Departmental Research

Our mission is to alleviate suffering from urological diseases through innovative and collaborative research programs across basic, translational, clinical, and population sciences.

Joseph Liao, MD

Director of Research

Labs and Research Centers

Our cutting-edge labs and research centers are led by our faculty, where innovation and scientific excellence drive groundbreaking advancements in Urology.

Clinical Trials

We lead the way in developing and testing advanced treatments to enhance patient outcomes and revolutionize the field of urology.

Visiting Scholars Program

The Visiting Scholars program welcomes faculty on sabbatical from other institutions and qualified personnel from industry, government, or other organizations to visit Stanford on an unpaid basis.

Latest Research News

Jim Brooks, MD, and Carolyn Bertozzi, PhD, Awarded Stanford Cancer Institute’s (SCI) Innovation Grant for Prostate Cancer Research

Their project, titled “PSMA-Targeted Sialidase for Prostate Cancer Immunotherapy,” aims to redefine prostate cancer treatment by employing advanced immunotherapy techniques. Full story here!

Stanford Urology Hosts the 2024 Research Day

An exceptional range of topics research topics from our faculty, trainees, and collaborators were presented at the 2024 Research Day. 

Introducing the Inaugural Scholars of K12 Urology Research at Stanford (KUReS)

Meet the inaugural scholars of the K12 Urology Research at Stanford (KUReS), Kathleen Kan, MD and Alexandra Polasko, PhD!

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