Christine Eyler is exploring how tumors evolve during treatment to identify vulnerabilities that could lead to more effective cancer therapies. By studying rectal cancer organoids and epigenetic changes, Eyler aims to uncover new strategies that could eventually translate into personalized treatments for patients.

Duke University School of Medicine has welcomed Nuo Li, PhD, as an associate professor in the Department of Neurobiology, and 2024 Duke Science and Technology Scholar. Li and his lab members bring a wealth of expertise in understanding the complexities of how the brain makes decisions.

A study by Duke University School of Medicine reveals a complex cycle between substance use and pain.  

Duke University School of Medicine Dean Mary Klotman, MD, shares updates on welcoming new students, significant research achievements, prestigious awards, upcoming events, and important health reminders for the new academic year.

An estimated one life was saved for every 17 times an extreme risk protection order removed guns from people who presented a risk of harming themselves or others, according to a Duke Health-led analysis of the laws in four states.

Researchers reveal more Americans are using cannabis and tobacco together, a combination that carries greater health risks than using either substance alone.

Actor Melissa Gilbert recoiled at the sounds of gum chewing, chip crunching, nail tapping, and other everyday sounds—but she was well into adulthood before she discovered she has misophonia.

Third year medical student found that published reports of cases of skin cancers in tattooed skin have become more common over time, though the number of reported cases remains small.

Senior Resident Kate E. Lee, MD, MS, uses her flute as a therapeutic tool to soothe critically-ill ICU patients waiting for heart transplants.

Faculty, students, and staff from across Duke came together for conversations on the intersection of science and equity, diversity, and inclusion at Duke University School of Medicine’s second annual Equity Advancement Symposium