School of Medicine joins national effort to transform medical education
The Duke University School of Medicine has been selected as one of 11 medical schools from across the United States and Canada to participate in
Duke, UNC-Chapel Hill Scientists Identify New Antibody For COVID-19 and Variants
A research collaboration between scientists at Duke University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has identified and tested an antibody that limits the severity of infections from a variety of coronaviruses, including those that cause COVID-19 as well as the original SARS illness.
COVID Vaccines for Kids is Best Protection from Illness, Death
In a virtual media briefing with reporters, Dr. Emmanuel Walter Jr., discussed his study findings, the overall vaccine trial process, potential side effects, and the need for herd immunity in American communities.
Duke Researchers Receive Grant to Roll Out Next-Generation Coronavirus Vaccine
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) has awarded $17.5 million over three years to the Duke Human Vaccine Institute to develop a vaccine that protects against multiple types of coronaviruses and viral variants.
Dzirasa named to the National Academy of Medicine
Election to NAM is considered one of the highest honors in the fields of health and medicine and recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding professional achievement and commitment to service.
Discovery of I-Shaped Antibody Opens New Avenue to HIV Vaccine
About 38 million people worldwide are living with AIDS. Pharmaceutical treatments can keep the disease in check, but a vaccine remains elusive despite decades of concerted effort. However, a recent discovery at the Duke Human Vaccine Institute (DHVI) brings the goal of an effective vaccine within reach.
Duke Scientist Awarded NIH Grant for Research Addressing Health Disparities
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded Susan D.
Komen Initiative Awards DCI & UNC Lineberger Teams $1.5M for MBC Research
National breast cancer organization Susan G. Komen announced, on Sept.
Duke University Awarded $1.2 million CISNET Funding
Duke University is one of three sites that have been awarded a total of $4.4 million National Institutes of Health/National Cancer Institute Cancer Intervention and Surveillance Modeling Network (C