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Let's celebrate another successful year of the Pre-Renal Initiative! This summer, we wrapped up the program with a symposium where ten exceptional students showcased their nephrology research.

Stanford Department of Medicine kicked off its newly revamped Medical Grand Rounds series with a keynote from William E. Flanary, MD, better known as Dr. Glaucomflecken.

Stanford hospitalists are addressing social drivers of health—like food insecurity and housing instability—through community partnerships, improving outcomes and advancing health equity.

Stanford scientists isolate p-crAssphage for the first time, revealing its unusual “dual lifestyle” and its role in the human gut microbiome.

The Stanford-HBMC Summer Research Program fosters mentorship grounded in empathy, structure, and lasting connection. Reflections from this year’s cohort reveal shared hopes for growth and trust.

Stanford’s MODEL Program is transforming mentorship from a chance encounter into a structured, supportive, and inclusive experience. Now in its second year, the program connects over 80 faculty across divisions, building community and fostering growth through meaningful, intentional relationships.

Stanford researchers uncover how the immune system may protect Ugandan children from serious malaria illness, revealing insights for future vaccines.

When Rebecca Linfield, MD, MS joined the DoM, she noticed a surprising pattern while leading a cost transparency initiative: clinicians were frequently ordering intravenous (IV) antibiotics – even when safe, equally effective oral alternatives were available.

Based on the PLOS Computational Biology article Ten Simple Rules to Leverage Large Language Models for Getting Grants, this guide summarizes key takeaways and translates them into actionable advice for researchers.

Explore how medical digital twins — AI-powered virtual patient models — are transforming healthcare with personalized care, prediction, and prevention.