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Department: Stanford Cancer Institute

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  • Academic Appointments Member,  Stanford Cancer Institute
    Clinical Focus
    • Anatomic Pathology
    • Pathology
    Research Interest

    Mortality in patients with cutaneous melanoma arises from metastasis, usually to the lymph nodes followed by distant metastases to solid organs. We demonstrated that the extent of tumor lymphangiogenesis can predict the risk of metastasis to distant and sentinel lymph nodes in patients with melanoma. Using large-scale molecular screening, we study the genetic and epigenetic events regulating melanoma lymphangiogenesis, coupled with histological and clinical data.

  • Academic Appointments Professor - Med Center Line,  Pediatrics - Hematology & Oncology
    Member,  Child Health Research Institute
    Member,  Stanford Cancer Institute
    Clinical Focus
    • Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
    • Ped Hematology/Oncology
    Research Interest

    Hematology/Oncology, Phase I drug studies for childhood cancer, overcoming multidrug resistance in leukemia and solid tumors, biology and treatment of acute nonlymphocytic leukemia, early detection of central nervous system leukemia by measuring growth, factor binding proteins.

  • Academic Appointments Postdoctoral Research fellowStanford Cancer Institute
  • Academic Appointments Associate Professor,  Radiology - Pediatric Radiology
    Member,  Bio-X
    Member,  Child Health Research Institute
    Member,  Stanford Cancer Institute
    Clinical Focus
    • Radiology
    • Pediatric Radiology
    • Pediatric Oncology Imaging
    Research Interest

    Our Research Group develops non-invasive cellular imaging techniques that can generate detailed information about specific cell populations in the body. The ultimate goal of this research is to determine tumor characteristics which are linked to poor prognosis, to develop, direct and monitor related targeted therapies and to monitor stem cell therapies that regenerate physiologic cell populations. We have a strong focus on translational, bench-to-bedside research.

  • Academic Appointments Associate Professor - Med Center Line,  Otolaryngology (Head and Neck Surgery)
    Member,  Stanford Cancer Institute
    Clinical Focus
    • Otolaryngology
    • Laryngology
    • Head and Neck Surgery
    Research Interest

    Advanced MRI imaging for laryngeal cancer and swallowing disorders; applications of robotics in microlaryngeal surgery; high speed digital imaging of vocal fold vibration; the effects of hormones and anabolic steroids on vocal function.

  • Academic Appointments Professor,  Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology
    Member,  Stanford Cancer Institute
    Clinical Focus
    • Diagnostic Radiology
    • Radiology
    Research Interest

    1. MRI of Breast Cancer, particularly new techniques. Currently being explored are techniques including ultra high spatial resolution MRI and contrast-agent-free detection of breast tumors. 2. MRI-guided interventions, especially MRI-guided cryosurgery of prostate cancer

  • Academic Appointments Professor,  Microbiology & Immunology
    Member,  Bio-X
    Member,  Stanford Cancer Institute
    Research Interest

    Molecular mechanisms of lymphocyte recognition and differentiation; molecular genetics and expression of T-cell receptor genes. Dynamics and functionality of specific T cell populations in human cancer.

  • Academic Appointments Professor,  Biochemistry
    Member,  Stanford Cancer Institute
    Member,  Bio-X
    Professor,  Genetics
    Research Interest

    We are using Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Human to conduct whole genome analysis projects. The yeast genome sequence has approximately 6,000 genes. We have made a set of haploid and diploid strains (21,000) containing a complete deletion of each gene. In order to facilitate whole genome analysis each deletion is molecularly tagged with a unique 20-mer DNA sequence. This sequence acts as a molecular bar code and makes it easy to identify the presence of each deletion.

  • Academic Appointments Member,  Stanford Cancer Institute
    Research Interest

    We are interested in the biologic effect of gene expression changes that occur in the solid tumor. Many of these expression changes are due to the micro-physiology within the tumor. Several of these genes have been implicated in driving malignant progression and/or regulating response to therapeutic intervention. We hope to use these molecular changes to develop novel targeted therapies that take advantage of tumor specific gene expression changes.

  • Academic Appointments Member,  Stanford Cancer Institute
    Member,  Bio-X
    Clinical Focus
    • Intensive Care, Pediatric
    • Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
    Research Interest

    Hemofiltration and survival in respiratory failure after bone marrow transplantation. A randomized, controlled multi – center trial. J. DiCarlo, principal investigator. Stanford University IRB #3, Protocol #78861. Pediatric Health Research Grant, Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University (03/2003 – 09/2004), and Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Translational Research Grant #6090-05 [J. DiCarlo (PI), 10/2004 – 09/2007]. Proteomic analysis of ultrafiltrate and serum in ARDS after transplantati..

  • Academic Appointments Assistant Professor,  Radiation Oncology - Radiation Therapy
    Member,  Stanford Cancer Institute
    Clinical Focus
    • Cancer  >  Radiation Oncology
    • Cancer  >  Thoracic Oncology
    • Radiation Oncology
    Research Interest

    My laboratory studies cancer stem cell biology and its implications for therapy. We are interested in developing a deeper molecular understanding of breast cancer and lung cancer stem cells, including identifying pathways and genes important for survival and self renewal. Additionally, we are developing methods for overcoming resistance mechanisms to radiotherapy and chemotherapy in cancer stem cells. Clinically I specialize in the treatment of lung cancer and applications of radiosurgery.

  • Academic Appointments Cancer Clinical Trials Recruitment Specialist,  Stanford Cancer Institute
    Current Role at Stanford

    Cancer Clinical Trials Recruitment Specialist, Stanford Cancer Institute Instructor, Stanford Health Improvement Program

  • Academic Appointments Associate Professor - Med Center Line,  Surgery - General Surgery
    Member,  Stanford Cancer Institute
    Clinical Focus
    • Cancer  >  Breast Cancer
    • Cancer  >  Breast Cancer  > Accelerated Breast Radiation
    • General Surgery
    Research Interest

    My research interests are focused on minimizing the impact of breast cancer from a diagnostic and therapuetic standpoint. Breast MRI is a powerful tool to facilitate the screening for and staging of breast cancer, and can be valuable adjunct to guide breast surgery. Oncoplastic surgical techniques optimize cosmesis after breast cancer surgery. Accelerated radiotherapy after lumpectomy decreases radiotherapy treatment times from 6 weeks to just 1 to 5 days.

  • Academic Appointments Assistant Professor - Med Center Line,  Neurosurgery
    Member,  Stanford Cancer Institute
    Assistant Professor - Med Center Line,  Radiology
    Clinical Focus
    • Neurosurgery
    Research Interest

    Dr. Dodd is involved in clinical trials using endovascular coils that have a fiber coating that help heal aneurysms of the neck and can prevent an aneurysm from reforming. He uses minimally invasive endoscopic techniques to treat brain tumors. Dodd's research interests are in cerebral blood vessel reactivity and stroke.

  • Clinical Focus
    • Cancer  >  Cutaneous (Dermatologic) Oncology
    • Cancer  >  Lymphoma
    • Cancer  >  Radiation Oncology
    Research Interest

    Combined Modality Treatment of Cancer Late Effects of Treatment Genetic Effects of Cancer Rhabdomyosarcoma Hodgkins Disease Pediatric Radiation Oncolgy Pediatric Oncolgy Breast Cancer Conformal Radiotherapy/IMRT Radiotherapy for Benign Diseases

  • Academic Appointments Member,  Stanford Cancer Institute
    Clinical Focus
    • Cardiothoracic Surgery
    • Esophageal Cancer
    • Esophageal Cancer - Thoracic Surgery
    Research Interest

    Lung Cancer, Thoracic Cancers - Surgical Oncology, Esophageal Cancer

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