Dr. Jeffrey Lawson

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Jeffrey Lawson is an Adjunct Professor at Duke University in the Department of Surgery, with a focus on Vascular and Endovascular Surgery. He completed his M.D. and Ph.D. at the University of Vermont. His research interests encompass vascular biology, particularly cellular differentiation in vascular tissue, and the proteolytic regulation of blood coagulation. He investigates inflammatory-mediated thrombosis and the development of bioengineered blood vessels. Clinically, his work involves novel therapies in cardiovascular surgery, thrombosis-related procedures, and the use of biologics. Over the years, Dr. Lawson has been the recipient of significant grants from institutions such as the National Institutes of Health, contributing to a variety of studies from skeletal muscle remodeling in peripheral artery disease to the maturation of arteriovenous fistulas. He has held various academic positions at Duke, including Associate Professor and Assistant Professor roles in the departments of Surgery and Pathology. Dr. Lawson's contributions to medical devices and bioengineering highlight his commitment to improving patient outcomes in vascular health.

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)