SharonSookdeoDrostMD(She/Her)

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Dr. Sharon Drost is a Stanford-educated and trained Adult Neurologist (Stanford University MD '02, Intern '03, Neurology Residency '05, Chief Resident Neurology '06). After training she built a Solo Private Neurology Practice and became a member of Medical Staff and the Stroke team at Good Samaritan Hospital, working at these until 2012. In order to combine her high-technology interests and Medical training, Dr. Drost then joined the Medical Advisory Board of Doximity, Inc. in 2012, served on the Board of Governors for the Stanford Medical Alumni Association (SMAA) from 2011 to 2017, and volunteered as a Stanford School of Medicine Admissions Rater and Interviewer since 2011. Dr. Drost is a lifelong learner, with interests ranging from Clinical Research and Biomedical Ethics to Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare. Dr. Drost is an enthusiastic Mentor and tireless volunteer with bold goals to improve healthcare access, equity, and quality. Dr. Drost will graduate in May 2024 with an MPH (Health Policy and Management concentration) from the UC Berkeley School of Public Health.

General neurology, Electroencephalography, Headache medicine, Multiple sclerosis, Dementia, Scleroderma, Lung transplantation, Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders, Diabetes, Public health, Medical information sciences, Pain management, Headache disorders, Living donor transplant surgery, Clinical protocols, Biostatistics, Autoimmune diseases, Transplantation conditioning, Post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder, Renal transplantation, General Neurology and IT, organ and tissue transplantation immune tolerance, Dermatology basic science research

UC Berkeley School of Public HealthMPH Candidate, Public Health, Concentration in Health Policy and Management, 2021 - 2024
Stanford University School of MedicineCertificate, AI in Healthcare, coursera.org/verify/specialization/5S4NZ4F3FZ48, 2020 - 2021
Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford UniversityChief Residency, Neurology, 2005 - 2006
Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford UniversityResidency, Neurology, 2003 - 2005
Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford UniversityInternship, Internal Medicine, 2002 - 2003
Stanford University School of MedicineClass of 2002, MD

The Integrated Strategic Plan STAR Award Stanford School of Medicine, 2018
United States Patent, "Neural transmission modeled by a low-power high-speed capacitively-coupled CMOS input amplifier" United States Patent # 6,472,931, 2002
Stanford University Medical Scholars Research Fellowship Stanford University Medical School, 1999

PubMed

Topical ointment therapy benefits premature infants.
Nopper, A. J., Horii, K. A., Sookdeo-Drost, S., Wang, T. H., Mancini, A. J., Lane, A. T.> ;J Pediatr. 1996 May
Induction of the skin endogenous protective mitochondrial MnSOD by Vitreoscilla filiformis extract.
Mahe, Y. F., Martin, R., Aubert, L., Billoni, N., Collin, C., Pruche, F., Bastien, P., Drost, S. S., Lane, A. T., Meybeck, A.> ;Int J Cosmet Sci. 2006 Aug
Semipermeable dressings improve epidermal barrier function in premature infants.
Mancini, A. J., Sookdeo-Drost, S., Madison, K. C., Smoller, B. R., Lane, A. T.> ;Pediatr Res. 1994 Sep

Journal Articles

Increased Migration of Human Fetal Keratinocytes Occurs Without Accompanying Changes in Attachment or Integrin Expression.
Sookdeo-Drost S, Chen JD, Woodley DT, Lane AT., Wounds, 7:203-210
Effects of Repeated Application of Emollient Cream to Premature Neonates' Skin.
Lane AT, Drost SS., Pediatrics, 92:415-419
The Benefits of Topical Ointment Therapy.
Nopper AJ, Horii KA, Sookdeo-Drost S, Wang TH, Mancini AJ, Lane AT., Skin and Allergy News, page 3
Sookdeo-Drost S, Horii KA, Lane AT. Topical Vegetable Oil Therapy for Premature Infants.
Sookdeo-Drost S, Horii KA, Lane AT., Journal of Pediatrics, (letter), 130:331
Topical Oinment Therapy versus Incubators.
Sookdeo-Drost S, Horii KA, Lane AT., Journal of Pediatrics, (letter), 130:334
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Abstracts/Posters

Therapy of the premature infant’s skin with Eucerin Creme.
Lane AT, Drost SS., Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 98:601
Topical Ointment Therapy Has Systemic Benefits for Premature Infants.
Nopper AJ, Horii K, Sookdeo-Drost S, Mancini AJ, Lane AT., Clinical Research, 42:90A
Topical Ointment Therapy Has Systemic Benefits for Premature Infants.
Lane AT, Nopper AJ, Horii K, Sookdeo-Drost S, Mancini AJ., Pediatric Dermatology, 12:71
Increased Migration of Human Fetal Keratinocytes Occurs Without Accompanying Changes in Attachment or Integrin Expression.
Sookdeo-Drost S, Chen JD, Woodley DT, Lane AT., J of Investigative Derm. 104:610
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Lectures

Lane AT, Drost SS. Therapy of the premature infant’s skin with Eucerin® Creme.
Presented at the Society for Investigative Dermatology
Mancini AJ, Sookdeo-Drost S, Madison KC, Smoller BR, Lane AT. Semipermeable Dressings Improve Epidermal Barrier Function in Premature Infants.
Presented at the Society for Investigative Dermatology
Nopper AJ, Horii K, Sookdeo-Drost S, Mancini AJ, Lane AT. Topical Ointment Therapy Has Systemic Benefits for Premature Infants.
Presented at the Western Clinical Research Meeting
Sookdeo-Drost S, Chen JD, Woodley DT, Lane AT. Increased Migration of Human Fetal Keratinocytes Occurs Without Accompanying Changes in Attachment or Integrin Expression.
Presented at the Society for Investigative Dermatology
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Other

Guest Speaker at the Stanford Medical Alumni Association Sierra Camp weekend "Social Media and the Practice of Medicine"
Sharon Drost, M.D.
Stanford Sierra Camp
Guest Speaker representing the Neurology specialty at the annual "EXPLORE" events for Stanford medical students
Sharon Drost, M.D., Feb. 2016-present
Stanford School of Medicine

Stanford University Medical Scholars Research FellowshipIn-vivo Photoprotective Effects of Thermal Plancton1998 - 1999
Clinical Studies Coordinator and Research AssistantResearch Assistant and Clinical Studies Coordinator for (Chairman) Dr. Alfred Lane in Stanford University Medical Center Department of Dermatology1991 - 1997