Dr. Richard Pratt

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Richard Ellsworth Pratt is a Visiting Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine at Duke University. He received his Ph.D. from Ohio State University in 1978. His research interests primarily revolve around cardiac reprogramming and regeneration, focusing on innovative therapeutic approaches such as exosome delivery and the modulation of microRNAs. Dr. Pratt has been awarded several grants from the National Institutes of Health for his work, which includes projects on promoting cardiac regeneration, enhancing miRNA therapeutic strategies, and exploring the differentiation of c-Kit(+) cells. His extensive research experience includes studying genetically altered mesenchymal stem cells and their paracrine effects on neovascularization, as well as investigating the molecular mechanisms involved in cardiovascular regulation.

Research Interests

Cardiac Regeneration Cardiac Reprogramming Exosome Delivery MicroRNA Therapeutics Stem Cell Biology

Experience

Visiting Associate Professor

— Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Visiting Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine.

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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  • Three Letters of Recommendation
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  • Application Fee ($95)
  • Video Introduction
Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)