Dr. Kate Hoffman

Associate Professor

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Biography

Kate Hoffman is an Associate Research Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Duke University and a member of the Duke Cancer Institute. Her research focuses on the impact of environmental factors on health, particularly the effects of semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOCs) during early life on immune function. She has received various grants from institutions such as the National Institutes of Health and the Environmental Protection Agency to study topics including chemical exposures in residential environments and thyroid hormone regulation in relation to flame retardants. Kate's expertise is rooted in her academic background with a Ph.D. from Boston University. She teaches courses on environmental health and conducts independent studies and projects related to her research interests.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Research Professor

— Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Conducts research in environmental health and pediatrics.

Assistant Professor

— Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Taught courses related to environmental science and health.

Visiting Assistant Professor

— Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Temporary position focused on research and teaching in environmental sciences.

Courses

Master's Project Independent Studies and Projects Environmental Health Epidemiology

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)