Dr. Allen Song

Professor

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Biography

Allen W. Song is a renowned professor at the Duke University Pratt School of Engineering, specializing in structural functional MRI methodologies, particularly focusing on advancing high-resolution imaging techniques for human brain imaging. His research aims to improve the understanding of functional brain signals and the spatiotemporal characteristics of blood oxygenation level dependent contrast. Additionally, he invests significant effort in applying and validating developed methods to study functional neuroanatomy in humans, contributing notably to the field of neuroimaging. Dr. Song has had an extensive academic career, previously holding positions at Emory University and the National Institutes of Health. He is actively involved in teaching and directing a research center focused on brain imaging analysis, publishing numerous influential papers in prestigious journals, and receiving distinctions such as the National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development Program award.

Research Interests

Experience

Director

2015-06-26 — Present

Center for Brain Imaging Analysis • Duke University, NC

Leading the center focused on advancing imaging techniques and research.

Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

Department of Radiology • Duke University, NC

Teaching and conducting research in radiology and brain imaging.

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)