Getting Personal with Blood Cancers
Cancer treatment startup started by Duke faculty raises $70M
Durham, N.C. (July 8, 2021) – Xilis, Inc., a pioneering company using its MicroOrganoSphere (MOS) technology to guide precision therapy for cancer patients and accelerate drug discovery and de
Cerebral Cavernous Malformation: Moving Away From Surgery, Exploring Alternate Treatments
In a paper published in Nature, a cancer-like mutation was linked to cerebral cavernous malformations (CCMs), a cond
Congratulations Duke Clinical Leadership Program 2021 Graduates
Congratulations to the 28 School of Medicine and Duke Health faculty who graduated from the 2021 Duke Clinical Leadership Program (DCLP) on 6/24/21!
Duke Study Reveals Mechanisms of Increased Infectivity, Antibody Resistance of SARS-CoV-2 Variants
Combining structural biology and computation, a Duke-led team of researchers has identified how multiple mutations on the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein independently create variants that are more transm
Research Finds Masks Can Prevent COVID-19 Transmission in Schools
The widespread use of masks in schools can effectively prevent COVID-19 transmission and provide a safe learning environment, two Duke scholars said Wednesday.
Meet the 2021 Distinguished Professors
This spring, nine faculty members in the Duke University School of Medicine have been awarded distinguished professorships.
Researchers Find the Adhesions that Build the Brain's Networks
The brain’s neurons tend to get most of the scientific attention, but a set of cells around them called astrocytes – literally, star-shaped cells – are increasingly being viewed as crucial players