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Nishita Kothary, M.D. is a Professor of Radiology in the section of Interventional Radiology at Stanford University Medical Center. Dr. Kothary’s clinical practice primarily focuses on percutaneous and endovascular therapies for primary and metastatic liver cancer. Her research interests lie in radiogenomics and in the use of advanced imaging in the diagnosis and treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Dr. Kothary is an active member of the Zeego Lab and Integrative Biomedical Imaging Informatics at Stanford. She is the faculty lead for the Out-of-OR Value-based Committee and the co-chair for the overall SHC Value-based Committee.

Robert West is a distinguished pathologist and surgical pathologist based in Palo Alto, California, with a strong academic background as a professor of pathology. He specializes in various aspects of pathology, having completed his medical education and fellowships at prestigious institutions, including Washington University and Stanford University. Dr. West is board-certified in both general pathology and anatomic pathology, and he has contributed significantly to the field through numerous publications. His research focuses on the molecular characterization of tumors and the application of immunohistochemistry in diagnosing complex conditions. Generated from the website

Amy Lu is a Clinical Associate Professor specializing in Anesthesiology, Perioperative, and Pain Medicine at Stanford Health Care. With a robust educational background, including a BA from UC Berkeley and an MPH from Harvard, she is board-certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology. In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Lu holds several administrative appointments, such as Associate Chief Quality Officer and Vice Chair of Quality, Safety, and Improvement in her department. Her research contributions focus on topics like non-operating room anesthesia care and resilience in anesthesiology, reflecting her commitment to advancing the field. Generated from the website