Dr. Cordelia Manickam

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Cordelia Manickam is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery at Duke University. She has a background in veterinary medicine and holds a Ph.D. from Ohio State University, where she specialized in medical research. Her academic journey includes a postdoctoral fellowship at Harvard Medical School, focusing on innovative approaches in immunology related to SIV infection. Her research interests revolve around the roles of eosinophils and natural killer cell receptor-expressing B cells as regulators of mucosal immunity, exploring the intricate mechanisms of microbial innate immunity. Cordelia has been awarded multiple grants from the National Institutes of Health to further her studies in these critical areas. She has previously served as a Medical Instructor in the Department of Surgery, contributing to education and training in surgical practices.

Research Interests

Eosinophils SIV Infection Mucosal Immunity Natural Killer Cells Microbial Innate Immune Mechanisms

Experience

Medical Instructor

— Present

Department of Surgery • Duke University

Instructing and guiding medical students in the field of surgery.

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
Application Checklist
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  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Resume/CV
  • Application Fee ($95)
  • Video Introduction
Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)