Dr. Fletcher Hartsell

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Fletcher Lee Hartsell is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurology at Duke University. He obtained his M.D. from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill in 2007. His research focuses on emerging therapies for multiple sclerosis (MS), particularly emphasizing immunomodulators and symptomatic therapies. Dr. Hartsell investigates the role of vitamin D in MS immunopathogenesis and the underlying mechanisms of MS symptoms. His work includes secondary analyses using the MURDOCK-MS dataset and studies supported by grants from notable institutions such as the National Institutes of Health and Biogen, Inc. He has contributed to clinical neuroimmunology and the evaluation of medication adherence in MS treatments.

Research Interests

Multiple Sclerosis Immunomodulators Symptomatic Therapies Vitamin D Immunopathogenesis

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Teaching and research in the Department of Neurology focusing on multiple sclerosis.

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)