Dr. Jie Deng

Professor

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Biography

Jie Deng is the Andrea B. Laporte Professor at Penn Nursing and serves as the Faculty Director of the Laboratory of Innovative & Translational Nursing Research. Recognized as a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing, Dr. Deng has made significant contributions to understanding secondary lymphedema and the long-term effects faced by cancer survivors. With a PhD from Vanderbilt University and extensive teaching experience, she is dedicated to mentoring students across various levels. Her pioneering research on head and neck lymphedema, funded by the National Institutes of Health and other reputable organizations, addresses vital aspects of cancer survivorship. Dr. Deng has been invited to present her findings at national and international conferences, establishing her as a leading expert in her field. Her work has been influential in developing innovative assessment and management strategies for lymphedema, aiming to improve patient outcomes and enhance the quality of life for survivors.

Research Interests

Experience

Faculty Director

2010-01-01 — Present

Laboratory of Innovative & Translational Nursing Research • Penn Nursing

Director of research initiatives focused on cancer survivorship.

Professor

2010-01-01 — Present

University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA

Teaching nursing courses and mentoring graduate students.

Awards

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Fellow

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
Application Checklist
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