Duke Neurology Research Round Up, July 2020
New research from the Duke Neurology Department advanced our understanding of neurological diseases and patient care at the basic science, translational, and clinical levels.
Duke Neurology congratulates the graduating residency class of 2020
The Duke Neurology residency class of 2020 held their graduation virtually this week, celebrating the completion of their four years of training and contributions to our Department amidst departmen
Staff Spotlight: Jillian Deignan
In addition to the development and administration of a potential therapy and following participants over time, every clinical trial also has a complex set of budgeting and financial concerns.
Gregory selected to 10x Genomics CTRN
The Molecular Genomics Core of Simon Gregory, PhD, was among the first 45 international members selected for participation in 10x Genomics Visium Clinical Translational Research Network (CTRN).
Duke University, School of Medicine address systemic racism
This week, both Duke University and the School of Medicine took steps to acknowledge and address systemic racism, both within their institutions and across the nation, with particular emphasis on t
Student Spotlight: Safa Kaleem
This week’s “spotlight” interview shines on Safa Kaleem, a rising fourth-year medical student at the Duke University School of Medicine, as well as a recent graduate of the School’s Clinical Re
Chiba-Falek, Davis receive major grants to study Alzheimer’s disease
Ornit Chiba-Falek, PhD, and Simon Davis, PhD, both recently received new grants for multidisciplinary research to advance our understanding of Alzhiemer’s disease.
Resident Spotlight: Ariel Lefland, MD
Ariel Lefland, MD, has been drawn to neurology for as long as she can remember.
Staff Spotlight: James Camp, MSN
James Camp, MSN, likes to think of himself as the Moriarty of Duke University Hospital’s neuro Intensive Care Unit (ICU), where he works behind the scenes, plotting ways to improve safety, inno
Duke Neurology Research Round Up, June 2020
In May 2020, members of the Duke Neurology Department contributed to nine new peer-reviewed journal articles.