Stanford University
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Justin P. Annes M.D., Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Medicine (Endocrinology)
Current Research and Scholarly InterestsThe ANNES LABORATORY of Molecular Endocrinology: Leveraging Chemical Biology to Treat Endocrine Disorders
DIABETES
The prevalence of diabetes is increasing at a staggering rate. By the year 2050 an astounding 25% of Americans will be diabetic. The goal of my research is to uncover therapeutic strategies to stymie the ensuing diabetes epidemic. To achieve this goal we have developed a variety of innovate experimental approaches to uncover novel approaches to curing diabetes.
(1) Beta-Cell Regeneration: Diabetes results from either an absolute or relative deficiency in insulin production. Our therapeutic strategy is to stimulate the regeneration of insulin-producing beta-cells to enhance an individual’s insulin secretion capacity. We have developed a unique high-throughput chemical screening platform which we use to identify small molecules that promote beta-cell growth. This work has led to the identification of key molecular pathways (therapeutic targets) and candidate drugs that promote the growth and regeneration of islet beta-cells. Our goal is to utilize these discoveries to treat and prevent diabetes.
(2) The Metabolic Syndrome: A major cause of the diabetes epidemic is the rise in obesity which leads to a cluster of diabetes- and cardiovascular disease-related metabolic abnormalities that shorten life expectancy. These physiologic aberrations are collectively termed the Metabolic Syndrome (MS). My laboratory has developed an original in vivo screening platform t to identify novel hormones that influence the behaviors (excess caloric consumption, deficient exercise and disrupted sleep-wake cycles) and the metabolic abnormalities caused by obesity. We aim to manipulate these hormone levels to prevent the development and detrimental consequences of the MS.
HEREDIATY PARAGAGLIOMA SYNDROME
The Hereditary Paraganglioma Syndrome (hPGL) is a rare genetic cancer syndrome that is most commonly caused by a defect in mitochondrial metabolism. Our goal is to understand how altered cellular metabolism leads to the development of cancer. Although hPGL is uncommon, it serves as an excellent model for the abnormal metabolic behavior displayed by nearly all cancers. Our goal is to develop novel therapeutic strategies that target the abnormal behavior of cancer cells. In the laboratory we have developed hPGL mouse models and use high throughput chemical screening to identify the therapeutic susceptibilities that result from the abnormal metabolic behavior of cancer cells.
As a physician scientist trained in clinical genetics I have developed expertise in hereditary endocrine disorders and devoted my efforts to treating families affected by the hPGL syndrome. By leveraging our laboratory expertise in the hPGL syndrome, our care for individuals who have inherited the hPGL syndrome is at the forefront of medicine. Our goal is to translate our laboratory discoveries to the treatment of affected families. -
Arash Anoshiravani
Clinical Professor, Pediatrics - Adolescent Medicine
Current Research and Scholarly InterestsResearch interests include high-risk youth, adolescent health services, and the juvenile justice system.
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Alexandra Sasha Anronikov
Life Science Research Professional 2, Multispecialty Anesthesiology
Current Role at StanfordResearcher in the Gaudillière Lab, Department of Anesthesia. Currently conducting CyTOF experiments, clinical research coordination, sample processing, and data analysis to integrate clinical findings with experimental results and advance understanding of immune adaptation. Current studies look at how the human immune system responds to physiological stressors like traumatic injury, stroke, pregnancy and pregnancy-related complications.
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T. Bertie Ansell
Postdoctoral Scholar, Biology
BioBertie is a post-doc within the labs of Dr. Peter Dahlberg (SLAC) and Prof. Kabir Peay (Stanford). They are a current Schmidt Science Fellow researching the mechanisms of plant-microbial symbiosis within soil.
Bertie completed their PhD at the University of Oxford (UK) under the supervision of Prof. Mark Sansom and Prof. Christian Siebold. -
Jacy Reese Anthis
Graduate, Computer Science
BioJacy Anthis is a computational social scientist researching human-AI interaction and machine learning, particularly the rise of "digital minds" and how humanity can work together with highly capable AI systems. His research has been published in top academic venues, such as CHI, HRI, and NeurIPS, and featured in global media outlets, such as Vox, Forbes, and The Guardian. Anthis has presented his work at conferences and seminars in over 20 countries. He is a co-founder of the nonprofit research organization Sentience Institute, a PhD candidate at the University of Chicago, and currently a visiting scholar at the Institute for Human-Centered AI (HAI) at Stanford University. He lives in San Francisco with his wife Kelly Anthis and their adopted dogs Apollo and Dio(nysus).
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anthony lising antonio
Associate Professor of Education
Current Research and Scholarly InterestsTransitions to postsecondary education; racial, ethnic, and religious minority college student development.
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Arto Anttila
Associate Professor of Linguistics
Current Research and Scholarly InterestsPhonology, morphology, language variation
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Mutallip Anwar
Advanced Lecturer
BioMutallip Anwar completed his PhD in Language & Rhetoric at the University of Washington. Prior to joining PWR, he taught college writing courses at the University of Washington and Highline College. His primary teaching and research interests include rhetoric and composition studies, language education, discourse analysis, translation, and AI in education.
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Yann Aouidef
Postdoctoral Scholar, Management Science and Engineering
BioYann Aouidef is a PhD candidate at the Paris Center of Law and Economics, in applied Mathematics in Economics : Game Theory, Social Choice Theory, Law and Economics.
He's currently a VSR at Stanford with interests in Computational Contracts applied to Smartcontracts. -
Siddharth Aphale
Graduate, Stanford Center for Professional Development
BioHi, I am a data scientist working on cloud battery analytics and a part time student at Stanford University pursuing a graduate certificate in artificial intelligence. My work focuses on developing diagnostic and prognostic algorithms for battery packs used in automotive and energy storage applications.
My research interests primarily revolve around language model post training dynamics and deep reinforcement learning. -
Eric Appel
Associate Professor of Materials Science and Engineering, Senior Fellow at the Woods Institute for the Environment and Associate Professor, by courtesy, of Pediatrics (Endocrinology) and of Bioengineering
Current Research and Scholarly InterestsThe underlying theme of the Appel Lab at Stanford University integrates concepts and approaches from supramolecular chemistry, natural/synthetic materials, and biology. We aim to develop supramolecular biomaterials that exploit a diverse design toolbox and take advantage of the beautiful synergism between physical properties, aesthetics, and low energy consumption typical of natural systems. Our vision is to use these materials to solve fundamental biological questions and to engineer advanced healthcare solutions.
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Elijah Appelson
Masters Student in Management Science and Engineering, admitted Autumn 2025
BioElijah Appelson is an activist, mathematician, and computational social scientist. From 2023 to 2025, he served as the first data analyst/scientist at the ACLU of Louisiana, focusing on immigration, policing, and the broader criminal legal system. There, he conducted statistical analyses for legal cases, supported policy change, and developed educational tools, including "Visualizing Police Violence in Louisiana" and "Policing in Louisiana: By the Facts". He is skilled in web scraping, predictive modeling, and data storytelling, and uses these tools to create accountability. Prior to the ACLU, he held roles at the Center for Community Alternatives and the Vera Institute of Justice, intersecting technical expertise with a commitment to civil rights. His academic interests center on using machine learning to hold state violence accountable through education, policy, and law.
