Events Calendar
Pediatric Grand Rounds (CME): Brain in a Dish, Cure in a Pipeline: Organoid-Based Drug Discovery for Neuropsychiatric Diseases
October 06, 2026
The Harvey J. Cohen, MD, PhD, Endowed Lectureship in Pediatrics Brain in a Dish, Cure in a Pipeline: Organoid-Based Drug Discovery for Neuropsychiatric Diseases PRESENTER Anca M. Hrastinski, MD Assistant Professor, Neonatal & Developmental Medicine, Stanford School of Medicine Speaker Profile SESSION DESCRIPTION In this session...
Pet Loss Support Group
October 06, 2026
People can feel isolated and misunderstood when coping with the death of a cherished animal companion. This group will focus on sharing perspectives with others who are grieving the death of a pet. Four weekly meetings will take place on...
AI and Mental Health: Clinical and Ethical Considerations
October 08, 2026
Increasingly considered as a possible means of supporting therapist training or extending between-session support to patients, AI is also being evaluated as a stand-alone mental health intervention. Although the field is advancing, demonstrating that AI can be deployed...
Yoga and Meditation
October 08, 2026
Kathleen Judge, RN, CNS, CDCES, explores how mind-body practices can support diabetes self-management by reducing stress, improving sleep, and potentially aiding glycemic control. She will cover practical implementations, safety considerations, and ways to tailor yoga and meditation approaches...
Sex After Cancer: Navigating Changes in Sexual Health and Intimacy
October 08, 2026
There is no single definition of a healthy sex life after cancer. Dr. Kathryne Sanserino, gynecologist, and Dr. Catherine Benedict, psychologist and researcher, will discuss common sexual health concerns during and after cancer treatment, available treatments and resources,...
Healthy Habit Challenge: Time for Friends
October 12, 2026
Healthy Habit Challenge: Time for Friends
...Pediatric Grand Rounds (CME): Optimizing Health Care for Children with Disabilities
October 13, 2026
*This session will be live streamed in the CAM Grand Rounds Room Pediatric Grand Rounds in Recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month Optimizing Health Care for Children with Disabilities PRESENTER Amy Houtrow MD, PhD, MPH Professor of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation &...
Hispanic Heritage Month with Zumba
October 14, 2026
Join us for a special Hispanic Heritage Month Zumba Party filled with upbeat music, fun, and dancing. All levels are welcome, and no dance experience is needed. Just bring your energy and get ready to move! Wednesday, October 14 12–12:50 PM Stanford...
The New Era of Obesity Treatment
October 15, 2026
Treating obesity is about more than losing weight; it’s about improving overall health, quality of life, and long-term well-being. Dan Azagury, MD, FACS, and Michelle Hauser, MD, MS, MPA, will explore lifestyle changes, GLP-1 medications, bariatric surgery, and...
Pediatric Grand Rounds (CME): Neonatology 4.0: Reimagining Newborn Brain Care in the Era of Digital Health
October 20, 2026
Neonatology 4.0: Reimagining Newborn Brain Care in the Era of Digital Health SPEAKER Gabriel Variane, MD, PhD Medical Director, Neonatal Neurocritical Care Unit Santa Casa de Sao Paulo, Brazil SPEAKER PROFILE SESSION DESCRIPTION This session will explore how digital health is transforming newborn brain care...
Weight Loss Medication Demystified: Options, Myths, and Real-World Use
October 21, 2026
There is a lot of information available about side effects, benefits, and downfalls of GLP1 receptor agonists, but what is the truth? Let's breakdown this groundbreaking class of weight loss medications using the evidence we have available to...
Directional AI Advice: Experimental Evidence from Healthcare
October 22, 2026
Generative AI is fast becoming the first-place people turn for expert advice. The advice it provides can be directional rather than neutral, shaped in part by the choices of its designers and regulators. When clients consult AI before...
2026 Stanford Food Summit
October 23, 2026
Join the 2026 Stanford Food Summit on Friday, October 23, 2026, from 8 AM to 5 PM at the Arrillaga Alumni Center. This in-person event will bring together faculty, researchers, staff, students, clinicians, and other members of the Stanford community working...
Pediatric Grand Rounds (CME): When Governments Swipe Left: Australia’s Social Media Policy
October 27, 2026
When Governments Swipe Left: Australia’s Social Media Policy PRESENTER Susan Sawyer, MD Geoff and Helen Handbury Chair of Adolescent Health The University of Melbourne Speaker Profile SESSION DESCRIPTION Nearly one year ago, Australia became the first country in the world to implement highly controversial national...
2027 Global Health Fall Kickoff
October 27, 2026
October 27, 2026 | 4:30-6:00pm | Alway Courtyard, Stanford School of Medicine *For Stanford affiliates and supporters This event hosted by the Stanford Center for Innovation in Global Health will bring together the Stanford Global Health community including students, staff, postdocs, medical...