Stanford University Board Chair Sarafan Urges Graduates to Translate Science into Meaningful Patient Care
June 17, 2026
June 17, 2026
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Lily Sarafan, chair of the Stanford University Board of Trustees, urged students to translate science into meaningful patient care during a keynote address in the School of Medicine graduation ceremony.
Sarafan shared personal experiences as both an immigrant and a patient diagnosed with multiple sclerosis to illustrate the challenges of navigating complex, unfamiliar systems. She emphasized that while artificial intelligence will transform diagnostic tools, . . .
Sarafan shared personal experiences as both an immigrant and a patient diagnosed with multiple sclerosis to illustrate the challenges of navigating complex, unfamiliar systems. She emphasized that while artificial intelligence will transform diagnostic tools, . . .