The genes that help TB survive
Researchers have uncovered a set of bacterial survival genes activated only inside TB’s hard‑to‑study granulomas, revealing new clues to how the pathogen endures our immune defenses.
Antifungal drug effort springs from Heitman led Fungal Kingdom
Antifungal drug effort springs from Heitman‑led Fungal Kingdom program.
Alumni Spotlight on Stephanie Diezmann: When Doors Open, Go Through
Stephanie Diezmann, PhD, who received her doctoral degree from Duke in 2009,
Miao and Derbyshire elected to the American Academy of Microbiology
Two faculty in the Duke University School of Medicine have been elected as fellows of the American Academy of Microbiology. Ed Miao, MD, PhD, Duke Health Distinguished Professor of Integrative Immunobiology, and Emily Derbyshire, PhD, Eads Family Professor of Chemistry, who has a secondary appointment in the Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology, are among 63 new fellows elected for 2026.
Rawls named as Fellow of the American Gastroenterological Association
John F. Rawls, PhD, James B. Duke Distinguished Professor of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology, has been named a Fellow of the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA), the nation’s oldest and most prestigious medical society dedicated to disorders of the gastrointestinal tract.
Where climate meets health: Duke researchers chart a path forward at ‘Big Idea’ symposium
Duke University School of Medicine hosted its first Climate and Health “Big Idea” Symposium on January 22, bringing together faculty and trainees from across campus to share ideas aimed at addressing the health impacts of climate change. Hosted by the Climate and Health Research Initiative (CHeRI), the event highlighted the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and the need to address climate‑related risks facing vulnerable populations.