Dr. Thomas Mcdade

Associate Professor

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Biography

Thomas McDade is an Associate Professor in the School of Education and Social Policy at Northwestern University, where he also serves as a Faculty Fellow with the Institute for Policy Research. His work primarily focuses on human biology and biocultural perspectives, exploring the intersections between health and human development. McDade's research interests encompass medical anthropology, global health, ecological immunology, and stress, particularly in relation to health disparities. His innovative approach employs laboratory methods to investigate these complex relationships, contributing valuable insights to the fields of health and human development. McDade earned his PhD from Emory University in 1999 and has since established a robust academic profile.

Research Interests

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
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Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.