Stanford University
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Nneoma S. Wamkpah, MD MSCI
Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
BioDr. Nneoma Stephanie Wamkpah is a board-certified, fellowship-trained facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Stanford Health Care Ear, Nose, and Throat. She is also an assistant professor in the Department of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery, Division of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at Stanford University School of Medicine.
Dr. Wamkpah cares for patients with facial paralysis, nasal problems, and facial injuries. She performs both functional and cosmetic surgery, including rhinoplasty, facial trauma repair, and procedures to restore movement after nerve damage. Her approach focuses on improving how patients look and function while tailoring care to their individual needs and goals.
As a physician-researcher, Dr. Wamkpah explores how facial plastic and reconstructive surgery affects patients’ quality of life and functional outcomes. She studies patient-reported measures to improve surgical quality, shared decision-making between patients and surgeons, and ways to ensure equitable access to reconstructive care. She is also interested in innovations in facial reanimation, evidence-based approaches to facial trauma management, and the impact of medical education on surgical planning and execution.
Dr. Wamkpah has authored several book chapters as well as articles in peer-reviewed journals such as JAMA Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery, Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine, and Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. She has presented her work at national conferences, including the annual meetings of the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS), the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS), and the Rhinoplasty Society.
Dr. Wamkpah is a member of AAO-HNS, AAFPRS, and the Sir Charles Bell Society. She also volunteers her skills internationally, providing surgery for children and adults in resource-limited countries. -
Anna Wan, MSN, RN, FNP-C
Affiliate, IT Services
BioAnna Wan, MSN, RN, FNP-C is an advanced practice provider who specializes in adult headache medicine, and pediatric concussions. She graduated with her Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) degree from Holy Names University. Her area of clinical practice is headache disorders as well as mild traumatic brain injuries or concussions.
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Mona Wan
Senior Licensing Manager for Special Projects, Office of Technology Licensing (OTL)
BioPrevious Work Experience:
Reche Corporation (Process Engineer)
Fairchild Semiconductor (Process Engineer)
Alza Corporation (Chemical Engineer)
Maxygen (Director, Business Development)
Stanford (OTL)
Consultant (Various)
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Brian A. Wandell
Isaac and Madeline Stein Family Professor and Professor, by courtesy, of Electrical Engineering, of Ophthalmology and of Education
Current Research and Scholarly InterestsModels and measures of the human visual system. The brain pathways essential for reading development. Diffusion tensor imaging, functional magnetic resonance imaging and computational modeling of visual perception and brain processes. Image systems simulations of optics and sensors and image processing. Data and computation management for reproducible research.
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Sean Ku Wang, MD
Clinical Instructor, Ophthalmology
BioDr. Sean Ku Wang is a board-certified ophthalmologist and fellowship-trained retina specialist with Stanford Health Care and an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at Stanford University.
Dr. Wang specializes in treating diseases of the retina and macula, including age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, central serous chorioretinopathy, and retinal vascular occlusions. He is committed to providing individualized, high-quality care to achieve the best possible outcomes for his patients.
Dr. Wang’s research aims to accelerate the development of safe and effective genetic therapies. By integrating approaches from genetics, immunology, synthetic biology, computer science, and medicine, his lab seeks to discover and translate new treatments for human diseases with an emphasis on blinding disorders.
Dr. Wang has been recognized as a STAT Wunderkind, Forbes 30 Under 30, and a recipient of the American Society for Clinical Investigation Emerging-Generation Award and Burroughs Wellcome Fund Career Award for Medical Scientists among other honors.