Living with a chronic illness takes a toll on mental health, too. Psychologist Diana Naranjo’s advice: be kind to yourself, lean on those who understand, and remember that therapy helps. stan.md/47ToK6N

Discover how Stanford Medicine is breaking the cycle of chronic diseases with innovative prevention, diagnostic and treatment approaches that empower people to thrive despite their chronic illnesses. stan.md/46QRjAH

Congratulations to our Stanford Health Care nurses! ❤️ They have been honored for the fifth time with a Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center — a feat achieved by only 1.6% of hospitals nationwide. stan.md/3KnMI04

The newest issue of Stanford Medicine magazine highlights new paths for chronic disease prevention, management and care. stan.md/4nDvElc

The genetic variant APOE4, carried by one-fifth of the world’s people, substantially boosts Alzheimer’s risk. But scientists have been puzzled about how to reverse that risk: punch up the gene variant’s potency, or smack it down? Now we know. stan.md/4njThj0

A new Stanford Medicine-led study has found that an unusual type of fat ("creeping fat") that forms near the intestines in Crohn’s disease prompts the growth of debilitating scars seen in the condition. stan.md/42qRhwQ

Alan F. Schatzberg, MD, has been awarded the 2025 Rhoda and Bernard Sarnat International Prize in Mental Health from the National Academy of Medicine. stan.md/42tsqse

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.

Congratulations to Stanford Medicine scientist, advocate and entrepreneur Lucy Shapiro on her Lasker~Koshland Special Achievement Award in Medical Science. stan.md/46g8uKG @laskerfdn.bsky.social

2025 Lasker~Koshland Special Achievement Award in Medical Science winner Dr Lucy Shapiro discusses her discovery of how bacteria coordinate their genetic logic to generate distinct daughter cells. #LaskerAward #Lasker25 @laskerfdn.bsky.social ja.ma/46vPmcF

Congratulations to Lucy Shapiro, 2025 #LaskerAward winner! – “for a 55-year career in biomedical science – honored for discovering how bacteria generate distinct daughter cells; and for exemplary leadership at the national level” #Lasker2025 #LaskerLaureate #devbio 🧪

Is a nightly glass of wine — or two, even — good for you? Bad for you? Or somewhere in between? Stanford experts discuss the health implications of moderate alcohol consumption and how the guidelines have changed. stan.md/4fHY2zX

Many young ADHD patients are medicated as soon as they’re diagnosed, possibly because the behavioral therapy they need isn’t available, a Stanford Medicine-led study found. stan.md/3Vj9aK2

Fewer than half of people diagnosed with myeloid/lymphoid neoplasms are alive one year later. A Stanford Medicine-led trial leads to FDA approval of drug for the rare, deadly blood cancer. stan.md/4paRiim

In front of proud family and friends, 119 medical and physician assistant students donned white coats and crossed the threshold into their medical careers. Welcome to Stanford Medicine! stan.md/3HSsT00

"The national numbers suggest we're going in the right direction. But when you talk to teachers and administrators, they’re still very worried about teen nicotine use." -- Bonnie Halpern-Felsher, PhD, professor of pediatrics and director of the REACH Lab at Stanford stan.md/4oNU251

Stanford Medicine scientists have created ultrasound-activated nanoparticles that release drugs precisely where needed, offering a safer path for targeted therapies. stan.md/4mgnMpr

Stanford Medicine researchers explain how sleep influences our moods and the ‘bidirectional’ nature of that relationship — plus how we can repair broken slumber to improve our mental health. stan.md/4oL1Apc

Stanford Medicine researchers discuss the brain’s ancient wiring and how its built-in reward-seeking system can be hijacked by addiction — as well as ways to prevent and treat it. stan.md/3Jibez4

Stanford Medicine researchers have developed a new way to replace immune cells in the brain, slowing neurodegeneration due to genetic disease. stan.md/46FHGFq

Behind the Science: New tools reveal how ribosomes — the cell’s protein factories — specialize in ways that could unlock treatments for cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, and more. Maria Barna and team are digging deep. stan.md/3H9xScq

Information on how antidepressants affect teens with anxiety or other mental health disorders can be confusing. Stanford Medicine experts share what parents should know. stan.md/459R6qj

From the healing power of music to new insights into aging, Stanford School of Medicine Dean Lloyd Minor’s summer booklist explores a wide range of compelling ideas. Read: stan.md/45537x8

A visionary $100 million matching grant from the Weill Family Foundation is bringing together @stanford-cancer.bsky.social and @ucsfcancer.bsky.social to launch the Weill Cancer Hub West – an innovative collaboration that will transform cancer research and care in the next decade. stan.md/4f2tRD7

An antibody treatment developed at Stanford Medicine can prepare patients for stem cell transplantation, sparing them toxic side effects, a Phase 1 clinical trial found. stan.md/3UpZVXX

Stanford Medicine researchers have developed a lipid‑nanoparticle mRNA approach to engineer and track CAR‑T cells inside the body to eliminate cancer. stan.md/40UwkcR

A blood-test analysis developed at Stanford Medicine can determine the “biological ages” of 11 separate organ systems in individuals’ bodies and predict the health consequences. stan.md/3GuSEmA

Lucy Kalanithi reflects on the legacy of her late husband, Paul Kalanithi, whose memoir When Breath Becomes Air continues to inspire — offering enduring lessons on life, love, and meaning. stan.md/44RK36G

New Stanford Medicine-led research indicates that inhibiting the LRRK2 enzyme could stabilize patients with a type of Parkinson’s disease. stan.md/4nucWwY

What does the science say about sunscreen? In recent years, the message about sun protection has gotten a little hazy. So we asked Stanford Medicine dermatologists to break down what the science really says about sunscreen. med.stanford.edu/news/insight...

Stanford Medicine researchers have used gene-edited skin grafts—made from patients’ own cells—to heal painful, chronic wounds caused by epidermolysis bullosa. stan.md/3HNC7KO

Stanford Medicine’s Class of 2025, celebrated by loved ones and faculty, was urged to carry forward not just their resilience, but also awe, curiosity, creativity, and kindness into their academic and professional futures. med.stanford.edu/news/all-new...

Stanford Medicine-led research finds that a gene signature capturing immune health or dysfunction can forecast patient outcomes following subsequent viral or bacterial infections. stan.md/461OMUd

More than 60 awards were given to faculty, staff, residents and students at Stanford Medicine in recognition of their outstanding contributions during the 2024-2025 academic year. stan.md/449y5nn

“What we really hope to do is to form students who are going to be fluent in multiple scientific languages.” Christine Jacobs-Wagner joins @carolynbertozzi.bskyverified.social‬ to train the next generation of interdisciplinary scientists at Sarafan ChEM-H chemh.stanford.edu/news/christi...

The American Cancer Society Institutional Research Grant is now open! This funding supports junior faculty, including physicians and physician-scientists, who are dedicated to cancer research at the Stanford Cancer Institute. Apply by October 8. #StanfordCancer

Stanford Medicine researchers developed a way to create the first heart and liver organoids that generate their own blood vessels, possibly paving the way for organoid-based regenerative therapies. med.stanford.edu/news/all-new...

Yesterday was pure magic. 🎓✨ Happy tears, proud cheers, big smiles, and all of Maples Pavilion singing "You are my sunshine" in an unforgettable moment. Congratulations to the Stanford Medicine Class of 2025! Relive the moment—watch the full ceremony: youtu.be/JhCvnIObUDY?...

Gita Abhiraman, who is graduating from the Stanford School of Medicine, was inspired to pursue a career in immunotherapy after an early treatment saved her mother’s life. Now, she’s focused on advancing treatments that improve patient outcomes. stan.md/3G1zTXo #StanfordMed2025

As Alexandria Tartt prepares to graduate with a degree from the Stanford School of Medicine and begin a neurology residency at the University of Pennsylvania, she is determined to provide underserved communities with cutting-edge neurological care. stan.md/3HTJOyM #StanfordMed2025

When Chigozie Maduchukwu speaks at Stanford Medicine’s commencement ceremony on June 14, he'll be talking about the power of storytelling: “Each of us has a unique story. And it’s important to sit and listen to the stories of others.” #StanfordMed2025 med.stanford.edu/news/insight...

At Stanford Health AI week, speakers focused on artificial intelligence in health and medicine — from the misuse of AI technology and how to avoid it, to the unique opportunities for developing AI technologies in pediatrics. stan.md/43UKeN1

ChatEHR, artificial intelligence software developed at Stanford Medicine, is expediting chart reviews and other tasks by allowing clinicians to ask questions of medical records. med.stanford.edu/news/all-new...

A study led by researchers at Stanford Medicine identifies blood glucose response patterns to different carbohydrates that correspond to insulin resistance, beta cell dysfunction and hypertension. med.stanford.edu/news/all-new...

Thank you to everyone who joined the 2024 RAISE Health Symposium, hosted by Stanford Medicine & Stanford Institute for Human-centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI). 💡 Session recordings coming soon — explore highlights and resources in the meantime: med.stanford.edu/raisehealth/...

Now streaming: Preventing AI-Driven Threats to Human Health 💡 Experts explore how to guard against AI misuse—from biothreats to health data privacy—and protect public health. 🎙️ Kim Branson, David Magnus, Lynda Stuart, Riley Griffin med.stanford.edu/raisehealth/... @stanfordhai.bsky.social

Now streaming: RAISE Health Seed Grant Presentations – Part 2 💡 Grantees share new research on trustworthy AI, fair algorithms, and tools to help patients and providers navigate AI in health care.🎙️ Hejie Cui, Jeffrey Hancock, Alaa Youssef 🔗 med.stanford.edu/raisehealth/... @stanfordhai.bsky.social

Now streaming: AI in Life Sciences Discovery 💡 From protein structures to precision health, leaders from academia & industry explore how AI is transforming biomedical discovery. 🎙️ Nicolò Fusi, Brian Hie, Emma Lundberg, James Zou med.stanford.edu/raisehealth/... @stanfordhai.bsky.social

Watch: An AI-Ready Biomedical Workforce 💡 What skills will the next generation need for an AI-driven health care future? Leaders discuss evolving roles, training, education. 🎙️ Megan Jones Bell, Jonathan Chen, Kimberly Lomis, Michael Pfeffer med.stanford.edu/raisehealth/... @stanfordhai.bsky.social

Watch: Putting Patients at the Center of AI Design 💡 Experts explore how to center patient interests in AI—privacy, ethics & patient-led innovation in health care. Featuring Megan Doerr, Andrea Downing, Libby Hoy, Jennifer King, Steven Lin med.stanford.edu/raisehealth/... @stanfordhai.bsky.social