Professor Dr. Zachary Hartman

Associate Professor

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Biography

Zachary Conrad Hartman is an Associate Professor in the Department of Surgery, Department of Integrative Immunobiology, and Department of Pathology at Duke University. He is a member of the Duke Cancer Institute, focusing on tumor immunology and immunotherapeutics. His research interests encompass the studies of immunity and inflammation related to the development and maintenance of established cancers, particularly breast and ovarian cancers. Hartman investigates the impact of inflammation on tumor metastasis and the tumor microenvironment. His lab aims to uncover strategies to modulate tumor-derived inflammation and enhance tumor-specific immunity to translate clinically efficacious therapies for patients. His commitment to immunotherapy is reflected in multiple grants awarded by agencies such as the National Cancer Institute and the Department of Defense, underscoring his dedication to advancing cancer treatment methodologies.

Research Interests

Immunotherapy Cancer Immunology Tumor Microenvironment Inflammation and Cancer Breast Cancer Ovarian Cancer

Courses

UPGEN 716S: Genetics Student Research PATHOL 793: Research Independent Study PATHOL 493: Independent Study PATHOL 293: Research Independent Study CMB 710A: Cell & Molecular Biology Module

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

Application Checklist

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Three Letters of Recommendation
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Application Fee ($95)
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)