Dr. Akankshi Munjal

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Akankshi Munjal is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Cell Biology at Duke University. Her research focuses on the principles of tissue morphogenesis, utilizing zebrafish models to study organ development. She has a Ph.D. from the Marseille Developmental Biology Institute in France, where she investigated various aspects of developmental biology. Akankshi's innovative work has garnered recognition and funding from prestigious organizations, including the Vallee Foundation and the National Institutes of Health, supporting projects that explore cellular feedback mechanisms and the role of dynamic forces in organ formation. She is passionate about educating future scientists and actively teaches advanced courses in Cell & Molecular Biology at Duke University, guiding students through complex biological concepts and research methodologies.

Research Interests

Courses

Cell & Molecular Biology Module III Cell & Molecular Biology Module II Research Independent Study

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)