Dr. Nikolai Skiba

Associate Professor

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Biography

Nikolai Skiba is an Associate Professor at Duke University's Department of Ophthalmology, focusing on mass spectrometry-based proteomics to study proteins in eye tissues and sub-cellular compartments. His research emphasizes understanding the mechanisms of vision, particularly identifying proteins in retinal photoreceptor cells and how their modifications vary under different light conditions, genotypes, and diseases. His work offers valuable insights into the molecular basis of vision and the biology of photoreceptor cells. Skiba collaborates with basic scientists and clinicians to meet the proteomic needs of the department, which includes identifying biomolecules in biological samples, detecting post-translational modifications, and elucidating protein-protein interactions. He has a rich academic background with extensive experience in various prestigious institutions.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2021-01-01 — Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Teaching and research in the Department of Ophthalmology.

Assistant Research Professor

2001-01-01 — 2021-01-01

Duke University • Durham, NC

Conducting research in ophthalmology.

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)