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Finding a Path Through the Land of the Undiagnosed

Some 30 million Americans experience significant health problems that defy diagnosis. Their symptoms range from mysterious heart attacks in teenagers to spine abnormalities, intellectual disabilities, low muscle mass, digestive troubles, and countless others.

Lipid Serendipity

A newly discovered protein modification opens up another world of discovery

Reflections From the Upcoming T32 Graduates

Dr. Heston and Dr. Bihlmeyer both reflected on their rewarding time as post-docs. The two-year training program began during July of 2020 and will conclude at the end of June 2022.

How Fast are You Aging?

Five decades ago, Duke psychologists Terrie Moffitt and Avshalom Caspi began working with a long-term study of 1,000 people in New Zealand to get a better perspective on how childhood factors may have led to adolescent behaviors, such as risk-taking.

2022 Spring Faculty Celebration Photos

Congratulations to the 2022 Faculty Award Winners! Photos from the Spring Faculty Celebration where the awards were presented can be found here (password: facdev).       

2022 Spring Faculty Celebration

    Congratulations to all the 2022 Faculty Award Winners! Pictures from the Spring Faculty Celebration can be found here (password: facdev).

On the Scene with the Associate Dean: BIOTRAIN 730

All scientists need to communicate ideas, experimental approaches, and results. But how do you gain these skills and what tools are available to assist you? BIOTRAIN 730 is for YR2+ PhD students who want to learn to present scientific results with maximum clarity, impact, and integrity. No artistic aptitude or programming experience is required!