Dr. Niraj Patel

Associate Professor

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Biography

Niraj Patel is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Duke University, specializing in Allergy and Immunology. He completed his medical degree at the University of Louisville, School of Medicine in 2000. His research focuses on primary immunodeficiency diseases and includes clinical trials aimed at assessing the safety and efficacy of treatments. Dr. Patel has been involved in several significant grants and studies, including those exploring the long-term safety of TAK-881 in subjects with primary immunodeficiency diseases. He has received funding from notable institutions such as Takeda Development Center and the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. Dr. Patel's commitment to improving the recognition, diagnosis, and treatment of conditions like X-linked Chronic Granulomatous Disease is evidenced by his efforts in developing a national registry for female carriers. His prior appointment as an Instructor in the Department of Pediatrics provided him with valuable teaching experience as he continues to advance the field of pediatric immunology.

Research Interests

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)