Dr. John Duda

Professor

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Biography

John Eric Duda is a Professor in the Department of Neurology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. He serves as the Director of the Parkinson's Disease Research, Education, and Clinical Center at the Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center. His research focuses on the mechanisms underlying neurodegeneration and neurotrauma, with a special interest in Parkinson's disease. Duda completed his B.S. in Psychology at Pennsylvania State University in 1987 and received his M.D. from Thomas Jefferson University in 1994. He underwent extensive post-graduate training, including a residency in Neurology and a fellowship in Neuropathology at the Hospital University of Pennsylvania. Duda has been integral in advancing clinical practices and research in the field of neurology, particularly concerning neurodegenerative diseases.

Research Interests

Experience

Director

— Present

Parkinson's Disease Research, Education Clinical Center • Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center, University of Pennsylvania

Co-Director

— Present

Center Neurotrauma, Neurodegeneration Restoration • Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center, University of Pennsylvania

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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