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Stanford scholars and researchers lend their expertise to tackling the COVID-19 crisis

Stanford scholars and researchers lend their expertise to tackling the COVID-19 crisis

From addressing immediate medical challenges to considering the wider societal, economic and legal implications of the crisis, Stanford is applying its interdisciplinary expertise in the hopes of ensuring an equitable recovery for all people and offering solutions that can be scaled to benefit the world. 

FSI’s “World Class” Podcast: What You Need to Know About the Coronavirus

Stanford University’s Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies (FSI) senior fellows Karen Eggleston and David Relman join host Michael McFaul to discuss what you should know about COVID-19 and its impact on the world.

Blood tests will determine who has had coronavirus — and may be immune

Blood tests that determine who’s had the coronavirus — and may have developed immunity to it — could help decide who’s ready to return to work. One being developed at Stanford University may be released as soon as this week. In addition to identifying who may be immune to the virus, the antibody test could … Continued

Stanford provides coronavirus testing to hospitals in Bay Area and beyond

Stanford’s test for COVID-19, caused by the novel coronavirus, is rapidly expanding capacity to serve patients in the Bay Area and beyond. Researchers hope to soon be able to process more than 1,000 tests per day.

Stanford students map free meals for Bay Area schoolchildren

As COVID-19 has made its way across the Bay Area, many local schools have shut down to help prevent further spread of the virus. But these closures have created an accessibility challenge for many families that rely on the free meals that these schools continue to provide. The closures have left many of them wondering … Continued