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Kim and Ping Li Professor, Professor (Research) of Medicine

Manisha Desai, PhD

Academic Appointments

Administrative Appointments

  • Assistant Professor of Clinical Biostatistics, Columbia University (2000 - 2009)
  • Associate Professor of Clinical Biostatistics, Columbia University (2009 - 2009)
  • Clinical Associate Professor, Stanford University (2009 - 2012)
  • Associate Professor, Stanford University (2012 - Present)
  • Director of Quantitiative Sciences Unit (QSU), Stanford University (2009 - Present)

Honors & Awards

  • Magna Cum Laude, Boston University (1993)
  • Distinction in Statistics, Boston University (1993)
  • Phi Beta Kappa National Honor Society, Boston University (1993)
  • Calderon Prize for Junior Faculty Achievement, Columbia University (2000-2003)

Professional Education

  • Ph.D., University of Washington, Biostatistics (2000)
  • M.S., University of Washington, Biostatistics (1997)
  • M.A., Boston University, Mathematics (1993)
  • B.A., Boston University, Mathematics (1993)

Community and International Work