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In this role, Cochran will guide the university’s relationship with one of the premier U.S. Department of Energy labs.

For more than 25 years, Chen has built the behind-the-scenes systems – what she calls the “science of the science” – that keep maternal and child health research running at Stanford.

Stanford Medicine’s new proton therapy facility is ready for patients. On June 4 a child with a rare brain tumor became the first to receive treatment.

Researchers have developed the Smaller Than Earth Habitability Model (STEHM) to assess which planets can maintain life-supporting atmospheres, focusing on size and atmospheric dynamics.

A variety of grants and mentorship opportunities encourage undergrad researchers to pursue work on original projects, from AI efficiency to disease treatment.

Ten members of the campus community are recognized for excellence in teaching, service, and academics.

More than half a million Americans declare bankruptcy each year. Fabian Nagel analyzed random audits to see how many are telling the truth.

The Stanford physicist has been honored with membership in the United Kingdom’s national academy of sciences.

Two existing drugs improve mucus clearance in animal models of cystic fibrosis, indicating a potential pathway to reduce chronic lung infections in humans.

The discovery that hormonal triggers cause “ruptoblast” cells in flatworms to detonate and destroy surrounding cells within minutes could inspire new ideas in medical science.

Many taking GLP-1 medications lose muscle as they shed fat. A study in mice suggests an existing drug could aid in muscle regeneration without affecting weight loss.

Biologists have identified molecular anchors that secure plant cell membranes to their walls during water loss, providing insights for developing drought-resistant crops.