Precision Genomics Collaboratory News

In a finding that could help reduce the racial disparity in kidney disease, Duke Health researchers have detailed how two common gene variants among African Americans can cause kidney failure.

Children under age five face an average of six to eight respiratory infections a year. As we age, we develop the ability to ward off more infections, but for the younger population, these respiratory infections are often become serious, even life-threatening. Globally, over 700,000 kids die each year of pneumonia.

Terrie Moffitt has received the title Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, commonly known as the MBE. She conducts longitudinal studies to research human health and behavior.

The Duke Microbiome Center awarded the 2023 DMC Diversity Matters Awards to Jessica Portillo and Dr. Sweta Patel.

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A common powerful mutation found in melanoma can push heart muscle cells to multiply in laboratory models of heart tissue

The Precision Genomics Collaboratory in partnership with the Center for Precision Health and the Sarnoff Foundation will offer a new 10-week summer program starting in May. The Duke Supporting Undergraduate Research Experiences (SURE) Program is designed for underrepresented undergraduate students entering their sophomore, junior, or senior years who are interested in exploring careers in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine (STEMM).

African Americans are five times more likely to develop chronic kidney disease (CKD) than European Americans, but a genetic variant may provide protection.

In this role, Shah will serve in an expanded capacity from her previous role as associate dean of genomics

An analysis from Duke Health offers definitive evidence for heart attack patients or those who have had procedures to clear blockages: Cardiac rehab saves lives and keeps people out of the hospital -- no matter their age, sex, or race.