Dr. Joel Collier

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Biography

Joel Collier is a professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Duke University and serves as the Associate Dean for Doctoral Education. He is a recognized expert in the design and investigation of biomaterials, focusing on their applications in mitigating adaptive immune responses. His research significantly advances the development of innovative treatments for various conditions, including infectious diseases, cancer, and chronic inflammation. Through the Collier Lab, he leads efforts to understand how materials interact with the immune system to facilitate therapeutic responses. His contributions have earned him several accolades within the field of biomaterials and medical engineering.

Research Interests

Awards

#2024

Clemson Award for Basic Research

#2020

John L. Imhoff Distinguished Teaching Award

#2017

Fellow

Courses

EGR 790: Special Topics Engineering EGR 393: Research Projects Engineering BME 890: Advanced Topics PhD Students BME 792: Continuation Graduate Independent Study BME 791: Graduate Independent Study BME 790: Advanced Topics Graduate Students BME 494: Projects Biomedical Engineering (GE)

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)