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Dennis Ko is an Associate Professor in the Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology at Duke University. He also holds associate positions in the Departments of Medicine and Cell Biology. His research focuses on using cellular genome-wide association studies (GWAS) to understand human genetic variation and its impact on host-pathogen interactions. His long-term goal is to comprehend the genetic basis of differences in susceptibility to infections and related inflammatory disorders, employing a combination of experimental and computational approaches. He aims to identify genetic differences that may provide insights into new cell biology pathways linked to human disease susceptibility. Ko has been involved in several NIH-funded grants related to infectious diseases, focusing on improving public health outcomes related to infectious diseases that are responsible for a significant portion of global mortality.
Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)