Dr. Daniel Laskowitz

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Biography

Daniel Laskowitz is a Professor in the Department of Neurology at Duke University, where he is also an Assistant Dean of Scholarly Education and the Director of the Duke Clinical Research Institute. His research centers on understanding the central nervous system's response to acute injury, particularly through molecular biology and animal modeling techniques. Laskowitz's laboratory investigates microglial activation and its role in the inflammatory response that exacerbates secondary injuries following acute brain insults such as stroke and closed head injury. He employs clinically relevant small animal models and cell culture systems to explore oxidative stress and inflammatory mechanisms involved in brain injury while examining novel therapeutic strategies for clinical application. He is committed to translational research that aims to bridge the gap between laboratory findings and clinical practice, actively engaging in research protocols that involve patients dealing with acute brain injuries. His research is pivotal in developing new diagnostic markers and treatment strategies to improve outcomes for patients suffering from stroke and related neurological conditions.

Research Interests

Central Nervous System Injury Microglial Activation Inflammatory Response Neuroprotection Stroke Animal Modeling Translational Research Molecular Biology Cell Culture Techniques

Awards

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A.A. Bennet Award

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Chairman Award Excellence

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Faculty inductee

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Annual Scientific Award

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Fellow

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Fellow

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Paul Beeson Physician Faculty Scholar

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National Stroke Association Fellowship

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Genentech Young Investigator Award

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Upjohn Pharmacia Award

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American Association Neurology Resident Scholar Award

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Sandoz Award

Courses

THESIS 301B: Thesis OPTRS 301B: Optional Research Studies INTERDIS 312B: Research Ethics CRS 301B: CONTINUATION RESEARCH STUDY

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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Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GRE General
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Department of Biomedical Engineering (PhD program)

Master Program
Requirements
GRE General
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Calculus Discrete Mathematics Data Structures Algorithms
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Department of Computer Science (MS program)

Doctorate Program
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TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
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Department of Computer Science (PhD program)

Master Program
Requirements
GRE General
Prerequisites
Calculus-based Probability and Mathematical Statistics sequence Matrix Algebra Applied Regression Analysis
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Department of Statistical Science (MS program)

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GRE General
Prerequisites
Multivariate Calculus Linear Algebra Real Analysis Calculus-based Mathematical Statistics/Probability
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Department of Statistical Science (PhD program)

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in biological sciences, chemistry or engineering
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Department of Pharmacology and Cancer Biology (Molecular Cancer Biology PhD)

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
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Department of Biology (PhD program)