Vice Provost and Dean of Research
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Emmanuel Candes
Barnum-Simons Chair of Math and Statistics, and Professor of Statistics and, by courtesy, of Electrical Engineering
BioEmmanuel Candès is the Barnum-Simons Chair in Mathematics and Statistics, a professor of electrical engineering (by courtesy) and a member of the Institute of Computational and Mathematical Engineering at Stanford University. Earlier, Candès was the Ronald and Maxine Linde Professor of Applied and Computational Mathematics at the California Institute of Technology. His research interests are in computational harmonic analysis, statistics, information theory, signal processing and mathematical optimization with applications to the imaging sciences, scientific computing and inverse problems. He received his Ph.D. in statistics from Stanford University in 1998.
Candès has received several awards including the Alan T. Waterman Award from NSF, which is the highest honor bestowed by the National Science Foundation, and which recognizes the achievements of early-career scientists. He has given over 60 plenary lectures at major international conferences, not only in mathematics and statistics but in many other areas as well including biomedical imaging and solid-state physics. He was elected to the National Academy of Sciences and to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 2014. -
Elenita Casulla
Finance Specialist - Income and Attorney Bills Processing, Office of Technology Licensing (OTL)
BioNita is responsible for processing licensing income and patent expenses (attorney bills). Nita is also one of the leading parties for distributing royalty checks and payments.
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Varuna Chander
Postdoctoral Scholar, Genetics
Temp - Non-Exempt, Office of Technology Licensing (OTL)BioDr. Varuna Chander is a postdoctoral researcher specializing in genomics and bioinformatics. She holds a BTech and Masters in Industrial Biotechnology, and has experience in early-stage sequencing product development for 7 years. Dr. Chander earned her PhD in Genetics and Genomics from the Human Genome Sequencing Center at Baylor College of Medicine, where she was awarded the NLM Biomedical Informatics and Data Science Fellowship for three years. Her research focused on investigating the molecular causes of rare diseases and also the relationship between somatic mutations in blood and cardiovascular disease risk. Alongside her research, Dr. Chander collaborated on projects employing computational methods to examine the role of structural variation in genetic diseases. Currently, she works with Michael Snyder to study the genomic basis of complex human diseases using multi-omics and machine learning approaches.
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Chu Chang
Licensing Manager, Life Sciences, Office of Technology Licensing (OTL)
Current Role at StanfordTechnology Licensing
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Ying-Li Chen
Assistant Director, Business Development and Strategic Marketing, Office of Technology Licensing (OTL)
BioYing-Li Chen is an Assistant Director, Business Development and Strategic Marketing and manages a team ranging from associates to interns at the Stanford Office of Technology Licensing (OTL). She joined OTL in 2019 and established the Business Development and Marketing Team to lead the technology marketing and public relations efforts. She connects industry partners with inventors to commercialize Stanford’s research and innovation through licensing, strategic alliances, and industry sponsored research. She has more than 11 years of experience in technology commercialization and entrepreneurship at Stanford University, University of California, San Francisco, and Johns Hopkins University.
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Patrisha Cherry
Dosimetry Coordinator, Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S)
Current Role at StanfordAs a Program Coordinator within the esteemed Dean of Research Division, Patrisha Ann Cherry is entrusted with the pivotal responsibility of coordinating and facilitating programs vital to Dosimetry Services and Research Safety. This role involves a multifaceted approach, requiring a keen eye for detail, strategic planning, and proactive problem-solving.
Key Responsibilities and Contributions:
Dosimetry Services Oversight:
Acting as a linchpin between the division and Dosimetry Services, Patrisha skillfully manages and oversees operational intricacies. This includes aligning programs with organizational priorities, ensuring compliance with established protocols, and optimizing Dosimetry Services to meet healthcare institutions' diverse needs.
Research Safety Coordination:
Demonstrating an acute understanding of research safety imperatives, Patrisha plays a central role in coordinating safety measures within the research domain. This entails liaising with stakeholders, instituting safety protocols, and fostering a culture of safety consciousness that permeates throughout the research community.
Administrative Excellence:
In the capacity of a Program Coordinator, Patrisha acts on behalf of the supervisor and department manager to establish priorities and address administrative challenges. With a focus on streamlined operations, she adeptly plans and schedules calendars, resolving conflicts efficiently and ensuring compliance with organizational policies.
Document Management and Editing:
Patrisha exhibits exceptional prowess in composing, drafting, and editing a wide array of documents. Whether it's presentations, grants, course handouts, or reports, she ensures accuracy and clarity, maintaining a high standard in all organizational communications.
Financial Transactions and Budget Oversight:
With a strong financial acumen, Patrisha effectively manages and processes a variety of complex financial transactions within the Dosimetry Services and Research Safety domains. She monitors and reconciles budget statements, providing valuable insights to uphold fiscal integrity.
Educational Background:
Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Social Actions
Palo Alto University, Palo Alto (August 2017 - September 2019)
Professional Development:
Master of Public Health (MPH) - In Progress
University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley (Expected Completion: Spring 2024)
Additional Attributes:
Committed to the diversity, inclusion, equitable and respectful provision of care and working with communities of color. -
Stella Colic
Director, Business Operations, Office of Technology Licensing (OTL)
BioStella manages OTL’s finance and business operations and leads the teams in the following areas: finance, intake and sponsor compliance, HR and IT support.
