Stanford University
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Paul Täufer
Ph.D. Student in Bioengineering, admitted Autumn 2026
Language Conversation Partner, Student Learning SupportBioPaul is a graduate physics student from Germany interested in research at the intersection of biology, medicine, engineering, and physics.
At Stanford, he is researching the biophysics of immune cells, focusing on NETosis, a process by which certain immune cells, particularly neutrophils, release extracellular traps (NETs) composed of DNA, histones, antimicrobial and cytotoxic proteins to capture and neutralize pathogens. This process plays a crucial role in the immune system's defense against infections but can also damage the host and correlate with the worsening of chronic inflammatory diseases. In particular, Paul investigates how membrane fluidity impacts membrane tension and the downstream cellular process of NETosis. He ultimately aims to comprehensively characterize NETosis and its influence on plasma membrane biophysics, shedding light on the underlying mechanisms of immune response. -
Katie Taflan
Assistant Director, Explore Energy, Precourt Institute for Energy
Current Role at StanfordAssistant Director for Explore Energy, Precourt Institute for Energy
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Maira Tafolla
Postdoctoral Scholar, Psychiatry
BioMaira Tafolla, Ph.D., is a postdoctoral scholar working under the supervision of Dr. Somer Bishop in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University. She received her Ph.D. in Human Development and Psychology from the University of California, Los Angeles in 2025. Her research interests span several areas related to individuals with developmental conditions, including assessment, treatment of individuals with autism and intellectual disabilities, caregiver mental health and well-being, and facilitators and barriers to service access among underserved families. Dr. Tafolla is bilingual and is a certified ADOS-2 trainer in both Spanish and English.
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Alaa Taha
MD Student with Scholarly Concentration in Informatics & Data-Driven Medicine / Surgery, expected graduation Spring 2030
BioAlaa completed his PhD in Biomedical Engineering at Western University and is an MD student at Stanford. Alaa's research integrates machine learning, image analysis, and anatomical coordinate systems for brain mapping and deep brain stimulation. Alaa is passionate about global health equity, open-source medical software, and advancing stereotactic neurosurgery through interpretable and reproducible methods.
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Daniel Tahan
Affiliate, Surgery - Pediatric Surgery
BioDaniel is a visiting researcher in the Division of Pediatric Surgery at Stanford University. He is in the process of completing his medical degree at Tulane University School of Medicine, where he co-founded a student-run clinic for refugee and MENA communities and participates in the DeBakey Scholars Program.
His ongoing research focus involves the study of congenital lung malformations in children, where he is currently exploring the continuum from prenatal diagnosis to long-term postnatal outcomes. A few of his other academic interests include global surgery, surgical education, and surgical disparities research.
