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Dr. Antoine Bailliard is an associate professor in orthopaedic surgery. As a member of the OTD faculty, he teaches Occupational Science and Occupational Transitions and works with OTD students on Customized Learning Projects. He's also a bridge builder and advocates for moving OTs into community health settings to better serve the growing number of individuals with mental health needs. He was recently appointed as a faculty member at the Star Institute for Sensory Processing in Denver.

Raphael Valdivia lead a team at Duke University School of Medicine who are the first to decode the genetic makeup of Akkermansia, a gut bacterium that could help manage cholesterol levels and be used as a next-generation probiotic.

As neoliberal regimes took power across the Americas during the 20th century, a new form of fiction emerged, says Esther Gabara. But it wasn’t of the familiar literary nature. Rather, it took shape in new mediums and practices that revolutionized contemporary art in response to the brutality of the time.

This summer, I had the privilege of participating in the advanced neurobiology course at the Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL). This intensive six-week program is designed to offer individuals with a keen interest in neuroscience a unique opportunity to acquire knowledge and hands-on experience in cellular and molecular approaches within the field. The syllabus encompasses various facets of professional development, including engaging in collaborative projects, honing public speaking abilities, and attending daily lectures on a wide spectrum of topics within neuroscience.

Riley Mangan Molecular Genetics and Microbiology Craig Lowe 08/11/2023 Divergence, mutation, function, selection: the evolution of the human genome Qi Gao Biostatistics Jichun Xie 08/14/2023 Develop Novel Statistical and Computational Methods for Omics Data Analysis

My own recent experiences have made me realize how little I used to comprehend and appreciate the magnitude of the challenges that people with disabilities or chronic illnesses face daily, but also how important it is to ask for help when we need it and acknowledge the support we receive.

Forty-five new Occupational Therapy Doctorate students participated in an inspiring Convocation ceremony on Friday, August 11. The OTD ceremony marked and celebrated the new students’ entry into the program and concluded a week filled with orientation activities.

The Duke University Health System and School of Medicine are launching OneDukeGen, a precision medicine study that will advance healthcare through cutting-edge research and collaboration.

On August 4th, the Duke Physician Assistant (PA) Program held a ceremony for its 56th

The Duke University School of Medicine Office of Biomedical and Graduate Education (OBGE) and Precision Genomics Collaboratory awarded 12 pilot grants of $2,000 each to SOM Biomedical PhD students. The goal of these grants is to support our students in scientific and educational efforts to bolster their graduate training experiences. These awards will help further research in a broad array of topics including into diseases like osteoarthritis, cancer, end-stage renal disease, genetic cardiomyopathies and more.