Dr. Stephanie Jost

Associate Professor

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Biography

Stephanie Rachel Jost is an Associate Professor in the Department of Surgery and the Department of Pathology at Duke University. She earned her Ph.D. from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology-EPFL Lausanne and has an extensive academic background with a focus on biomedical research. Her research interests include elucidating the mechanisms of HIV immune responses, with a particular emphasis on tailored strategies to achieve sustained viral control and potential cures. Jost has received significant funding for her projects from institutions like the National Institutes of Health, focusing on innovative strategies for combating viral infections. Her work involves the study of NK cell dynamics and their role in viral immunity, particularly in the context of HIV and influenza. Through her teaching and research, she aims to advance the understanding of infectious diseases and train the next generation of scientists.

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Instructor

— Present

Department of Surgery • Duke University

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)