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Suzanne Tharin
Spinal Neurosurgeon-Scientist at Stanford University & Palo Alto VA
Suzanne Tharin is an Associate Professor of Neurosurgery at Stanford University and a spinal neurosurgeon-scientist at Stanford University & Palo Alto VA.3 She joined the Stanford faculty in 2012 as an Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery and has since been promoted to her current position.1
Education and Training
Dr. Tharin has an extensive educational background:
- BSc in Physiology from the University of Toronto (1991)
- MSc in Anatomy and Cell Biology from the University of Toronto (1994)
- PhD in Genetics from Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory/SUNY Stony Brook (2000)
- MD from Columbia University (2004)
- Neurosurgery residency at Brigham and Women's Hospital/Children's Hospital Boston/Harvard Medical School (2011)
- Fellowship in Complex Spine at Cleveland Clinic (2012)1
Clinical Focus and Research Interests
Her clinical focus is on spine surgery and neurological surgery.1 As a researcher, Dr. Tharin's interests encompass:
- Molecular controls over cortical neuronal development
- Spinal cord injury
- Regenerative strategies for spinal cord repair, including stem cell-based approaches1
She is dedicated to translating her understanding of neural development into regenerative strategies for treating spinal cord injuries.1
Professional Affiliations
Dr. Tharin holds several academic appointments and memberships:
- Associate Professor - University Medical Line, Neurosurgery at Stanford
- Member of Bio-X
- Member of Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute12
Awards and Honors
Throughout her career, Dr. Tharin has received numerous awards and honors, including:
- K08 Mentored Clinical Scientist Career Development Award from the National Institutes of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (2015-2020)
- McCormick Faculty Award from Stanford University (2015)
- AO Spine Young Investigator Research Grant Awards (2014 and 2015)1
Dr. Tharin is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery1 and is actively involved in medical education, encouraging both medical and undergraduate students to participate in her research.1
