School of Medicine Welcomes 2016 Incoming Classes
More than 430 students from all over the country started their health professions careers at Duke University School of Medicine this month.
Duke Team Identifies New ‘Mega-Complex’ Involved in Cell Signaling
Duke Health-led researchers have discovered new information about the signaling mechanism of cells that could one day help guide development of more specific drug therapies.
Duke Hosts NC Symposium Aimed at Increasing Diversity in the Biomedical Sciences
The 4th Annual North Carolina Biosciences Collaborative Symposium took place on July 28 and 29 at Duke University.
Tracking How HIV Disrupts Immune System Informs Vaccine Development
One of the main mysteries confounding development of an HIV vaccine is why some people infected with the virus make the desired antibodies after several years, but a vaccine can’t seem to induce th
Duke summer program provides STEM experience for minorities
Duke Med School Student Elected Chair of the Student National Medical Association Board of Directors
Kevin L. Anderson, Jr., a fourth year MD/MHSc candidate at Duke University School of Medicine, has been elected national chairman of Student National Medical Association (SNMA) board of directors.
Scientists Trace Origin Cell of Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors, Test Drug Target
Scientists at Duke Health are part of a team that has discovered a type of cell surrounding blood vessels can also serve as a starting point for sarcoma, a form of cancer that occurs in bones and c
New NIH-funded Center to Study Inefficiencies in Clinical Trials
The center will be a key component of the Trial Innovation Network, which is the newest part of the Clinical and Translational Science Award Program.
Duke Welcomes New Director of Licensing and Ventures Office
In April, Robin Rasor was named director of Duke’s Office of Licensing and Ventures, which is responsible for helping faculty and students patent and license their discoveries and, if they so choos