Best in Show: Using Computation to Design Top Performing HIV Antibodies
Bruce Donald, PhD, James B. Duke Distinguished Professor of Computer Science, and team are using computation strategies to figure out ways to turn typical antibodies into “show quality” antibodies to better fight against HIV.
Machine Learning Model Identifies Mild Cognitive Impairment from Retinal Scans
A machine learning model developed by Duke Health researchers can differentiate normal cognition from mild cognitive impairment using retinal images from the eye.
Improvement to CRISPR Gene Editing Could Make It More Effective
A research team at Duke Health has found an improved approach to gene editing technology that expands its functionality.
Mary Klotman Named Duke’s First Executive Vice President for Health Affairs
As Executive Vice President for Health Affairs and Dean of the School of Medicine, Dr. Mary Klotman will oversee Duke Health’s academic mission.
Understanding Gender Dysphoria in Transgender Teenagers
Recent master’s graduate and MD student Sonali Biswas is hoping to improve health outcomes for transgender teenagers through qualitative research.
EDI Spotlight: Dane Whicker, PhD
The EDI Spotlight for June 2023 shines on Dane Whicker, Director of Gender and Sexual Diversity Initiatives for the Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Muscle Stem Cells: Should I Stay or Should I Go?
How muscle stem cells determine which ones repair injury and which ones resupply the stem cell population.
New Rankings Place Duke Scholars on Top of the World
Nobel laureate Robert Lefkowitz M.D., the chancellor’s distinguished professor of medicine, is ranked second in the nation and third in the world for Biology and Biochemistry.
Stroke Survivors’ Resilience Captured by Duke Clinician’s Documentary
Speech-language pathologist researches an underdiagnosed communication disorder brought on by strokes.
A Fighting Chance Against Infection
As a college gymnast, 3rd year medical student Tori Kinoman contracted a staph infection that resulted in multiple surgeries and nearly losing her leg. She researches antibiotic-resistant staph infections and teaches athletes infection prevention.