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Stanford Department of Medicine @stanforddeptmed.bsky.social · 1d

Building healthier communities starts with education. #StanDOM's David Chang helps physicians & students learn by serving locally. https://stanford.io/3IOhVci

Stanford Department of Medicine @stanforddeptmed.bsky.social · 2d

Women's #HeartHealth matters. @stanfordmedicine.bsky.social's new post-doc fellowship is training leaders like #StanDOM's Cathevine Yang with DOM's Jennifer Tremmel to transform sex-specific cardiac care. https://stanford.io/42PpCG0

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Stanford Department of Medicine @stanforddeptmed.bsky.social · 6d

From smell loss to daily migraines, #LongCOVID impacts millions. @stanfordmedicine.bsky.social experts explore research & care innovations to help patients reclaim life. https://stanford.io/42R8bow

Stanford Department of Medicine @stanforddeptmed.bsky.social · 7d

New #MedStory episode now live! Host Rebecca Handler explores a Stanford-led study showing how the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)—best known for causing mono—can trigger MS in genetically susceptible people. https://stanford.io/4nuO8o8

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Stanford Department of Medicine @stanforddeptmed.bsky.social · 8d

How do we ensure the next generation of women thrive in medicine? #StanDOM's PJ Utz says we can do so by expanding our mission to prioritize diversity. Read more: https://stanford.io/4nrWwoI

Stanford Department of Medicine @stanforddeptmed.bsky.social · 8d

For many women in #StanDOM, music is more than a hobby—it's a pathway to healing, presence & connection. From piano & voice to recitals that honor family legacies, these staff musicians show us how creativity can be a source of resilience & community. #WIMMonth https://stanford.io/4nVgPun

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Stanford Department of Medicine @stanforddeptmed.bsky.social · 9d

Celebrating the next generation of kidney researchers! The 2025 Pre-Renal Initiative Symposium featured 10 student projects in genetics, dialysis & transplantation. https://stanford.io/46Glt8E

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Stanford Department of Medicine @stanforddeptmed.bsky.social · 12d

This #WomeninMedicineMonth, we're spotlighting the incredible women leading nutrition research at Stanford Medicine. Their work is fueling discoveries, shaping healthier futures & showing the world what happens when science meets dedication. https://stanford.io/4nr2Zjx

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Stanford Department of Medicine @stanforddeptmed.bsky.social · 13d

#StanDOM faculty embraced wellness & collaboration at Gamble Gardens for the 2025 Well-Being Retreat — combining interactive learning with restorative calm.

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Stanford Department of Medicine @stanforddeptmed.bsky.social · 13d

In this pilot episode of #MedStoryPodcast, #StanDOM's Katie Kanagawa & Rebecca Handler share how Stanford Medicine & Ugandan scientists studied #malaria infections in children & uncovered a surprising way the body protects itself.

Listen now: https://bit.ly/46rRX6c

MedStory Podcast: Rethinking Malaria and the Future of Vaccines

In this pilot episode of the MedStory Podcast, hosts Katie Kanagawa, PhD, and Rebecca Handler, MSc, share the story of a groundbreaking partnership between Stanford researchers and Ugandan scientists. By tracking how children’s immune systems respond to...

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Stanford Department of Medicine @stanforddeptmed.bsky.social · 14d

Could #AI-generated chest X-rays improve research while protecting #PatientPrivacy? Stanford Radiology's Curtis Langlotz & #StanDOM colleagues explore the future of synthetic data. https://bit.ly/47l3o1Q

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Stanford Department of Medicine @stanforddeptmed.bsky.social · 14d

When #StanfordWIM Minjoung Go joined Stanford Healthcare Tri-Valley in 2015, it was a community hospital. Fast-forward to now: She has led its transformation into an academic hub by launching a #FamilyMedicine Residency Program. https://stanford.io/3UyCs7t

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Stanford Department of Medicine @stanforddeptmed.bsky.social · 15d

A @stanfordmedicine.bsky.social clinical trial, led by #StanDOM's Jason Gotlib, results in FDA approval of a new treatment for a rare, deadly blood cancer. https://stan.md/4mXxtti

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Stanford Department of Medicine @stanforddeptmed.bsky.social · 16d

Advancing #HealthEquity means tackling issues beyond the hospital. #StanDOM hospitalists Christine Santiago, Kevin Schulman, Neera Ahuja, Jason Hom, Jonathan Shaw & Alexandria Blacker are doing just that. https://stanford.io/46fb6Z9

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Pauline Funchain @funchainmd.bsky.social · 21d

Fangirling here - Sumbul Desai VP of Health at Apple, previously worked at Disney, now bringing access to health information to the masses with a small metal and glass box that sits on your wrist #MGR @stanforddeptmed.bsky.social

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Stanford Department of Medicine @stanforddeptmed.bsky.social · 19d

Our newly revamped Medical Grand Rounds launched with ophthalmologist and comedian, William E. Flanary (@glaucomflecken.bsky.social) — fun, learning & inspiration all in one night. https://stanford.io/46avufk

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Stanford Department of Medicine @stanforddeptmed.bsky.social · 19d

Infants in Ghana now receive lifesaving eye screenings thanks to a #telemedicine program connecting local surgeons with #StanDOM experts. https://stanford.io/3UNtfYH

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Stanford Department of Medicine @stanforddeptmed.bsky.social · 20d

This #WomenInMedicineMonth, meet #StanfordWIM Rebecca Linfield, whose innovative research reduced unnecessary IV use, saved thousands of dollars, & made care safer for patients. https://stanford.io/3UzrMFg

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Stanford Department of Medicine @stanforddeptmed.bsky.social · 21d

#StanfordWIM Ami Bhatt is reshaping microbiome science by leading the largest study of its kind in Africa. Her work has uncovered 1,000+ new bacterial genomes & 40,000+ viral genomes — expanding our global understanding of health & disease. https://stanford.io/4hlgmPd

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Stanford Medicine 25 @stanfordmed25.bsky.social · 23d

"Masterclass in Medicine: Lessons from the Experts," a new book written by @nam.edu members including @stanforddeptmed.bsky.social 's Michelle Barry, explores how physicians can build intangible skills related to #PatientCare. bit.ly/4mOIpJJ

Getting to the Heart of Medicine: Uncovering the Intangible Skills Clinicians Say Matter Most - NAM

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Chad Weldy, MD, PhD @chadweldy.bsky.social · 22d

There's a lot here and a lot more in the paper. But I get excited thinking about the potential. From rare to complex disease to novel mechanisms with real potential for a precision guided approach to therapy. A lot to do! @stanfordmedicine.bsky.social @stanforddeptmed.bsky.social

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Stanford Department of Medicine @stanforddeptmed.bsky.social · 26d

Our annual Women in Medicine photos are here! Each year, we come together — in person and virtually — to celebrate the incredible contributions of women across medicine. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped capture this tradition.

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Stanford Department of Medicine @stanforddeptmed.bsky.social · 26d

Women in Medicine Month 2025 is here! Associate Chair, Faculty Engagement & Leadership Development, Stephanie Harman invites #StanDOM members to participate in events, share perspectives & stay connected via the #WIMM25 website. stanford.io/4mSxDlx

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Stanford Department of Medicine @stanforddeptmed.bsky.social · 27d

95% of diabetes cases are Type 2. But with the help of AI, we now know there's more than one path to the disease — & more ways to fight it. #StanfordWIM Tracey McLaughlin's pioneering research is reshaping early detection & treatment. stanford.io/4iOXRDx

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Stanford Department of Medicine @stanforddeptmed.bsky.social · 28d

Celebrating #StanfordWIM Suzanne Tamang, a #ComputerScientist & #PublicHealth leader studying how climate stressors affect chronic disease. By creating synthetic patient populations, she's helping design fairer, more resilient healthcare systems. stanford.io/42Fn1i8

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