News
August 17, 2017
Gold Nanostars and Immunotherapy Vaccinate Mice Against Cancer
New treatment cures, vaccinates mouse in small proof-of-concept study
August 16, 2017
Randles Named an MIT Technology Review Innovator Under 35
Her research is attempting to model how blood, particles and cells travel through our veins and arteries
August 14, 2017
Artificial Blood Vessels Mimic Rare Accelerated Aging Disease
Lab-grown blood vessels provide platform for studying premature aging syndrome and other rare diseases
August 10, 2017
Truskey Reappointed as Senior Associate Dean for Duke Engineering
George A. Truskey has been reappointed as senior associate dean of the Pratt School of Engineering for a four-year term, serving through June 30, 2021. In this role, Truskey provides overarching leadership for research advancement and space planning at Pratt, while leading additional strategic [...]
August 08, 2017
Inkjet-Printed Tool Enables Sensitive Diagnostic Testing in Point-of-Care Settings
New portable platform can show results in 15 minutes, allowing for rapid and sensitive diagnostic testing in resource-limited settings
August 08, 2017
Tiny Packet Is Making a Big—and Growing—Dent in Childhood HIV
The Pratt Pouch is expanding its reach in Ecuador and a new initiative will bring the pouch to Uganda
August 07, 2017
Microbot Origami Can Capture, Transport Single Cells
Microscopic cubes assembled and pre-programmed by magnetic fields capture and transport single cells
July 27, 2017
Chilkoti Reappointed Chair of Duke BME
Plans to build on the department’s efforts to recruit exceptional junior and senior faculty while creating a close-knit culture
June 19, 2017
From Entrepreneurs to Encapsio
A Q&A with Three Duke Entrepreneurs Marrying Technology with Business
June 15, 2017
Gersbach Named Allen Distinguished Investigator
$1.5 million research award will help develop epigenetic tools to explore complex behaviors and diseases
June 12, 2017
Regenerating Damaged Nerves with "Pac-Man" Cells
A regenerative medicine approach to nerve damage may avoid the downsides of nerve graft surgery