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In a finding that could help reduce the racial disparity in kidney disease, Duke Health researchers have detailed how two common gene variants among African Americans can cause kidney failure.

Two Computational Biology and Bioinformatics students will be defending their dissertations during the month of March. They will be held in person and virtually. 

The human brain works in different ways for each of us. But Madhav Swaminathan, MD, professor of anesthesiology, says that shouldn’t be a reason for anyone to feel excluded. Witnessing his autistic adult son thrive as an office assistant at the Duke Center for Autism and Brain Development has been the motivation behind Swaminathan’s push to create welcoming, inclusive spaces for neurodiverse individuals at Duke.

We are excited to welcome Student Services Coordinator Paige Vinson, who begins on March 11.

Children under age five face an average of six to eight respiratory infections a year. As we age, we develop the ability to ward off more infections, but for the younger population, these respiratory infections are often become serious, even life-threatening. Globally, over 700,000 kids die each year of pneumonia.

As I reflect on my experience as a Peer Mentor within the Biomedical Graduate Education community, I am filled with a sense of contentment and gratitude. This unique role has offered me the opportunity to not just guide first-year PhD students, but also to grow alongside them. When I embarked on my PhD journey as a first-generation graduate student, resources like the Peer Mentor program were not available, and navigating graduate school felt intimidating.

2024 Spring Faculty Celebration  May 13, 2024, 5:00-7:30 pm  Doris Duke Center at Sarah P. Duke Gardens   The 2024 School of Medicine Spring Faculty Celebration is a wonderful opportunity to network, celebrate achievements, and recognize colleagues with faculty awards.  Who should attend: Duke SOM Faculty We look forward to seeing you there!

Every year, the Duke Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program hosts a 5K to raise money for the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research, which is an organization that funds PhD students, postdocs, and rehab-focused projects. The 

Katherine D. Myers, PT, DPT, PhD candidate (pictured on left), received a 2024 Adopt-A-Doc award. The award recognized her dedication to the profession of physical therapy and the education of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants. 

Wednesday Wellness: The Imperfection Sessions  Advisor: Dr. Will Bynum  Student Lead: Anna Kulawiec