Dr. Dani Bolognesi

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Biography

Dani Paul Bolognesi is a James B. Duke Distinguished Professor Emeritus in the Department of Surgery at Duke University. He has a long-standing research career focused on inflammation-driven metastatic progression in breast cancer and host-virus interactions during acute infections. His work has been recognized and supported by multiple grant awards from the National Institutes of Health. Bolognesi has also held several significant positions, including Vice Chair of the Department of Surgery and Professor of Virology in the Department of Microbiology. His educational background includes a Ph.D. from Duke University, obtained in 1967, marking the beginning of his influential career in medicine and research. Bolognesi has contributed extensively to the field of virology and surgical sciences, with special attention to the immune reconstitution in HIV infection and the development of therapeutic approaches using nucleic acid binding polymers.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor Emeritus

— Present

Department of Surgery • Durham, NC

Served in a distinguished role with focus on surgical sciences.

Vice Chair

— Present

Department of Surgery • Durham, NC

Oversaw departmental operations and initiatives.

Professor of Virology

— Present

Department of Microbiology • Durham, NC

Led research and academic programs in virology.

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)