Dr. Marc Ryser

Associate Professor

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Biography

Marc D. Ryser conducts research on cancer early detection with a particular focus on breast cancer overdiagnosis and overtreatment. He employs a multi-scale approach, generating and analyzing biological, clinical, and population data utilizing various mathematical, statistical, and computational tools. He teaches an immersive research seminar for undergraduate students titled 'Math & Medicine,' guiding them through complex concepts and applications of mathematics in medical contexts.

Research Interests

Cancer Early Detection Breast Cancer Overdiagnosis Breast Cancer Overtreatment Mathematical Modeling Statistical Analysis

Experience

Adjunct Professor

2021-01-01 — Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Teaching courses in mathematics with applications in medicine.

Associate Research Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Conducting research in population health sciences and cancer diagnostics.

Courses

MATH 89S: First-Year Seminar

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)