Dr. Bradley Kolls

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dr. Bradley Kolls is an Associate Professor in the Department of Neurology at Duke University, with dual positions in Neurosurgery. He is affiliated with the Duke Clinical Research Institute and is a clinical neurophysiologist. His research is focused on improving the monitoring of brain function, particularly in critical care settings, and developing new patient monitoring methods that integrate physiological monitoring with recorded electroencephalography (EEG). He investigates the central nervous system's responses to various types of brain injuries, including closed head injuries and strokes. His work employs mouse models to explore the molecular events that contribute to secondary brain injuries and epileptic sequelae. Dr. Kolls has also been involved in several research grants aimed at enhancing neurology practices, including software developments related to stroke treatment and predictive models for traumatic brain injury.

Research Interests

Courses

NEUROSCI 494: Research Independent Study 2 NEUROSCI 493: Research Independent Study 1 BRAINSOC 796T: Bass Connections Brain & Society Research Team BRAINSOC 795T: Bass Connections Brain & Society Research Team BRAINSOC 395: Bass Connections Brain Society: Interdisciplinary Team Projects BRAINSOC 394T: Bass Connections Brain & Society Research Team BRAINSOC 393T: Bass Connections Brain & Society Research Team BRAINSOC 389T: Bass Connections Brain & Society Research Team BRAINSOC 388T: Bass Connections Brain & Society Research Team

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)