Justin M Ko, MD, MBA

I am a physician-scientist who has trained in genome science. My research has focused on mechanisms that coordinate the activities of large number of genes in cell fate control. We made a series of discoveries that introduced the important and pervasive roles of long noncoding RNAs in biological regulation. My group has substantial experience in epigenetics and RNA biology, including invention of new methods for epigenomic profiling, map RNA occupancy on chromatin, and define RNA structures genome-wide. My group pioneered methods to identify key regulators of large-scale transcriptional programs; these methods have been highly fruitful for studies of development, cancer, and aging.

As an anesthesiologist, pain medicine specialist, and clinical epidemiologist, my research interests span development of novel psychotherapeutic interventions at the intersection of pain, prescription opioid addiction, and psychology. As an NIH-funded researcher I am working to develop novel interventions (behavioral, medical technology, medical device) to prevent continued pain and opioid use after surgery. My clinical interests include treatment of chronic pelvic pain conditions including painful bladder syndrome/interstitial cystitis, endometriosis, pelvic floor myofascial pain, pudendal neuralgia, peripheral nerve entrapments, pelvic adhesions, vulvodynia, and chronic constipation.

The Pigmented Lesion and Melanoma Clinic at Stanford Medicine Outpatient Center specializes in evaluating and monitoring patients at increased risk for melanoma due to mole patterns and family history. As part of the Stanford Cancer Center, the clinic employs expert doctors who collaborate across various specialties to provide advanced preventative care and treatment options. This clinic offers comprehensive services for patients with cutaneous skin melanoma and atypical nevi, ensuring ongoing surveillance and the latest therapeutic approaches. With a commitment to excellence, the clinic is recognized as part of the National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center. Generated from the website