The Fungal Fallout of Climate Disasters
When Hurricane Helene battered Western North Carolina, it left behind more than flood damage — it created fertile ground for dangerous fungi to thrive. Now, a Duke research team is investigating how post-disaster fungal growth could impact health and recovery efforts in a warming world.
Meet the School of Medicine's 2025 Distinguished Professors
Tri-MMPT Program mentors Andy Alspaugh, PhD, Amy Gladfelter, PhD, and Kathy Franz PhD, are among 17 faculty members at Duke University School of Medicine awarded distinguished professorships.
Heitman elected to National Academy of Medicine
Joe Heitman, PhD, James B. Duke Professor and chair of the Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology, was one of the 100 new members elected to the National Academy of Medicine (NAM). Election to NAM is based on recognition of those who have made major contributions to advancing medical sciences, health care, and public health.
John Archibald, PhD Visits Duke for Seminar and Book Signing
John Archibald, Dalhousie University, Nova Scocia, Canada, visited Duke on November 5, 2024 to present a seminar of his book "One Plus One Equals One". While at Duke, he also signed copies of his book.
Heitman Elected to the National Academy of Sciences
Congratulations to Joseph Heitman, James B. Duke Professor and Chair of MGM and Tri-I MMPTP Director, who was one of two Duke Faculty members elected to the U.S. National Academy of Sciences (NAS). Heitman studies model and pathogenic fungi to address unsolved problems in biology and medicine.
More 2020 Tri-I MMPTP News
Heitman joins American Academy of Arts & Sciences (AAAS). Please congratulate Joseph Heitman, Chair and James B.
CCRP Research Involves 11 NC State Faculty
The new $30 million Collaborative Crop Resilience Program brings together investigators from NC State University and three Danish institutions to discover ways to help farmers raise yields with less reliance on chemical treatments and irrigation.
Jinks-Robertson Elected to National Academy of Sciences
Sue Jinks-Robertson, Professor and co-Vice Chair in the Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology, was one of two Duke Faculty members elected to the National Academy of Sciences, which is widely considered one of the highest honors a scientist can receive. To read more about this honor click here.