Dr. Alexandra Dumitrescu

Associate Professor

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Biography

Alexandra M. Dumitrescu, MD, PhD, is an endocrinologist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of thyroid diseases. Her research focuses on identifying inherited genetic mutations that cause thyroid diseases. She has worked closely with Dr. Refetoff, a world-renowned expert in genetic diseases of the thyroid. Dr. Dumitrescu is an accomplished author, having contributed to leading textbooks on thyroid diseases, and she has been invited to present her work at national and international conferences. She serves as an ad hoc reviewer for multiple scientific journals and is a member of the editorial board for the Journal of Molecular Endocrinology with the European Society of Endocrinology. Her research activities include funding from various NIH grants, such as R01DK110322, where she served as Principal Investigator, and R01DK015070, where she was Co-Principal Investigator. Throughout her career, she has focused on the pathophysiology of thyroid physiology and inherited disorders, aiming to advance the understanding of these critical health issues.

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Doctorate Program
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TOEFL
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Required:26
Reading
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IELTS
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Reading
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Required:7
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Required:7
Overall
Required:7
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Department of Philosophy