Dr. Janice Massey

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Biography

Janice Munn Massey is a Professor of Neurology and Senior Vice Chair in the Department of Neurology at Duke University. She specializes in neuromuscular diseases, focusing on myasthenia gravis, Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome, botulinum toxins, and electromyography. Dr. Massey has significant expertise in treating dystonic disorders, including cervical dystonia and limb focal dystonia, as well as blepharospasm. She received her medical degree from Georgetown University in 1990. Dr. Massey has been actively involved in clinical research, contributing to studies evaluating long-term safety and efficacy of treatments for these complex conditions. Her leadership roles include serving on the Board of Directors for the American Academy of Neurology from 2013 to 2015, and she has held the position of President in both the American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine and the Society of Clinical Neurologists. She has made significant contributions to the field through various grants and has been instrumental in advancing therapy strategies for neuromuscular disorders.

Research Interests

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)