Dr. Thomas Van De Ven

Associate Professor

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Biography

Thomas John Van de Ven is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology at Duke University. He specializes in Pain Medicine and is affiliated with the Center for Translational Pain Medicine. His research focuses on the mechanisms underlying pain, specifically examining sexually dimorphic pain signaling mechanisms and nerve injury pain pathways. He has received numerous grants for his work, including those from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research and the Department of Defense, aimed at understanding chronic pain related to traumatic amputation and novel analgesic pathways. Van de Ven's clinical and laboratory studies contribute significantly to the field, emphasizing improving patient outcomes and safety through innovative medical approaches.

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)