Dr. Rima Mcleod

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Biography

Rima McLeod, MD, is a Professor at the University of Chicago in the Biological Sciences Division, specializing in Ophthalmology and Visual Science. Her research mainly focuses on Toxoplasmosis and its implications on health, including curative medicines and vaccines. With a strong emphasis on Genetics, Immunology, and Molecular Biology, McLeod has contributed significantly to understanding the pathogenesis of Toxoplasmosis. She is actively involved in translational research, aiming to improve diagnostic measures and treatment strategies for this disease. Her scholarly work includes a range of publications that highlight the effects of gestational toxoplasmosis and the performance of diagnostic tests. Over her career, she has led initiatives that explore the immune response associated with ocular diseases and the implications of genetic variations in disease susceptibility. Rima McLeod has held various prestigious positions and has been an influential figure in Toxoplasmosis research since 1996, contributing to both education and practice in this field.

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Experience

Director

— Present

Toxoplasmosis Center • University of Chicago

Requirements for University of Chicago

Doctorate Program
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TOEFL
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Required:26
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IELTS
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Required:7
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Overall
Required:7
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Department of Philosophy