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Chang M. Yun
Ph.D. Student in Chemical Engineering, admitted Autumn 2023
Current Research and Scholarly InterestsGenomics, Computational Biology, Deep Learning
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Sajung Yun, PhD, MBA
Visiting Scholar, Center for East Asian Studies
Affiliate, US-Asia Technology Management CenterBioDr. Sajung Yun is a multifaceted scholar and entrepreneur whose work bridges the disciplines of genomics, biomedical sciences, and artificial intelligence. At Stanford, his current research focuses on AI's self-recognition, self-protection, and self-perpetuation mechanisms and their implications in relation to Artificial General Intelligence and Super-Specialized Generalist Intelligence in medicine. He also serves as Adjunct Professor of Bioinformatics at Johns Hopkins University where he teaches bioinformatics courses over the last ten years.
Dr. Yun earned his Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences from the John A. Burns School of Medicine and his MBA with concentrations in Healthcare Management and Entrepreneurship from Johns Hopkins University, blending rigorous scientific training with strategic leadership in medical innovation. He also attended M.D. program and completed 121 credits at John A. Burns School of Medicine. His academic appointments also include a concurrent role as Adjunct Professor in Biomedical Engineering at Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), where he continues to contribute to global collaborations in AI-driven bioinformatics and healthcare system optimization.
As the Founder and CEO of Predictive AI, Dr. Yun leads a digital health company specializing in AI-based personalized preventive medicine platforms. Under his leadership, the company has been recognized for excellence in innovation, receiving distinctions such as the 2023 and 2022 4th Industrial Revolution Awards in AI and Biohealth, and the 2024 Venture Business Association President’s Award at the 6th Korea SME & Startup Awards. In recognition of his contributions to global innovation and leadership, Dr. Yun was named a 2025 Forbes Global CEO Delegate. In 2026, he lead his company to win Honoree Award in CES.
Dr. Yun’s professional career began as a Research Fellow at the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH), where he investigated advanced gene editing and genetic surgical methods. His research portfolio spans topics including next-generation sequencing data analysis, MRI volumetric analysis, and AI applications in biomedical imaging. His numerous publications and work continues to contribute to the evolving landscape of digital healthcare, emphasizing the convergence of data science, clinical insight, and artificial intelligence for human health advancement. -
Muharrem Yunce, M.D.
Clinical Associate Professor, Pathology
BioDr. Yunce completed his transfusion medicine fellowship at Stanford and then gained invaluable clinical experience with the Malignant Hematology Group at UCSF for two years. After rejoining Stanford, Dr. Yunce started as the Medical Director of Therapeutic Apheresis. In this role, he works with clinicians from various departments, fellows, residents, and nursing staff to ensure life-saving and emergent procedures such as therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE), red cell exchange, plateletpheresis, and leukapheresis are conducted effectively. Additionally, Dr. Yunce oversees extracorporeal photopheresis for solid organ transplant rejection.
Dr. Yunce has been recognized for his contribution to the Department of Pathology as a faculty member in teaching and mentorship.He was selected for Teaching Award in 2023 and Mentor Award by the department and was nominated in 2023 and 2024 for the prestigious Alwin C. Rambar-James B.D. Mark Award for Excellence in Patient Care.
As an active member of the American Society of Apheresis, Dr. Yunce chairs the research subcommittee on TPE utilization in solid organ transplant rejection and desensitization protocols as well as he is member of multiple research subcommittees. -
Ludmila Yurina
Lecturer, Music
BioLudmila Yurina is a Ukrainian composer whose work spans a wide range of styles, instruments, and ensembles. She graduated from the Kyiv Music Institute as a pianist and earned her degree in composition from the Kyiv State P. I. Tchaikovsky Conservatory, where she also completed her postgraduate studies.From 1990 to 2025, Yurina served as Associate Professor in the Department of Composition at the National Music Academy of Ukraine, teaching composition, orchestration, symphonic score reading, and contemporary music. Her professional training includes workshops with distinguished European composers such as Helmuth Lachenmann and Wolfgang Rihm.Yurina has been a guest composer and lecturer at leading institutions worldwide, including the Rheinsberg Music Academy, the Staatliche Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst Stuttgart, Texas Christian University, the City University of New York, and Stanford University. Her music has been performed internationally throughout Europe, North America, and beyond, in collaboration with prominent ensembles and musicians.
Her works are published by Donemus and Furore Verlag, and she is a member of professional organizations including NACUSA and ASCAP. In recognition of her contributions to contemporary music and culture, Ludmila Yurina has received numerous honors, including the Lysenko National Award, the Kosenko Award, the Lyatoshynsky National Award, and Fulbright Scholarships.
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Ilana Rachel Yurkiewicz
Clinical Associate Professor, Medicine - Primary Care and Population Health
BioDr. Ilana Yurkiewicz is a Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine in the Division of Primary Care and Population Health and Division of Oncology (by courtesy). Board certified in internal medicine, hematology, and oncology, she co-directs Stanford’s Primary Care for Cancer Survivorship Program, an innovative clinic that cares for cancer survivors and patients at elevated risk. She is also an award-winning medical journalist and Stanford’s inaugural Physician-Journalist in Residence.
Her academic and clinical work centers on developing new models of care that bridge oncology and primary care. She has built programs to provide coordinated, longitudinal care for patients during and after cancer treatment and those with inherited cancer predispositions.
As a physician-journalist, she is the author of the nationally acclaimed book Fragmented: A Doctor’s Quest to Piece Together American Health Care (W.W. Norton, 2023). Her writing has also appeared in The Best American Science and Nature Writing, The Atlantic, Scientific American, TIME, STAT, Undark, and other outlets. She received a Folio Award for best healthcare column and was shortlisted for the Cancer Journalism Award.
She is Faculty Director of the annual Big Ideas in Medicine conference, which convenes leaders across fields to examine pressing challenges in health and society. She advises startups focused on cancer survivorship and prevention. As Associate Medical Director of Stanford’s Internal Medicine Clinic, she oversees the largest primary care clinic for Stanford residents. She teaches core concepts of cancer survivorship and primary care to residents, medical students, fellows, and faculty.
Her research focuses on designing new approaches to cancer survivorship delivery, and she leads a research team evaluating their implementation in practice. Her work has been published in the New England Journal of Medicine, Journal of Clinical Oncology, Genetics in Medicine, and other peer-reviewed journals. She has presented nationally at meetings including the Society of General Internal Medicine, American Society of Hematology, and National Society of Genetic Counselors. She has also served on the editorial board of Hematology News.
Earlier in her career, Dr. Yurkiewicz interned with the Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues and contributed to white papers on ethical challenges in medicine. She is a member of the American College of Physicians and an associate member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and American Society of Hematology. -
Maya Yutsis
Affiliate, Adult Neurology
BioMaya Yutsis, Ph.D., ABPP-CN is a Clinical Assistant Professor (Affiliated) in the Department of Neurology and Neurological Sciences at the Stanford University School of Medicine. She is a neuropsychologist at the Stanford Alzheimer's Disease and Research Center (ADRC), Stanford Concussion and Sports Medicine Clinic, and Neuropsychology Service. She received her doctorate in clinical psychology at the Palo AltoUniversity in 2009, completed an APA approved clinical internship in neuropsychology at the Minneapolis VA Medical center and a two-year post doctoral fellowship in Clinical Neuropsychology at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN in 2011. She received her board certification in Clinical Neuropsychology through the American Board of Professional Psychology. Prior to coming to Stanford, she worked as a lead neuropsychologist at the Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Polytrauma Transitional Rehabilitation Program and Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center (GRECC) Telehealth Neuropsychology clinic and served as a director/preceptor of an APA-approved post-doctoral fellowship Neuropsychology Emphasis Area training program. She is currently a Newsletter Editor of the Society for Clinical Neuropsychology, APA Division 40. Her research interests focus on computerized assessment and interventions for persons with acquired brain injury, sport-related concussion, and mild cognitive impairment (MCI).
PUBLICATIONS (Selected from 15)
Yam, A, Rickards, T, Pawlowski, C, Yutsis, M. (in Press). Interdisciplinary Rehabilitation Approach for Functional Neurological Symptom (Conversion) Disorder: A Case Study. Rehabilitation Psychology
Duchnick, J, Ropacki, S.A., Yutsis, M.V., Petska, K., & Pawlowski, C.A., (2015). Polytrauma Transitional Rehabilitation Programs: Comprehensive, holistic rehabilitation for community integration after brain injury. Psychological Services, 5.
Yochim, B, Beaudreau, S, Fairchild, JK, Yutsis, M, Raymond, N, Friedman, L, Yesavage, J. (2015). A Verbal Naming Test for use with older adults: Development and initial validation. Journal of International Neuropsychological Society, 21, 239-248.
Bergquist, T, Yutsis, M, Sullan, M. (2014). Satisfaction with cognitive rehabilitation delivered via the Internet in persons with acquired brain injury. International Journal of Telerehabilitation, 6(2), 39-50.
Giese-Davis, J., Tamagawa, R., Yutsis, M., Twirbutt, S., Piemme, K., Neri, E., Taylor, C. B., Spiegel, D. (2012) Which symptoms matter? Self-report and observer discrepancies in repressors and high-anxious women with metastatic breast cancer. Journal of Behavioral Medicine, Published online October 20, 2012.
Yutsis, M., Bergquist, T., Micklewright, J. Smigielski, J., Brown, A. (2012) Pre-treatment compensation use is a better correlate of activity limitations than cognitive impairment in persons with acquired brain injury. Brain Injury, 26(11),1297-1306.
Bergquist, T., Micklewright, J., Yutsis, M., Smigielski, J., Gehl, C., Brown, A. (2012) Achievement of client-centered goals by persons with acquired brain injury in comprehensive day treatment is associated with greater vocational and residential independence at discharge and 1 year follow-up. Brain Injury,26(11), 1307-1314
Forducey, PG, Glueckauf, RL, Bergquist, R, Maheu, MM, Yutsis, M (2012). Telehealth for persons with severe functional disabilities and their caregivers: Facilitating self-care management in a home setting. Psychological Services, 9(2), 144-162. -
Lisa Zaba, MD, PhD
Associate Professor of Dermatology
BioLisa Zaba M.D. Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Dermatology, and Director of the Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) multi-disciplinary clinic and member of the supportive oncodermatology group at the Stanford Cancer Center. She runs a lab focusing on the immunology of MCC and the treatment and prognostic implications of immune checkpoint inhibitor and targeted therapy rashes. Dr. Zaba completed medical school at Cornell University, PhD in immunology at Rockefeller University, Residency and Post-Doc at Stanford University in 2013.
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Janine Zacharia
Lecturer
Current Research and Scholarly InterestsInterested in new forms of foreign correspondence, how stories go viral, the intersection between technology/social media and national security. Middle East/Israel is my main area of reporting expertise.
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Sanno Zack
Clinical Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Current Research and Scholarly InterestsDr. Zack is involved with ongoing research related to the treatment of adolescent and adult trauma (Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - TF-CBT; Prolonged Exposure - PE), and the effective provision of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to adolescent girls and women with disorder of emotion regulation. She additionally studies Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for adolescent girls with anxiety. More broadly she is interested in the impact of Evidenced Based Treatments on improving quality of life, and helping individuals find the right match for clinical care. Research is conducted through the Early Life Stress and Pediatric Anxiety Disorders Program at Stanford Children's Hospital and the Stanford Dialectical Behavior Therapy Program.
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Marwa Zafarullah
Postdoctoral Scholar, Neurology and Neurological Sciences
BioDr. Marwa Zafarullah is a dedicated neuroscientist with extensive interdisciplinary experience spanning over 8 years in clinical and pre-clinical research. She holds a Ph.D. in Integrative Genetics and Genomics (IGG) from the University of California Davis, focusing on neuroscience, human genetics, and functional genomics. Before joining Stanford, Dr. Zafarullah harnessed the power of molecular biology with advanced technologies to delve into biomarkers related to the prediction, development, progression, and severity of Fragile X Syndrome and associated disorders.
Dr. Zafarullah's career journey reflects her commitment to advancing scientific knowledge, improving patient care, and positively impacting society through her research and contributions. She thrives in multi-disciplinary teams, aiming to enhance the quality of life for all individuals affected by various neurological conditions. Beyond her professional endeavors, she enjoys communicating complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences. Her continuous pursuit of excellence and her drive to bridge clinical practice and scientific innovation make her a true trailblazer in the field. -
Ken Zafren, MD FAAEM FACEP FAWM
Clinical Professor, Emergency Medicine
Current Research and Scholarly InterestsHigh altitude medicine, AMS, HACE, HAPE, cold injuries, including hypothermia and frostbite, emergency medical services, wilderness medicine, mountain rescue, thrombosis, international medicine, travel medicine, emergency medicine, resuscitation
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Greg Zaharchuk
Professor of Radiology (Neuroimaging and Neurointervention)
On Partial Leave from 03/26/2026 To 08/14/2026Current Research and Scholarly InterestsImproving medical image value using AI
Stroke and dementia imaging
Outcome prediction with AI
Imaging of cerebral hemodynamics with MRI and CT
Noninvasive oxygenation measurement with MRI
PET/MRI in Neuroradiology
Resting-state fMRI for perfusion imaging and stroke -
Dessi Zaharieva
Assistant Professor (Research) of Endocrinology
Current Research and Scholarly InterestsThe 4T (Teamwork, Targets, Technology, and Tight Control) Exercise Study focuses on addressing the attitudes & barriers to exercise for families and newly diagnosed youth with type 1 diabetes (T1D). We are currently establishing feasibility and understanding physical activity patterns and behaviours in newly diagnosed youth with T1D using wearable activity trackers. This work also involves delivering structured exercise education to families and youth with T1D over telehealth.
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Hengameh Zahed, MD, PhD
Clinical Assistant Professor, Adult Neurology
BioDr. Zahed is a board-certified, fellowship-trained neurologist with the Stanford Medicine Movement Disorders Center. She is also a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Neurology and Neurological Sciences.
She diagnoses and treats a wide range of movement disorders including Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease, essential tremor, dystonia, and ataxia. She creates a personalized treatment plan for each of her patients using a variety of treatment options, including pharmacological and non-pharmacological options, deep brain stimulation (DBS) treatment for Parkinson's disease and tremors, and botulinum toxin injections for movement disorders and spasticity.
Prior to joining Stanford University, Dr. Zahed completed a neurology residency and fellowship in movement disorders at University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), where she also earned her MD and PhD in biomedical sciences. Dr. Zahed’s research interests include understanding the genetic and electrophysiological underpinnings of movement disorders and investigating applications of wearable technologies to monitor symptoms and improve the quality of life in patients with movement disorders. She also participates in clinical trials of new therapeutics for Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders.
Dr. Zahed has published in Movement Disorders, Molecular Genetics & Genomic Medicine, The Journal of Clinical Investigation, American Journal of Human Genetics, Cell, and other peer-reviewed journals. She has presented to her peers at international, national, and regional meetings. These meetings have included the International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders, the Hereditary Disease Foundation Symposium, the World Society for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery, and the Society for Neuroscience.
Dr. Zahed is a member of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorders Society. -
Aydin Zahedivash
Affiliate, Department Funds
Fellow in Peds/Clinical InformaticsBioAydin is a physician, educator, and engineer whose interests lie at the intersection of technology, health equity, and children’s health. Aydin completed his undergraduate degree in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin and went on to complete an MD and MBA at the University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School and McCombs School of Business. He has over 10 years of experience in the medical technology space, having contributed as a researcher, mentor, inventor, and consultant in both the academic and private industry settings. He is a project coach and part of the teaching team within the Biodesign Digital Health Group and is leading a study exploring the role of wearable devices for arrhythmia event monitors in children. He is currently a clinical informatics fellow and is passionate about designing digital solutions to integrate and distribute access to care.
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Natalie M. Zahr
Assistant Professor (Research) of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences (Major Laboratories)
BioNatalie M. Zahr received a graduate education in the basic sciences including the study of neuro- pharmacology, physiology, and anatomy. After completing her graduate training in electrophysiology, she began a postdoctoral fellowship as a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scientist. Her work focuses on translational approaches using in vivo MR imaging and spectroscopy in studies of human with Alcohol Use Disorders (AUD) and in rodent models of alcohol exposure with the goal of identifying mechanisms of alcohol effects on the brain. Her human studies include participants with HIV, those co-morbid for HIV and AUD and recently, aging individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Her position allows her to explore emerging MR technologies and apply them to test relevant hypotheses. Before joining Stanford, she taught at several local institutions including UC Berkeley extension and Santa Clara University where she enjoyed sharing her knowledge and enthusiasm for learning with students.
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Justin Zahrt
Assistant Director for Intellectual Property, Office of Technology Licensing (OTL)
BioJustin Zahrt is Assistant Director for Intellectual Property at the Stanford Office of Technology Licensing. Prior to joining Stanford, he was a partner at Rimon Law, subsequent to his partnership at Duane Morris, LLP. At both law firms, Justin specialized in IP portfolio management and counseling, including preparation and prosecution of patent applications, in both the United States and worldwide, providing a full spectrum of protection for client inventions and technology.
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Yulia Zak, MD, FACS
Clinical Assistant Professor, Surgery - General Surgery
BioDr. Yulia Zak is a board-certified, fellowship-trained minimally invasive and bariatric (weight loss) surgeon. She is also a clinical assistant professor of surgery at Stanford University School of Medicine. Dr. Zak is the program director and unit-based medical director for the Minimally Invasive, Bariatric, and Foregut Fellowship Program.
Dr. Zak specializes in bariatric surgery, foregut (upper digestive tract) surgery, and abdominal wall procedures. Her research is focused on quality improvement measures, surgical education, and bariatric surgery outcomes. She has published her work in numerous peer-reviewed journals, including Obesity Surgery and the Journal of the American College of Surgeons.
Dr. Zak is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. -
Jamil Zaki
Professor of Psychology
Current Research and Scholarly InterestsMy research focuses on the cognitive and neural bases of social behavior, and in particular on how people respond to each other's emotions (empathy), why they conform to each other (social influence), and why they choose to help each other (prosociality).
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Sandra Zaky
Clinical Associate Professor, Radiation Oncology - Radiation Therapy
BioDr. Zaky is a board certified Radiation Oncologist. She received a Bachelor’s of Science in Biomedical/Electrical Engineering at Marquette University. She worked in research and development as an Engineer, and eventually received a Masters of Science in Immunology from Albany Medical College. Her research thesis focused on a novel therapy to treat hormone-receptor positive breast cancer. She continued to study breast cancer with her research during her Radiation Oncology residency; she integrated her research in the laboratory with her clinical research in triple-negative breast cancer. Since completing residency, she has worked as a general radiation oncologist, and her special interests include breast cancer, skin cancer, CNS tumors and stereotactic radiotherapy.
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Isheeta Zalpuri
Clinical Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences - Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and Child Development
BioDr. Isheeta Zalpuri is a child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist. She specializes in the treatment of pediatric anxiety and mood disorders.
Dr. Zalpuri has a special interest in faculty development, professional development of trainees, physician well-being and cultural psychiatry. -
Mohammad Asif Zaman
Physical Science Research Scientist
Current Research and Scholarly InterestsMy research focuses on trapping and controlled manipulation of sub-micron sized particles. The work included modeling, fabrication and testing of chips that employ optical forces and/or dielectrophoretic forces to trap and transport nanoparticles. Our goal is to develop lab-on-a-chip systems for biomedical and chemical applications.
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Roham Zamanian
James and Yvonne Wood Professor of Pulmonary Vascular Medicine
Current Research and Scholarly Interests1. Development and evaluation of prognostic and diagnostic integral biomarkers in PAH.
2. Prevalence and Treatment of Insulin Resistance in PAH.
3. Role of inflammation and proteomic signature in PAH
4. Development of novel therapeutics (bench to bedside) including FK506 & Elastase Inhibition in PAH.
5. Assessment of Vasoreactivity (gain and loss) in pulmonary arterial hypertension
6. Assessment of microvascular function in PAH. -
Astrid Nicole Zamora
Postdoctoral Scholar, Epidemiology
BioDr. Zamora's work examines how social and environmental contexts shape the three pillars of health, diet, sleep, and physical activity, and influence chronic disease risk. Her research integrates epidemiologic methods with community-based participatory approaches to translate findings into evidence-based public health strategies. Her goal is to advance chronic disease prevention and promote heart-healthy aging among Latino/a communities and underserved populations.
