Tandy Aye

Tandy Aye is a Professor of Pediatrics (Endocrinology) at Stanford University School of Medicine, with a secondary appointment in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. She serves as Medical Director of the Stanford Pediatric and Adolescent Gender Clinic and Fellowship Program Director for Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes. Her work focuses on Type 1 Diabetes, Gender-Affirming Care for youth, and Competency-Based Medical Education.

• Key Affiliations
  • Stanford Medicine Children's Health
  • Maternal & Child Health Research Institute (MCHRI)
  • Pediatric Endocrine Society
  • World Professional Association for Transgender Health

Her research interests include:

• Neurodevelopmental impacts of chronic endocrine conditions
• Gender dysphoria in transgender adolescents
• Competency assessment in pediatric subspecialty training
• Bone and muscle health in diabetic youth
• Medical ethics in gender-affirming care

Recent publication trends reveal expertise in:

• Type 1 Diabetes effects on brain structure/function
• Gender-Affirming Hormonal Therapies and bone health
• Competency Frameworks for pediatric fellowships
• Neuroimaging in endocrine disorders
• Health Disparities in transgender care

She serves on multiple advisory committees, including the Pediatric Endocrine Society Board and ACGME Clinical Competency Committees. Her clinical trials examine:

• Continuous glucose monitoring in school settings
• Brain compliance in diabetic ketoacidosis
• Neurodevelopmental outcomes with closed-loop insulin systems