Dr. Ann Mckee

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Biography

Ann McKee is a renowned neurologist and neuropathologist at Boston University, recognized for her pivotal research in neurodegenerative diseases, particularly Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE). She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Wisconsin and obtained her medical degree from the Case Western Reserve School of Medicine. After completing her residency in neurology at Cleveland Metropolitan General Hospital and fellowship in neuropathology at Massachusetts General Hospital, she served as an Assistant Professor in Neuropathology at Harvard Medical School before advancing to the position of Professor at the Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine at Boston University. McKee directs the Neuropathology Service at the New England Veterans Administration Medical Centers and plays a critical role in multiple research initiatives related to Alzheimer’s disease, traumatic brain injuries, and the effects of head trauma in contact sports and military service. Her work on the clinical-pathological spectrum of trauma-induced neurodegenerative diseases has garnered national attention, particularly an influential case series published in the Journal of the American Medical Association that revealed the presence of CTE in NFL players. McKee is highly esteemed for her contributions to understanding the neurological impacts of repetitive head trauma and her involvement in NIH-sponsored workshops addressing various neurodegenerative conditions.

Research Interests

Requirements for Boston University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.88
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Application Checklist
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  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • LSAT or GRE scores
  • Transcripts through LSAC
Specialization Notes

Department of Law offers JD, LLM, and Master's in Study of Tax Law.