Dr. Joseph Keane

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Joseph Keane, MD, is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Boston University's Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary, Allergy, Sleep & Critical Care Medicine. He completed his clinical research post-doctoral fellowship in Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine. Dr. Keane's prominent research interests include the host immune response in tuberculosis and the development of improved diagnostic tests for the disease. He serves as the director of the TB service at St. James’s Hospital, a designated supra-regional center for tuberculosis. His research has received funding from institutions such as the Health Research Board and the Science Foundation Ireland. Dr. Keane was the recipient of the inaugural William Stokes Award in September 2011, which recognized his contributions to tuberculosis research. He has contributed significantly to the field through research published in high-impact journals, including New England Journal of Medicine, focusing on the association between tuberculosis reactivation and the use of TNF blockers, and has worked on various funded projects to advance the understanding of tuberculosis-related mechanisms.

Research Interests

Experience

Consultant Respiratory Physician

2002-01-01 — Present

St. James’s Hospital • Dublin, Ireland

Provides consultation in respiratory medicine and directs the TB service.

Requirements for Boston University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.88
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Personal statement
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • LSAT or GRE scores
  • Transcripts through LSAC
Specialization Notes

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