
Trae Dunn
Stanford MD/PhD Candidate | Co-Founder | PhD Admissions Expert
Studied at Stanford University School of Medicine
Works at SynaptoBoost
Available Wednesday at 5:00 PM UTC
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Trae's Coaching Offerings
Custom hourly · $100/hr
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Trae’s PhD Programs Qualifications
As a current MD-PhD candidate at Stanford University School of Medicine, I bring a wealth of experience in both medical and scientific research. My journey includes co-founding SynaptoBoost, where I am actively involved in developing innovative therapeutics for Drug-Resistant Epilepsy. With a strong foundation in research from prestigious institutions like MIT and Stanford, I have honed my skills in identifying and analyzing complex biological interactions. I am passionate about guiding aspiring PhD candidates through the intricate application process, leveraging my firsthand experience and insights. Let's work together to craft a compelling application that showcases your unique strengths and potential. Reach out to start your journey towards a successful PhD application!
Trae can help with:
Letters of Recommendation
Essays
Application Strategy
Resume
Interviews
School Selection
Work Experience

Co founder
SynaptoBoost
January 2025 - Present
Working to develop the first disease modify therapeutic to treat Drug-Resistant-Epilepsy via Stanford SPARK Funding.

Research Intern
University of Alabama at Birmingham
June 2021 - May 2022
Research intern in Dr. Erik Roberon's lab characterizing the specificity of a novel small molecule inhibitor of Tau-SH3 interaction in vitro

Summer scholar
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
June 2019 - August 2019
Gould Fellow for the MIT Summer Research Program Bio (MSRP-Bio) where I identified suppressors of hira-1 and xnp-1 and analyzed whether stress responses were properly terminated in hira-1 and xnp-1 mutants in Nobel Laureate Dr. Robert Horvitz’s Lab under Dr. Kirk Burkhart’s supervision

Summer scholar
Carbon
June 2018 - August 2018
2018 Birla Carbon Summer Research Program Scholar where I studied the ztf-29 transcription factor mutation (PRDM16 ortholog) role in nervous system development in C. elegans
Education

Stanford University School of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine - MD
2022 - 2030

Stanford University School of Medicine
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Chemical & Systems Biology
2024 - 2028
Thesis Advisor: Nathanael Gray