Dr. Royston Carter

Associate Professor

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Biography

Royston Edwin Carter is an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Engineering Graduate Professional Programs at Duke University. He completed his Ph.D. at the University of Nottingham in 1984, where his research focused on protein tagging and cellular mechanisms. Dr. Carter has contributed to numerous publications in the field of cellular biology, specifically studying the interaction of EGF receptors and clathrin adaptors. His work utilizes various scientific techniques including fluorescence resonance energy transfer and genetic fingerprinting. Dr. Carter's research has also included studies on extra-pair fertilizations in house martins and the application of DNA fingerprinting in various species. His extensive academic career includes significant contributions to understanding endocytosis and genetic analysis in ecological studies.

Research Interests

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)