Dr. Bruce Sullenger

Professor

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Biography

Bruce Alan Sullenger is a distinguished professor in the Department of Surgery at Duke University, where he holds multiple professorships across several disciplines including Cell Biology, Neurosurgery, and Pharmacology. His primary research focuses on translational research and the development of RNA-based therapeutic agents aimed at treating a variety of diseases. His laboratory works on a range of projects, including the isolation and characterization of RNA and DNA aptamers to block proteins linked to cardiovascular diseases, developing tumor-targeting strategies for siRNAs and miRNAs, reprogramming cells using mRNA delivery, and exploring novel methods to control inflammation. His work, recognized for its innovative approach to harnessing the versatility of RNA as a biological macromolecule, positions him at the forefront of therapeutic development in molecular therapeutics. Through collaboration with the Molecular Therapeutics program at Duke, Sullenger aims to expedite the advancement and testing of these novel therapeutics in clinical settings.

Research Interests

Courses

Research Independent Study Research Independent Study 1 Research Independent Study 2

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)