About
Professor Mark Davis serves as a full-time Professor in Stanford University's Department of Microbiology and Immunology within the School of Medicine. His academic role spans multiple disciplines through cross-departmental teaching appointments in Bioengineering, Biophysics, and Medicine.
His research expertise centers on Immunology and Microbiology, with significant contributions to Biophysics and Bioengineering. This interdisciplinary approach enables investigation of immune mechanisms through quantitative biophysical methods and bioengineering applications, particularly evident in his graduate research supervision.
Professor Davis maintains an extensive teaching portfolio across all academic terms, including:
- Graduate research supervision (IMMUNOL 399, MI 399, BIOPHYS 300)
- Undergraduate research mentorship (MI 199, IMMUNOL 199)
- Specialized medical education (IMMUNOL 280, IMMUNOL 290)
- Directed study courses spanning Bioengineering and Biophysics
He provides continuous research opportunities through year-round course offerings including Summer terms, with particular emphasis on hands-on laboratory experience and clinical immunology applications. His teaching structure supports both early-stage undergraduate researchers and advanced graduate scholars through tiered research courses.