When four Duke researchers developed an innovative technique for exploring the non-coding genome--the 98 percent of our DNA that does not encode protein sequences, often the genome's "dark matter"--the implications were clear.
Shree Bose, MS, who has been in the national spotlight since she was 17, stays true to her missions of cancer research and science outreach.
The Shingleton Society--Duke Cancer Institute's Annual Giving Society--honored Carol and Hal Johnson with the prestigious 2018 William W. Shingleton Award for their tireless efforts to raise money for, and awareness of, Duke Cancer Institute.
The Shingleton Society--Duke Cancer Institute's Annual Giving Society--honored Sam Poley with the 2018 Shingleton Award for Community Partnership for his efforts to raise money for, and awareness of, Duke Cancer Institute and its fight against prostate cancer.
More than 100 volunteers from across Duke Health called more than 5,000 donors just to say "Thank you" for their support of Duke Health and all of its schools, institutes, and programs. Your gifts really do make a difference!
Duke neurobiologist Diego Bohorquez, PhD, and neurologist Richard O'Brien, MD, PhD, discuss the vital connection between the human gut and the brain, and how this is offering insights into the development of neurological diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. They also discuss research into learning why a young brain can repair itself but an older brain cannot.
Priya Kishnani, MD, MBBS, discusses the power of innovation and discovery and how Duke researchers are leading the way to develop ground-breaking treatments for rare diseases like Pompe disease.
The School of Nursing's Rosa Gonzalez-Guarda,PhD, MPH, RN, CPH, FAAN, explains that Latinos who immigrate to the U.S. are healthier than average Americans. Her research is seeking answers as to why, and how that information can be used to improve public health. Dr. Gonzalez-Guarda is the Dorothy L. Powell Termed Chair of Nursing. Duke University School of Nursing named this professorship in honor of professor emerita Dorothy L. Powell, the school’s first Associate Dean for Global and Community Health.
John Sampson, MD, PhD, MBA, MHSc, chair of the Department of Neurosurgery, discusses how the Duke Cancer Institute is studying DNA and genetics with the goal of creating each individual's unique cancer "fingerprint" to offer targeted therapies. Dr. Sampson is the Robert H. Wilkins and Gloria Wilkins Professor of Neurosurgery. This professorship was given by Michael I. Wilkins and Sheila M. Duignan in honor of his parents, Robert and Gloria. Robert H. Wilkins, MD, completed an internship and neurosurgical residency at Duke, and was chief of the Division of Neurosurgery from 1976 to 1996. He was founding editor of the journal Neurosurgery and served on numerous national professional boards.
The Duke Eye Center dedicated the Frances and Stephen Foster Center for Ocular Immunology on October 9, 2018. This is a historic milestone for Duke Eye Center, as the Center is the first of its kind in the world.