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We are pleased to announce that, following a thorough national search and external review of the department and its leadership, Peter J. Allen, MD, has accepted the role of chair of the Department of Surgery in the School of Medicine, starting August 25, 2025.

CBB research faculty member John Hickey aims to identify how and why cells in the same environment develop different characteristics.

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Elizabeth Rojo, a PhD candidate in Population Health, aims to develop interventions to protect vulnerable populations such as farm workers from the effects of extreme heat.

A new algorithm could help researchers better predict how molecules bind to proteins —an essential step in designing more effective drugs to treat a wide range of diseases.

Duke CBB Research Faculty Member Monica Agrawal, PhD was named a 2025 Whitehead Scholar by the Duke University School of Medicine. The Whitehead Scholar program recognizes and supports outstanding potential in early-career biomedical researchers.

CBB faculty member Cliburn Chan, PhD, co-leads a new national Center of Excellence for Multiscale Immune Systems Modeling (MISM), funded by a U54 grant from the National Institutes of Health.

CBB Director of Graduate Studies David Carlson, PhD, has been named the Yoh Family Associate Professor. He received this prestigious Bass Chair in April 2025, marking his induction into the Bass Society of Fellows. Members of the society hold a named professor title for a five-year term, along with lifelong recognition as Bass Fellows. This honor recognizes contributions to undergraduate teaching and research.

A newly discovered “neurobiotic sense” reveals how gut cells listen to microbial chatter and signal the brain to influence hunger, cravings, and behavior. 

Applications are coming soon for the Hedwig van Ameringen Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine® (ELAM®) program. ELAM is a year-long part-time fellowship for faculty in schools of medicine, dentistry, public health and pharmacy. The program is dedicated to developing the professional and personal skills required to lead and manage in today's complex health care environment. More than 1,600 ELAM alumni hold leadership positions in institutions around the world.