through AI, fostering creativity, critical thinking, and ethical leadership.
As an author, Dr. Aliabadi has written extensively on AI’s role in education, including books for educators, parents, and children. His latest work, “Intro to AI for Parents (Pocketbook): A Guide to Sparking Fun and Meaningful Conversations with Your Kids about Artificial Intelligence,” helps families engage in meaningful discussions about AI and its impact. His insights on AI and global affairs have been featured in BBC, The Hill, Wall Street Journal, NIKKEI Asian Review, and USA Today.
Dr. Aliabadi has delivered keynote addresses at major global conferences, including Web Summit, AI Global Summit, Global Silicon Valley Forum, and the Aspen Forum. His talks explore AI ethics, education, and the future of compassionate AI, bridging the gap between cutting-edge technology and human-centered values.
His research focuses on the intersection of AI, education, and human-centered technology, particularly emphasizing how AI can enhance social-emotional learning, foster inclusivity in education, and support global digital equity.
Dr. Aliabadi earned a Ph.D. from Robert Morris University, focusing on AI interventions in education, a Master’s degree in International Political Economy, and a Bachelor’s in Finance and Economics from the University of Pittsburgh. With eight years of service in the U.S. Army Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC), he brings a global perspective to the ethical considerations of AI. His expertise in human psychology, education, and geopolitics makes him a leading advocate for AI that empowers and uplifts humanity. -
Leonardo Aliaga
Clinical Assistant Professor, Emergency Medicine
BioDr. Leonardo Aliaga is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at Stanford University and a medical education researcher. His scholarly focus lies in error-based learning strategies and adaptive expertise. He is co-Principal Investigator of a grant-funded virtual patient simulator designed to improve adaptive expertise in clinical reasoning. He has been invited to give international presentations and to lead international symposia on error-based learning strategies. His research has been published in JAMA Network Open and focuses on designing instructional methods that harness errors as cognitive catalysts to deepen learning and develop adaptive expertise.
Dr. Aliaga is currently pursuing a Master of Health Professions Education at the University of Illinois at Chicago, where his thesis aims to establish a framework to help educators implement error-based learning strategies across diverse medical education settings. He collaborates with colleagues across the globe and is building the FERN: the Failure-Enabled Research Network.
Dr. Aliaga brings a unique background to his work, having trained in neurosurgery before transitioning to emergency medicine. That experience shaped how he thinks about expertise and the role of struggle in becoming a truly excellent physician. He also draws from his earlier career in fine arts and photography to shape his approach to teaching, helping learners “see” through the layers of clinical complexity. He’s known for delivering visually rich learning experiences that help residents turn missteps into mastery. -
Hanna Aliashkevich
Visiting Instructor, Neurosurgery Research
BioHanna Aliashkevich is a Visiting Instructor at Stanford SIMI (Surgical Innovation & Machine Interfacing) Laboratory working at the intersection of neuroscience, medical devices, and digital health innovation. She is a research scientist and former neurosurgeon trained in Europe (Belarus) with over a decade of clinical and research experience in Neurosurgery and Neuroscience, specializing in neuro-oncology, spine surgery, facial paralysis, and cranial reconstruction. Published author in peer-reviewed journals and active member of leading professional societies (EANS, AANS, WINS, CNS, AWIS), including the Society for Neuro-Oncology (SNO). Her interests include neurotechnology, brain-computer interfaces, and AI-enabled healthcare solutions. She is focused on bridging clinical practice and engineering to develop impactful technologies that address unmet needs in patient care.
Awards: WCW 2024 Woman in Health, People's Choice Global Impact
Selected Grants: 2022 Endovascular and Vascular Techniques for Senior Residents AANS/NREF/Medical Education & Research Institute (MERI) -
Daniel Aliseda Jover
Clinical Instructor, Surgery - General Surgery
BioDr. Daniel Aliseda graduated in Medicine from the University of Navarra in Pamplona, Spain, and completed his residency in General Surgery at the Clínica Universidad de Navarra. During this time, he developed a strong interest in Hepatobiliopancreatic diseases and Liver Transplantation, which led him to pursue a PhD with international distinction. His research focused on developing models and strategies to improve survival in patients with liver and pancreatic neoplasm—one of which was nationally recognized as the best research project conducted by a surgical resident in Spain. As part of his academic training, he also completed a clinical and research stay at the Centre Hépato-Biliaire Paul Brousse in Paris. After finishing his residency, he joined the HPB and Liver Transplant Unit at the Clínica Universidad de Navarra as a Junior Attending Surgeon.
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Ash A. Alizadeh, MD/PhD
Moghadam Family Professor
Current Research and Scholarly InterestsMy research is focused on attaining a better understanding of the initiation, maintenance, and progression of tumors, and their response to current therapies toward improving future treatment strategies. In this effort, I employ tools from functional genomics, computational biology, molecular genetics, and mouse models.
Clinically, I specialize in the care of patients with lymphomas, working on translating our findings in prospective cancer clinical trials. -
Matthew S Alkaitis, MD PhD
Clinical Assistant Professor, Medicine
BioMatthew S Alkaitis MD, PhD is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Division of Hospital medicine and Stanford School of Medicine. He received his PhD in biochemistry from the University of Oxford, in collaboration the National Institutes of Health as part of the NIH’s graduate partnership program. He received his MD from Harvard Medical school and completed his residency in internal medicine at Stanford. Dr. Alkaitis’ research interests span basic biochemistry, clinical informatics, natural language processing, genetics of hematologic malignancies and methods of cell-free DNA detection. His primary medical education interest is expanding accessibility of modern computational and bioinformatics techniques for clinical research.
