New model points to solution to global blood shortage
A mathematical model of the body’s interacting physiological and biochemical processes shows that it may be more effective to replace red blood cell transfusion with transfusion of other fluids that are far less in demand.
Six members of the Stanford staff were honored as the 2020 and 2021 recipients of the Amy J. Blue Awards, which recognize staff members who are exceptionally dedicated, supportive of colleagues and passionate about their work.
Stanford Campus Conversation looks ahead to 2021-22 academic year
Stanford President Marc Tessier-Lavigne and Provost Persis Drell shared highlights of the plans for the new academic year, including activities to rebuild the community and updates on major campus initiatives, during a Campus Conversation on Oct. 13.
Faculty support vaccine outreach in local Latinx community
Stanford faculty are supporting community health workers to promote COVID-19 vaccine awareness in the local Latinx community, one of eight faculty-led projects addressing pandemic-related impacts chosen to receive funding from the university’s Office of Community Engagement.
Nobel winner’s work ignited an empirical revolution in economics
Stanford’s newest Nobel laureate, economist Guido Imbens, helped develop an innovative framework to show what conclusions about causation can be drawn from “natural experiments.”
