Dr. Rachel Factor

Associate Professor

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Biography

Rachel Elizabeth Factor is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pathology at Duke University. She is also a member of the Duke Cancer Institute. With a medical degree obtained from Yeshiva University, Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 2002, she has dedicated her career to advancing research and education in pathology. Her recent work involves multiple grants aiming to improve cancer treatment and diagnosis, including innovative approaches to breast cancer therapies and cervical cancer prevention. Her expertise extends to the genomic profiling of malignant tumors and the utilization of technology in molecular pathology. As a faculty member, she is committed to excellence in teaching and research, significantly impacting the field of surgical pathology and oncology.

Research Interests

Pathology Cancer Research Molecular Pathology Genomic Profiling Cervical Cancer Prevention

Experience

Instructor

— Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Instructor in the Department of Pathology at Duke University.

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
Application Checklist
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  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Resume/CV
  • Application Fee ($95)
  • Video Introduction
Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)