New vaccine blocks COVID-19 and variants, plus other Coronaviruses
A potential new vaccine developed by members of the Duke Human Vaccine Institute has proven effective in protecting monkeys and mice from a variety of coronavirus infections -- including SARS-CoV-2
Graduation 2021: Alondra DeSantiago, Master of Biomedical Sciences
I decided to pursue a Master of Biomedical Sciences (MBS) degree to further prepare me for the rigors of a graduate-level curriculum and therefore improve my candidacy for medical school admission.
Graduation 2021: Congratulations to the Spring Graduates
Congratulations to the 342 students from the Duke University School of Medicine who graduate this month. Despite a historically challenging year, faced with the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing impacts of social injustice, students pushed forward with hard work and dedication. We celebrate their many accomplishments and wish them the best in the years ahead.
The Forgotten Stroke
A new multidisciplinary clinic at Duke plans to provide more seamless treatment for those who have suffered eye strokes.
Robotic Optical Coherence Tomography system demonstrates potential to improve patient care
Duke clinician scientist Anthony Kuo, MD, Associate Professor of Ophthalmology and corneal specialist; and research scientist
$8M grant aims to better understand disease mechanisms of schizophrenia
A new $8 million NIH grant seeks to uncover more clues into what genes increase the risk of developing schizophrenia.
Testing Tool Can Quickly Distinguish Between Viral and Bacterial Infections
The approach could help clinicians know when to correctly prescribe antibiotic
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Testing tool can quickly distinguish between viral and bacterial infections
In a study proving feasibility, researchers at Duke Health showed that their testing technology can accurately distinguish between a viral and a bacterial infection for respiratory illness – a crit
Cohen-Wolkowiez, Fecci, and Herman Elected Members of American Society for Clinical Investigation
Three School of Medicine faculty members-- Michael Cohen-Wolkowiez, MD, PhD, Peter Edward Fecci, MD, PhD, and Mark A.