Dr. Brian Mac Grory

Associate Professor

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Biography

Brian C. Mac Grory is an Associate Professor of Neurology and Ophthalmology at Duke University School of Medicine. He completed his medical degree at University College Dublin in 2011, followed by an internship at St. Vincent's University Hospital in Dublin. He trained in neurology residency and vascular neurology fellowship at Yale School of Medicine, where he served as a faculty member for three years before joining Duke in 2020. His clinical practice focuses on vascular and general neurology across various settings, with a particular interest in central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO) and the development of a center of excellence for treating this condition. He has led the development of a scientific consensus statement on CRAO management endorsed by multiple professional medical societies in the U.S. With over 150 peer-reviewed publications, his research on retinal vascular disease has received funding from key institutions including the National Institutes of Health and the American Heart Association. He is involved in various committees and awards recognizing his contributions to stroke care and research.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Duke University School of Medicine • Durham, NC

Teaching and conducting research in neurology and ophthalmology.

Assistant Professor

— Present

Brown University • Providence, RI

Engaged in teaching and research activities in neurology.

Clinical Fellow

— Present

Yale University • New Haven, CT

Completed clinical fellowship in vascular neurology.

Awards

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Stroke Progress Innovation Award

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Early Career Investigator Award

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)