Dr. Annick Desjardins

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Biography

Annick Desjardins is a Professor of Neurology and Neurosurgery at Duke University, where she is also a member of the Duke Cancer Institute. Her research primarily focuses on neuro-oncology and innovative therapeutic strategies for patients with glioblastoma, a highly aggressive brain tumor. Dr. Desjardins has completed her medical training at the University of Sherbrooke in Canada, where she also served her residency in neurology. With training from Duke University in Neuro-Oncology, she has led numerous clinical trials aimed at assessing new treatment modalities and improving outcomes for glioma patients. Dr. Desjardins has been involved in significant studies including the evaluation of oncolytic viruses and standardizing response criteria in novel therapies, actively participating in national and international conferences to disseminate her findings. She has received multiple grants from national institutes and organizations, attesting to her research's impact and importance in the field of neuro-oncology. Additionally, Dr. Desjardins is committed to educating the next generation of medical professionals through her teaching and mentoring roles within the department.

Research Interests

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)