Medical Center
7.2.09Schizophrenia linked to chromosome region by Stanford scientists and colleagues
Medical school scientists have played a major role in an international effort that has shown, for the first time, that modern genetic technologies can solve the riddle of how gene variations lead to schizophrenia.
6.26.09
Neuroscientists get $10 million to establish Conte research center
The National Institute of Mental Health has awarded neuroscientists at the School of Medicine a $10 million, five-year grant to establish and operate a Silvio O. Conte Center for Neuroscience Research.
Medical school graduates encouraged to become agents for change
In the face of some of the worst international economic conditions in recent history, speakers at the School of Medicine's 2009 commencement June 13 assured graduates they're heading off into a new political world full of hope and promise, one that applauds science and medicine as agents of change.
Five recommendations to boost impact of comparative effectiveness research
Medical school researcher Randall Stafford suggests a series of steps policymakers should consider to ensure that funding for research comparing treatment options provides useful results.
First round of NIH stimulus funds awarded to 18 projects
Medical school research proposals, once stalled for lack of funds are now moving forward, thanks to $6.9 million in federal stimulus funds, including a $1.6 million award to Amar Das.
Fuchs on federal health insurer
For many Democrats, the creation of a government health insurance program is a linchpin of health-care reform, but economist Victor Fuchs is skeptical of the idea.
Medical center renewal project to provide $142 million to city
As part of the Stanford Medical Center Renewal Project, Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital and Stanford Hospital & Clinics would provide $142 million in community benefits, fees and traffic mitigation measures, in what Packard Children’s CEO Christopher Dawes calls “a substantial commitment to the City of Palo Alto and its residents.”
6.17.09
Annual awards presented June 10 for outstanding teaching and patient care
Faculty and students received annual awards recognizing their dedication to excellence in graduate and medical education, patient care and teaching at a reception on June 10. These awards were also announced at the medical school's June 13 commencement.
6.17.09
How to help teens cope with depression, suicidal thinking
Help is available—and essential—for teenagers struggling with depression and suicidal thoughts.
Irving Schulman, former chair of pediatrics, dies at 87
Irving Schulman, MD, chair emeritus of pediatrics at the School of Medicine, who played a leading role in the founding of Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, died June 11 of complications of pneumonia at his home on the Stanford campus. He was 87.
Stanford Hospital does nation’s first drive-through pandemic exercise
Stanford Hospital conducted the nation's first test of a drive-through approach to treating patients during a pandemic. By keeping sick people in their cars, it is hoped the system can prevent them from infecting others while they receive care quickly and efficiently.