Duke University and Jubilant Organosys Announce Intent to Enter Global Research and Drug Development Partnership
Nov. 10, 2009
Duke University and Jubilant Organosys partner to advance both organizations’ mutual commitment to reducing global health disparities.
Scientists Explain Binding Action of Two Key HIV Antibodies; Could Lead to New Vaccine Design
Nov. 9, 2009
A very close and detailed study of how the most robust antibodies work to block the HIV virus as it seeks entry into healthy cells has revealed a new direction for researchers hoping to design an effective vaccine.
Groundbreaking for Duke Medicine Cancer Center
Nov. 4, 2009
State and local dignitaries will join leaders of Duke Medicine this Friday, Nov. 6, 2009), in breaking ground for the new Duke Medicine Cancer Center.
New Initiative Strives to Keep North Carolinians’ Memories Healthy
Nov. 4, 2009
A new model for conducting prevention research in Alzheimer’s disease is being launched by Duke University Medical Center assisted by the Eastern North Carolina Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association.
R. Sanders “Sandy” Williams To Become President of The Gladstone Institutes
Oct. 26, 2009
R. Sanders “Sandy” Williams, MD, senior vice chancellor for academic affairs at Duke University, has been named the new president of The J. David Gladstone Institutes, an independent non-profit biomedical research institute affiliated with the University of California, San Francisco. Williams leaves Duke after having served for six years as dean of the Duke University School of Medicine and, most recently, two years as Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs.
Study Surprise Yields New Target for Assessing Genes Linked to Autism
Oct. 21, 2009
Researchers at Duke University Medical Center have uncovered a new genetic signature that correlates strongly with autism and which doesn
Duke Scientist Receives Award for Innovation in Neuroscience
Oct. 20, 2009
The Society for Neuroscience awarded a Research Award for Innovation in Neuroscience to Ryohei Yasuda, Ph.D., an assistant professor in Duke University Medical Center’s Department of Neurobiology, during the society’s annual meeting.
Exercise Can Aid Recovery After Brain Radiation
Oct. 20, 2009
Exercise is a key factor in improving both memory and mood after whole-brain radiation treatments in rodents, according to data presented by Duke University scientists at the Society for Neuroscience meeting on Oct. 18.
New Web Site Provides One-Stop Resource for Health Researchers
Oct. 20, 2009
Duke University Medical Center, in partnership with The University of Washington’s Institute for Translational Health Sciences, Wayne State University, and Group Health Research Institute, have developed a new website to help researchers create and sustain successful multisite research collaborations.
Duke Studies New Approach in Fetal Transplants for Metabolic Disorders
Oct. 13, 2009
Researchers say a new development in cord blood transplants for inherited metabolic disorders may be curative for some babies who are treated while still in the womb.