The Division of Pediatric Surgery is committed to pursuing excellence in all elements of an academic clinical discipline. The Surgeons are actively involved in bench research in the Hagey Laboratory, the Asian Liver Center at Stanford, and clinical research studies within the Division and in collaboration with colleagues in Neonatology locally and nationally.
The Division's research is conducted in the Hagey Laboratory and is an integral part of the Stanford Bio-X Program, a multidisciplinary collaboration that accelerates discoveries to benefit patients and healthcare.
Pediatric Surgery Research
Tissue Regeneration Laboratory
Dr. James Dunn is working to help patients who suffer from Short Bowel Syndrome.
Molecular and Cell Signaling Laboratory
Dr. Karl Sylvester's research seeks to develop novel diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to infant and pediatric disease through a greater understanding of the molecular and cellular biology of human metabolism and inflammation.
Dr Chao's Research
Dr. Chao's research projects focus on preventing surgical diseases and minimizing the impact of surgery.
Pediatric Health Technology Laboratory
Dr. James Wall focuses his research on technology projects that can be used to improve the treatment options for children.
Translational Medicine Laboratory
Bruce Ling, Ph.D., is the Research Director for the Translational Medicine Research Program, a groundbreaking program designed to generate a broad array of innovative diagnostics and therapeutics solutions that clinicians can use to treat their patients.
Pediatric Oncology Laboratory
Dr. Chiu's research focus is on pediatric solid tumors, especially neuroblastoma.