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Rachel L. Yang, MD, FACS, NABBLM-C, IBCLC
Clinical Assistant Professor, Surgery - General Surgery
BioDr. Rachel Yang is a board-certified, fellowship-trained breast surgeon and breastfeeding medicine specialist with Stanford Health Care. She is a member of the oncology team at Stanford Medicine Cancer Center in Emeryville.
Dr. Yang specializes in complex procedures to treat breast cancer, including oncoplastic breast-conserving surgery and nipple-sparing mastectomy. She also has expertise in breastfeeding and lactation medicine as an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant and carries a dual board certification by the North American Board of Breastfeeding and Lactation Medicine. Dr. Yang prioritizes compassionate and patient-centered care, understanding that breast cancer or complications of lactation can be extremely personal.
As a physician-researcher, Dr. Yang studies surgical outcomes, health equity, and policy related to breast cancer care. She has investigated topics including disparities in access to breast cancer care and breast reconstruction following mastectomy. Her work has also examined biological factors that influence how breast cancer develops. In addition, Dr. Yang focuses on surgical education, advancing innovative training models, communication, and professional well-being in academic medicine.
Dr. Yang has published her findings in premier peer-reviewed journals, including Cancer, Annals of Surgical Oncology, and Breast Cancer Research and Treatment. She has also presented her research at meetings of the American Society of Breast Surgeons, the American College of Surgeons, and the Association for Surgical Education.
Her presentations have highlighted how race and health policy influence access to surgical options in breast cancer care, as well as ways to make breast surgery more fair, safe, and effective. Dr. Yang has lectured extensively and taught courses to breast care and lactation providers on maternal complications of lactation.
Dr. Yang is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. She is also a member of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine, the American Society of Breast Surgeons, and the Institute for the Advancement of Breastfeeding and Lactation Education. -
Samuel Yang, MD, FACEP
Professor of Emergency Medicine (Adult Clinical/Academic)
Current Research and Scholarly InterestsDr. Yang's research is focused on bridging the translational gap at the interface of molecular biology, biochemistry, genome science, engineering, and acute care medicine. The investigative interest of the Yang lab falls within the general theme of developing integrative systems-level approaches for precision diagnostics, as well as data driven knowledge discoveries, to improve the health outcome and our understanding of complex critical illnesses. Using acute infectious disease models with complex host-pathogen dynamics, the goals of the Yang lab are divided into 3 areas:
1) Developing high-content, near-patient, diagnostic systems for rapid, unbiased pathogen detection and characterization to personalize treatment options and duration.
2) Integrating multi-omics molecular and phenotypic data layers with novel computational approaches into advanced diagnostics and predictive analytics for acute infections.
3) Understanding the biological roles of the noncanonical structures of extracellular nucleic acids in the contexts of neutrophil extracellular traps and biofilms. -
Wenhao Yang
Postdoctoral Scholar, Management Science and Engineering
BioWenhao Yang is a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Management Science and Engineering (MS&E) at Stanford University, advised by Professor Jose Blanchet. He received his Ph.D. in Data Science (Statistics) from Peking University in 2023 and his B.S. in Statistics from the School of Mathematical Sciences at Peking University in 2018.
Wenhao’s research interests lie at the intersection of probability, statistics, and machine learning, with applications in operations research, reinforcement learning, and deep learning. His work focuses on developing modern statistical theory for large-scale models and designing practical algorithms with rigorous theoretical guarantees. His research has contributed to publications in leading venues including Annals of Statistics, IEEE Transactions on Pattern Analysis and Machine Intelligence, ICML, NeurIPS, ICLR, AISTATS, with additional papers currently under revisions at Annals of Applied Probability.
For more details, please visit Wenhao’s personal website: https://web.stanford.edu/~yangwh/ -
Xiao Yang (杨潇)
Postdoctoral Scholar, Mechanical Engineering
BioXiao Yang is a postdoctoral fellow of Mechanical Engineering at Stanford University. Xiao received his bachelor degree from Tianjin University in China in June 2016, and obtained his doctoral degree from Tianjin University in China in June 2023. Xiao’s research interests focus on fabrication and application of functional liquid crystal elastomer composites.
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Yanmin Yang
Associate Professor of Neurology and Neurological Sciences (Neurology Research Faculty)
Current Research and Scholarly InterestsElucidate biological functions of cytoskeletal associated proteins in neurons. Define the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying neurodegeneration in null mice.
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Yunzhi Peter Yang
Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and, by courtesy, of Materials Science and Engineering and of Bioengineering
On Partial Leave from 12/01/2025 To 05/31/2026Current Research and Scholarly InterestsThe Yang Lab focuses on next-generation solutions at the intersection of 3D printing, regenerative medicine, modular tissue engineering, biomaterials, and medical device innovation. Our research focuses on engineering dynamic, biomimetic microenvironments that promote cell growth, tissue regeneration, and functional restoration. We develop transformative technologies to treat a broad spectrum of musculoskeletal conditions—including multi-tissue healing challenges and complex traumatic injuries.
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Zhiyu Yang, MD
Affiliate, Medicine - Med/Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Visiting Scholar, Medicine - Med/Gastroenterology and HepatologyBioAs a clinical physician specializing in gastroenterology and hepatology, I am proficient in the clinical diagnosis and treatment of common gastrointestinal diseases and various liver diseases. My main research lay on metabolic related liver diseases and inflammatory bowel diseases.
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Zi Yang
Clinical Assistant Professor, Radiation Oncology - Radiation Physics
BioDr. Zi Yang is a Clinical Assistant Professor and an American Board of Radiology–certified medical physicist in the Department of Radiation Oncology at Stanford University. She completed her CAMPEP-accredited residency in Therapeutic Medical Physics at Stanford. Dr. Yang earned her M.S. in Medical Physics from Duke University and her Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering - Medical Physics track from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.
Her research focuses on the development and clinical translation of artificial intelligence methods to enhance radiation therapy, including applications in target segmentation, outcome prediction, and workflow optimization. She is a recipient of the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) Research Seed Funding Grant. -
Zijian Yang
Postdoctoral Scholar, Radiology
BioI have long term interest in combining advanced science and technology to provide next generation healthcare system.
To reach that goal, I have developed machine learning based diagnosis model on the software end, which is combined with my hardware end work including wearable/flexible electronics and microelectronic/microfludic platforms. -
Serena Yang-Loudin, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor, Urology
BioDr. Serena Yang-Loudin is a board-certified urologist. She is also a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Urology at Stanford University School of Medicine.
Dr. Yang-Loudin diagnoses and treats the full spectrum of urologic conditions, such as enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia), kidney stones, incontinence, sexual dysfunction, infertility, and urologic oncology. She feels that urology is a highly personal specialty and that it is a privilege to help each patient with their concerns. Her goal is to assist each of her patients in finding a treatment solution that aligns with their needs.
Dr. Yang-Loudin’s research interests include the impact of smoking and BMI on semen after reversing a vasectomy (vasovasostomy), somatic growth in pediatric patients after a surgical procedure (pyeloplasty) to remove a blockage where the kidney meets the ureter (ureteropelvic junction), and the effectiveness of verapamil injections to treat severe Peyronie’s disease.
She has presented her research at international, national, and regional meetings, including those of the International Society for Sexual Medicine, Northwest Urological Society, and Western Section of the American Urological Association.
Dr. Yang-Loudin is a member of the American Urological Association (AUA) and the Society of Women in Urology (SWIU). -
Caely Hambro Yanikoglu, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor, Dermatology
BioDr. Caely Yanikoglu is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology at Stanford. Dr. Yanikoglu received her Bachelor of Science degree with distinction from the University of Michigan. She received her medical degree from Columbia University in New York, where she was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. She completed her residency in dermatology at Stanford University Medical Center and served as chief resident in her final year. Dr. Yanikoglu’s clinical interest is general medical dermatology, including skin cancer, acne, psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, and dermatologic surgery.
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Hannah Yanow
WIM Facilitator, Graduate School of Business - MBA Program Office
Current Role at StanfordLEAD Online Learning Manager
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Adrian Yao
Ph.D. Student in Materials Science and Engineering, admitted Autumn 2023
BioAdrian Yao is the Founder and Team Lead of STEER, a DOE-funded initiative at Stanford's Precourt Institute for Energy and SLAC. STEER focuses on the intersection of engineering, economics, and innovation to guide “what to build, where to innovate, and how to invest.” Prior to Stanford, Adrian spent 8 years in industry as the Founder and CTO of a Li-ion battery startup, EnPower, Inc., where he continues to serve as a board director. After having developed EnPower's technology from lab to pilot and validated performance gains with OEMs and cell makers, EnPower is now scaling domestic cell manufacturing in a multi-MWh manufacturing facility in Indianapolis, IN, spearheading the domestic production of Li-ion cells for high-performance applications. Adrian obtained his B.S. in Material Science & Engineering from Rice University in Houston, TX and is simultaneously pursuing his Ph.D. in Materials Engineering at Stanford. Adrian is originally born in Houston, TX but spent the majority of his childhood in Taipei, Taiwan prior to returning to the U.S. in 2010.
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Dong-han Yao, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor, Emergency Medicine
BioDong-han Yao, M.D., is the Associate Director of Artificial Intelligence in Medical Education at Stanford University, and Clinical Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine. Dr. Yao holds a B.A. in Molecular & Cell Biology and Immunology from University of California, Berkeley, and an M.D. from Mount Sinai School of Medicine. He completed his Emergency Medicine Residency training at University of California, Los Angeles, and his fellowship training in Clinical Informatics at Stanford University.
Dr. Yao is an invited speaker at grand rounds, national conferences, and workshops on applied generative AI and prompt engineering for both healthcare and non-clinical audiences around the country. He collaborates with the Stanford School of Medicine and Stanford Healthcare Data Science Team on both enterprise-level AI education and research, as well as co-development and evaluation of novel generative AI platforms and technologies for healthcare. His research has been published in the New England Journal of Medicine, Nature Medicine, and JAMA.
His scholarly and operational work include expanding patient access to acute care via virtual care, responsible integration of AI into medical education and the clinical continuum, and leveraging design thinking and technology to streamline physician workflow and improve patient outcomes in the emergency department. His past informatics work includes award-winning usage of mobile devices to improve the efficiency and accessibility of medical documentation during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, creation of novel patient discharge mechanisms for academic hospital centers, and development and implementation of new interdisciplinary clinical pathways for the emergency department. Dr. Yao's clinical interests include critical care, cardiac emergencies, telemedicine, and novel care delivery models in emergency medicine. -
Jeffrey Yao, MD
Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and, by courtesy, of Surgery (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
Current Research and Scholarly Interests1. Minimally invasive and arthroscopic treatment alternatives for common hand and wrist disorders
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Theresa Jingyun Yao, SLPD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S
Speech-Language Pathologist Iv, Central Mgmt-Misc AR
BioTheresa Yao, SLPD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, is a board-certified specialist in swallowing and swallowing disorders and a senior speech-language pathologist at the Head and Neck Oncology Speech and Swallowing Rehabilitation Center. She received her clinical and research training at the University of Hong Kong, California State University East Bay, Stanford University, and Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions.
Dr. Yao specializes in head and neck cancer rehabilitation, swallowing and voice disorders. She is a co-founder of the Bay Area Swallow Support (B.A.S.S.) group, which provides resources and support for individuals with dysphagia. She is also a Fellow for Life of the Bay Area Albert Schweitzer Fellowship Program, mentoring graduate students in healthcare as they develop community projects to address health disparities.
In addition to her clinical and research work, Dr. Yao serves on the Executive Board of the Asian Pacific Islander Speech-Language-Hearing Caucus and as the Continuing Education Content Manager for ASHA Special Interest Group 13 (Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders). She also represents California as an ASHA State Advocate for Medicare Policy (StAMP). She is deeply committed to serving individuals from diverse backgrounds with communication and swallowing disorders. She is a passionate advocate for her patients and the profession, continuously working to improve access to quality care. -
Pourya Yarahmadi, MD
Postdoctoral Scholar, Cardiovascular Institute
BioI earned my MD from Tehran University of Medical Sciences. Currently, I am a postdoctoral researcher in Dr. Nguyen’s lab, and my main focus is on how the immune system contributes to the development of cardiovascular diseases, particularly atherosclerosis. I use cutting-edge technologies such as single-cell RNA sequencing to explore the complex interactions between immune cells and the vascular system. Outside of work, I enjoy playing soccer, working out, hiking, and spending time with friends.
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Yvonne Yarbro-Bejarano
Professor of Iberian and Latin American Cultures, Emerita
BioProfessor Yarbro-Bejarano is interested in Chicana/o cultural studies with an emphasis on gender and queer theory; race and nation; interrogating critical concepts in Chicana/o literature; and representations of race, sexuality and gender in cultural production by Chicanas/os and Latinas/os.
She is the author of Feminism and the Honor Plays of Lope de Vega (1994), The Wounded Heart: Writing on Cherríe Moraga (2001), and co-editor of Chicano Art: Resistance and Affirmation (1991). She has published numerous articles on Chicana/o literature and culture. She teaches Introduction to Chicana/o Studies and a variety of undergraduate courses on literature, art, film/video, theater/performance and everyday cultural practices. Her graduate seminars include topics such as race and nation; interrogating critical concepts in Chicana/o literature; and representations of race, sexuality and gender in cultural production by Chicanas/os and Latinas/os.
Since 1994, Professor Yarbro-Bejarano has been developing "Chicana Art," a digital archive of images focusing on women artists. Professor Yarbro-Bejarano is chair of the Chicana/o Studies Program in Stanford's Center for Comparative Studies in Race and Ethnicity. -
Seema Yasmin
Clinical Assistant Professor, Medicine - Primary Care and Population Health
BioSeema Yasmin is an Emmy Award-winning journalist, poet, medical doctor and author. Yasmin served as an officer in the Epidemic Intelligence Service at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention where she investigated disease outbreaks and was principal investigator on a number of CDC studies. Yasmin trained in journalism at the University of Toronto and in medicine at the University of Cambridge.
Yasmin was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in breaking news in 2017 with a team from The Dallas Morning News for coverage of a mass shooting, and recipient of an Emmy award for her reporting on neglected tropical diseases and their impact on resource poor communities in the U.S. She received multiple grants from the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting for coverage of gender based violence in India and the aftermath of the Ebola epidemic in West Africa. In 2017, Yasmin was a John S. Knight Fellow in Journalism at Stanford University investigating the spread of health misinformation and disinformation during public health crises. Previously she was a science correspondent at The Dallas Morning News, medical analyst for CNN, and professor of public health at the University of Texas at Dallas. She teaches crisis management and crisis communication at the UCLA Anderson School of Management as a Visiting Assistant Professor.
She is the author of 12 non-fiction, fiction, poetry and childrens books, including: Can Scientists Succeed Where Politicians Fail? (Johns Hopkins University Press, 2025) which was co-authored with Nobel laureate Dr. Peter Agre; What the Fact?! Finding the Truth in All the Noise (Simon and Schuster, 2022); Viral BS: Medical Myths and Why We Fall For Them (Johns Hopkins University Press, 2021); Muslim Women Are Everything: Stereotype-Shattering Stories of Courage, Inspiration and Adventure (HarperCollins, 2020); If God Is A Virus: Poems (Haymarket, 2021); Unbecoming: A Novel (Simon and Schuster, 2024); Djinnology: An Illuminated Compendium of Spirits and Stories from the Muslim World (Chronicle, 2024); and The ABCs of Queer History (Workman Books, 2024). Her writing appears in The New York Times, Rolling Stone, WIRED, Scientific American and other outlets.
Yasmin’s unique expertise in epidemics and communications has been called upon by the Vatican, the Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues, the Aspen Institute, the Skoll Foundation, the Biden White House, and others. She teaches a new paradigm for trust-building and evidence-based communication to leadership at the World Health Organization and CDC. In 2019, she was the inaugural director of the Stanford Health Communication Initiative.
Her scholarly work focuses on the spread of scientific misinformation and disinformation, information equity, and the varied susceptibilities of different populations to false information about health and science. In 2020, she received a fellowship from the Emerson Collective for her work on inequitable access to health information. She teaches multimedia storytelling to medical students in the REACH program.
