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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Stroke Survivors’ Resilience Captured by Duke Clinician’s Documentary
Speech-language pathologist researches an underdiagnosed communication disorder brought on by strokes.
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.
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.
DNA Barcoding Identifies the Plants a Person Has Eaten
What people say they’ve eaten and what they’ve actually eaten are often two very different lists of foods. But a new technique using DNA barcoding to identify the plant matter in human feces may get at the truth, improving clinical trials, nutrition studies and more..
2023 State of the School Address
Dean Mary Klotman, MD, presents her annual State of the School address. The theme "Team Medicine in Action," highlighted some of the year's most impactful accomplishments in research, patient care, education, and equity.