Dr. Nirmala Ramanujam

Professor

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Biography

Nirmala Ramanujam is the Robert W. Carr, Jr., Distinguished Professor at Duke University, specializing in Biomedical Engineering, Cancer Pharmacology, and Cancer Biology. She is also a Research Professor in Global Health. Throughout her career, she has focused on developing technological solutions that improve cancer detection and treatment, particularly for women's cancers. Her work has led to the creation of pioneering tools such as the Pocket Colposcope and Callascope, integrating deep learning algorithms for global cervical cancer prevention. Prof. Ramanujam founded the Center for Global Women’s Health Technologies and established a global consortium titled Women Inspired strategies health (WISH) to enhance cancer detection capabilities in underserved regions. Recognized for her contributions to the field, she has received numerous accolades including the DOD Breast Cancer Innovator Award and the IEEE Biomedical Engineering Award. She has also pioneered educational initiatives intersecting engineering and global health, successfully reaching thousands of students worldwide. Her upcoming textbook, 'Biomedical Engineering Global Health', is poised to address the intersection of health systems and advanced technologies for broader access to care in the 21st century.

Research Interests

Experience

Robert W. Carr, Jr. Distinguished Professor

2013-01-01 — Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Serves as a professor in Biomedical Engineering, focusing on women's health technology and cancer treatment solutions.

Awards

#2024

DOD Breast Cancer Innovator Award

#2023

IEEE Biomedical Engineering Award

Courses

ISS 796T: Bass Connections Information, Society & Culture Research Team ISS 396T: Bass Connections Information, Society & Culture Research Team BME 494: Projects Biomedical Engineering BME 493: Projects Biomedical Engineering BME 462L: Design Developing World BME 290L: Intermediate Topics Lab BME 290: Intermediate Topics

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)