New Technique Helps AI Predict Antibody Structures More Accurately
A team led by Rohit Singh, PhD, has developed a computational technique that allows large language models to predict antibody structures more accurately.
Heart Patients Miss Key Cholesterol Goal, Study Finds
A new study finds 60% of heart disease patients have uncontrolled cholesterol, many aren’t on recommended cholesterol-lowering medications.
Marc Sommer Named to Lead Duke Institute for Brain Sciences
Duke University faculty member Marc A. Sommer, professor of biomedical engineering, has been chosen to serve as director of the Duke Institute for Brain Sciences (DIBS).
Narayan Named Vice Dean for Education
After a thorough national search, Aditee Narayan, MD, MPH, has been appointed Vice Dean for Education at Duke University School of Medicine, effective January 1, 2025.
Heitman Elected to National Academy of Medicine
Joe Heitman, PhD, James B. Duke Professor and chair of the Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology, was one of the 100 new members elected to the National Academy of Medicine (NAM).
Celebrating the Holiday Season Together
Join Dr. Klotman and her family as they share holiday cheer and reflect on the remarkable milestones achieved by our school this year. From groundbreaking research to impactful community partnerships, this festive message encourages everyone to prioritize health and well-being during the holiday season. Let's look forward to an even more successful 2025 together.
Sangvai Named NC Secretary of Health and Human Services
Devdutta Sangvai, MD, is a professor in the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health at Duke and will be the first Indian-American Cabinet member.
EDI Spotlight: Omar Mohiuddin, OTR/L, MS, MPH, CLVT
Over the years as an occupational therapist, Omar Mohiuddin, OTR/L, MS, MPH, CLVT, came to realize that many accessibility issues often go unaddressed, even in spaces originally designed with older adults and persons with visual impairment in mind. That realization fueled his passion for accessibility and drives his devotion to improving the day-to-day lives of persons with blindness and low vision.
Zhang Awarded 2024 Sontag Foundation Distinguished Scientist Award
Zhao Zhang, PhD , associate professor of pharmacology and cancer biology, has been named a recipient of the 2024 Distinguished Scientist Award from The Sontag Foundation.
Randall's Journey
In 2017, JaNiece and Randy Saladin were devastated to learn that their 8-month-old-son, Randall, had a brain tumor. Today, Randall is thriving thanks to support from the Duke Pediatric Neuro-oncology Program team and a breakthrough FDA-approved drug.