Dr. Madan Kwatra

Associate Professor

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Biography

Madan Mohan Kwatra is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Cell Biology, and Pharmacology & Cancer Biology at Duke University. He leads the Molecular Pharmacology Laboratory, focusing on the molecular basis of glioblastoma and inflammatory skin diseases like atopic dermatitis and prurigo nodularis. His research emphasizes understanding how diseases alter the function of G-protein coupled receptors. Throughout his career, Kwatra has been awarded numerous grants for his research, including innovations in the therapeutic approaches to treating dermatological conditions and glioblastoma. He obtained his Ph.D. from the University of Montreal in 1977 and has held various academic appointments, contributing significantly to his fields of expertise. Kwatra continues to engage in teaching and mentoring, guiding students in independent research studies.

Research Interests

Courses

PHARM 494: Research Independent Study PHARM 493: Research Independent Study

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)