Dr. Darell Bigner

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Biography

Darell Doty Bigner is the E. L. Lucille F. Jones Cancer Distinguished Research Professor at Duke University School of Medicine and a leading researcher at the Duke Cancer Institute. With over 44 years of experience, his work primarily focuses on the causes and mechanisms of brain tumors and developing new therapies. He was the founding Director of the Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center, coordinating research efforts among faculty members engaged in various research projects related to molecular etiology, epidemiology, signal transduction, and clinical trials. His notable research contributions include the identification of novel target molecules for therapy and the development of monoclonal antibody therapies for brain tumors, achieving significant survival rates in patients. Under his leadership, the center has produced high-impact publications and trained numerous medical professionals, contributing extensively to the fields of neuro-oncology and experimental pathology. Bigner has been awarded multiple grants and prestigious awards throughout his career, including the NCI MERIT Award and the Outstanding Investigator Award in 2022.

Research Interests

Brain Tumors Molecular Targeted Therapies Translational Research Oncolytic Viruses Monoclonal Antibodies

Experience

E. L. Lucille F. Jones Cancer Distinguished Research Professor

1987-01-01 — Present

Duke University School of Medicine • Durham, NC

Holds the distinguished title in the School of Medicine focusing on cancer research.

Professor of Neurosurgery

2017-01-01 — Present

Duke University School of Medicine • Durham, NC

Serves as a Professor in Neurosurgery, contributing to clinical and research advancements.

Chief, Division of Experimental Pathology

1994-01-01 — Present

Duke University School of Medicine • Durham, NC

Led the division focusing on research concerning experimental pathology.

Professor of Pathology

1999-01-01 — Present

Duke University School of Medicine • Durham, NC

Engaged in educating medical students and conducting research in pathology.

Professor of Surgery

1999-01-01 — Present

Duke University School of Medicine • Durham, NC

Involved in surgery departments teaching and research.

Member

1972-01-01 — Present

Duke Cancer Institute • Durham, NC

Member of the Duke Cancer Institute focusing on collaborative cancer research efforts.

Awards

#1

NCI MERIT Award

2022-01-01
#1

Outstanding Investigator Award

2022-01-01

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)