Dr. Ricardo Henao

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dr. Ricardo Henao is an Associate Professor at Duke University, holding positions in the Department of Biostatistics & Bioinformatics, the Department of Surgery, and the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. He is also a member of the Duke Clinical Research Institute and the Duke Center for Applied Genomics and Precision Medicine. Having earned his Ph.D. from the Technical University of Denmark in 2011, his research interests centralize around applying machine learning to improve health outcomes, particularly in the context of cardiovascular disorders, genetic testing, and infectious disease epidemiology. His current projects include using machine learning for precision genetic testing to identify monogenic cardiovascular disorders, enhancing predictive models for cardiovascular disease risks in women, and investigating immunoinformatics related to malaria. Through various grants from esteemed institutions like the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation, Dr. Henao contributes significantly to the fields of biostatistics, epidemiology, and precision medicine, allowing for advancements that improve patient outcomes and public health initiatives.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Hold positions in multiple departments including Biostatistics & Bioinformatics, Surgery, and Electrical and Computer Engineering.

Courses

Research Projects Engineering Internship Advanced Topics Electrical Computer Engineering Projects Electrical Computer Engineering

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)