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Nanthia Suthana is one of many researchers working to understand how mammalian brains work by recording neural activity in real-world situations.

The News and Observer highlights some of the state's biggest startup successes of 2025, including Duke Engineering startups focused on genetic health solutions and bespoke 3D-printed orthopedic implants.

Student-led startup pursues award-winning treatment for patients with disruptions to their autonomic body processes.

Duke researchers show how Dynamic Optical Contrast Imaging can help surgeons identify cancerous tissue during surgery to remove tumors.

Adam Wax received one of the top honors for academic inventors in recognition of his work to translate research in optical spectroscopy to biomedical diagnostics.

The award will fuel Hickey’s efforts to reveal how T cells can better infiltrate and attack solid tumors

Nenad Bursac is growing beating human heart tissue in his lab to test emerging heart repair treatments such as gene therapy.

Cancer-fighting drugs, medical devices like asthma inhalers, and new approaches to heart transplants – these are just some of the many lifesaving treatments that began as research in a university lab.

Ann Saterbak brings students to Uganda for an eight-week summer experience working with community partners and addressing the needs of Ugandan healthcare facilities.

Yiran Chen, Stefano Curtarolo, Charles Gersbach, David Mitzi and Junjie Yao were recognized for ranking in the top 1% by citation in their fields.

Amanda Randles is working to develop a vascular digital twin model that might see a heart problem before a patient shows any symptoms.

Bursts of electrical stimulation could help restore gut motion to treat constipation, a technique recently licensed by industry leader Boston Scientific