Anthony Ricci

Dr. Ricci is a Professor of Otolaryngology (Head and Neck Surgery) at Stanford University, with a courtesy appointment in Molecular and Cellular Physiology. He is deeply committed to expanding access to scientific education and has played a pivotal role in developing programs that support students from underserved backgrounds. As the director of the Neuroscience Graduate Program for eight years, he co-founded the ADVANCE Summer Institute, an onboarding program for incoming bioscience graduate students, and served as its faculty lead for over a decade. Dr. Ricci has also contributed to the creation of the Bioscience Diversity Advisory Committee and the Propel postdoctoral fellows program, which aids in transitioning postdocs to faculty positions. His recent efforts include leading the Health Equity Education initiative, which provides research opportunities for scholars from underrepresented backgrounds. Recognized for his contributions to diversity and inclusion in the biosciences, Dr. Ricci has received multiple awards, including the Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion award from Stanford Biosciences.

Education

• PhD, Tulane University, Neuroscience (1992)
• BA, Case Western Reserve University, Chemistry (1985)