The Department of Comparative Medicine stands united against racism, hatred, injustice, and discrimination. We firmly believe that diversity in our community makes us stronger. As such, we value and are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our academic mission: research, clinical service, and teaching.
Sherril L. Green
Chair, Department of Comparative Medicine
About Comparative Medicine
Comparative Medicine is a distinct discipline of experimental medicine that uses animal models of human and animal disease in translational and biomedical research. The Department of Comparative Medicine at Stanford is an academic department whose faculty teach at the undergraduate, graduate, professional and post graduate levels. Faculty have a variety of research interests including, but not limited to, epilepsy, infectious diseases, behavioral disorders, genetics and cancer
In the News
Congratulations to Dr. Monika Huss who has received the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (ACLAM) Foundation’s 2022 Greg Boivin Memorial Award!
Her award winning research project is entitled "Evaluation of the Analgesic Efficacy and Pathological Effects of Carprofen in Mice". Dr. Huss’ work focuses on the health and care of research animals and we wish her team (Drs. Cholawat Pacharinsak, Eden Alamaw, Renee Cotton, and Kerriann Casey) every success with this project.
Amber Durnal
Community Service Award
Edgar Palaya
Animal Technician of the Year Award
Ina Lee
Outstanding Research Proposal
Lisa Bandini
DeVere Charron Spotlight Award
Eden Alamaw, DVM
Distinction in Teaching Award
Samuel Baker, DVM, VetMB
Distinguished Clinician Award
Juju Hallum
Outstanding Research Proposal
Jeannie Mullen
DeVere Charron Spotlight Award