Dr. Ryan Mcnabb

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Ryan McNabb is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology at Duke University. He focuses on the integration of optical coherence tomography (OCT) with robotic systems for use in ophthalmology clinics. After completing post-doctoral training, he joined the faculty and has been involved in key research projects, including a principal investigator role for an NIH R21 grant aimed at developing a robotically aligned OCT system to locate suspected retinal breaks that pose a risk of vision-threatening detachments. McNabb earned his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from North Carolina State University and completed his Ph.D. at Duke University in the Department of Biomedical Engineering under the mentorship of Joseph Izatt. His work bridges technology and clinical practice, collaborating closely with clinicians to enhance patient care through innovative applications of engineering in medicine.

Research Interests

Courses

BME 493: Projects Biomedical 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)