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This prestigious honor recognizes scientific achievement and humanitarian service.

This spring, four faculty members with appointments in the Duke Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology have been awarded distinguished professorships. The new distinguished professors will be honored at the university’s annual distinguished professorship event on May 14.

The student awardees were selected for their publication record, influence on the research direction of their laboratory, and noteworthy and distinctive contributions to the scientific and academic community.

 

Gusa's discussion with Mary Klotman, MD, delves into the groundbreaking research being conducted at Duke University and its profound implications for public health.

The National Institutes of Health's proposal to cap reimbursement of facilities and administrative (F&A) costs on research grants at 15% would significantly slow or cease scientific and biomedical research at Duke and other research institutions. Here is an explanation of what F&A costs are and why they are such a critical piece of the research endeavor.

Jana Cable, PhD, is a 2025 alum of the PhD program in molecular genetics and microbiology.

The ability to control gene expression across a wide range is crucial for many fields, including bioengineering, disease detection, and environmental monitoring.

Jorn Coers, PhD, professor in molecular genetics and microbiology and professor of integrative immunobiology, and Mari L. Shinohara, PhD, professor of integrative immunobiology, are among 65 new fellows elected to the American Academy of Microbiology.  

In the Feb. 5 issue of Nature, Duke University School of Medicine researchers and colleagues lay out the dual role of fungi – as a species-threatening force capable of devastating bats and frogs, and yet vital to the ecosystem and everyday life.

Jorn Coers is among five faculty in the School of Medicine who have been promoted or appointed to the rank of full professor.