Dr. Douglas Raburn

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Douglas Joe Raburn is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Duke University, where he serves as the Director of the IVF Lab. Dr. Raburn is part of a multidisciplinary team within the Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility division, specializing in optimizing patient outcomes in assisted reproduction. His research is focused on the biology of gametes, embryos, and reproductive tissues, which is crucial for improving assisted reproductive technologies. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Nebraska Medical Center and is certified as a High-complexity Clinical Laboratory Director by the American Board of Bioanalysis. Throughout his career, Dr. Raburn has received significant grants for research, including a project awarded by the National Institutes of Health on pregnancy and neonatal health.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Assistant Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Director, IVF Lab

— Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Responsible for the management and operations of the IVF Lab within the Duke Fertility Center.

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)