Dr. David Katz

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Biography

David Katz is the Nello L. Teer, Jr. Distinguished Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Duke University. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley, in 1972. His research focuses on drug transport modeling, particularly in the context of microbicides and reproductive health. Katz has pioneered the field of vaginal drug delivery systems, emphasizing the design and evaluation of microbicidal formulations to prevent the transmission of HIV. He has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals, contributing significantly to the understanding of pharmacokinetics and drug delivery mechanisms in reproductive biomedicine. His work continues to influence the design of effective vaginal microbicides and to inform clinical applications that can enhance women's health. Katz has been recognized with several awards, including the Klein Family Distinguished Teaching Award and the Capers Marion McDonald Award for Excellence in Teaching and Research. He is also a Fellow of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering, highlighting his contributions to the interdisciplinary field of biomedical engineering and his commitment to education in the field.

Research Interests

Awards

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Klein Family Distinguished Teaching Award

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Capers Marion McDonald Award

Courses

BME 792: Continuation Graduate Independent Study BME 790: Advanced Topics Graduate Students BME 494: Projects Biomedical Engineering (GE) BME 493: Projects Biomedical Engineering (GE) BME 394: Projects Biomedical Engineering (GE)

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)