Dr. Karan Kumar

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Karan Ravindra Kumar serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Duke University School of Medicine and is affiliated with the Duke Clinical Research Institute. His research is dedicated to advancing pediatric healthcare integration through biostatistics and clinical research informatics, with a focus on data science. Karan has significant experience in managing large datasets, notably within the Pediatrix Medical Group Clinical Data Warehouse and the NICHD-funded Pediatric Trials Network, contributing essential insights into disease patterns for pediatric drug labeling. He actively supports pediatric research initiatives and is involved in the exploration of automation in data integration for clinical trials, all aimed at enhancing pediatric health outcomes. Karan is enthusiastic about utilizing his expertise in biostatistics, database management, and predictive analytics in future research projects.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

Duke University School of Medicine • Durham, NC

Leads research initiatives in pediatric healthcare, emphasizing data integration and analytics.

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
Application Checklist
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  • Application Fee ($95)
  • Video Introduction
Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)