Precision Genomics Collaboratory News

Duke University has awarded distinguished professorships to 31 faculty members and will recognize them in a ceremony at the Washington Duke Inn on May 14.

Among those awarded are four Precision Genomics Collaboratory faculty members.

Gregory E. Crawford (Department of Pediatrics), Wilburt C. Davison Distinguished Professor

Brenna L Hughes (Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology), Edwin Crowell Hamblen Distinguished Professor of Reproductive Biology and Family Planning

A unique collaboration launched four years ago between CTSI and Durham Technical Community College continues to thrive and recently welcomed the latest cohort of the Clinical Research Equity Scholars Program.

Pulse oximetry, a commonly used method to monitor oxygen levels in patients, has long been trusted as a key diagnostic tool. However, for patients with darker skin tones, this technology may not be accurate. A new grant aims to help.

Opeyemi Olabisi is among the 2025 researchers elected to the American Society for Clinical Investigation (ASCI), one of the nation’s oldest medical honor societies.

Researchers find a master epigenetic switch that activates silenced genes to compensate for their missing counterparts in a rare genetic disease called Prader-Willi syndrome

Referrals by pediatric primary care providers to a community-led lifestyle program helped improve the health of pediatric patients with obesity, according to research led by Duke Health.

Tune Therapeutics announced the completion of its Series B fundraising round on Jan. 12, in which it raised $175 million to support clinical trials for its epigenome editor.

Using Genetic Tools to Prevent Disease

Dr. Siddiqui is being honored for her exceptional contributions to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the microbiome sciences and women’s health.

For expectant mothers, going into labor early can be terrifying. Premature babies are at an increased risk for serious health problems. The earlier a baby is born, the higher risk of health challenges they have, including digestive issues, a weakened immune system, heart problems, and lung injuries, among others.