Could a Cancer Vaccine Developed Long Ago Hold the Key to Long-Term Survival?
New research shows a decades-old breast cancer vaccine may have unlocked a powerful immune memory response, now supercharged by a new antibody.
Obesity Weakens Cancer Immunity. Can GLP-1 Drugs Turn It Back On?
Researchers are taking a closer look at how obesity affects breast cancer and whether popular weight loss drugs might fit into future breast cancer prevention and treatment strategies.
Welcome New Students
Meet the newest cohort of students in the immunology PhD program in the Department of Integrative Immunobiology (IIB). Each student brings a unique background and passion for immunology.
Neuro-Immune Link Could Shape Brain Development, Study Finds
Research from the lab of Staci Bilbo, PhD, adds to a growing body of work showing the brain doesn’t develop on its own.
What Makes Immune Cells Switch Personalities?
When the gut, lungs, or skin encounter harmful bacteria or fungi, many different immune system cells can respond. One type, interleukin-17-producing γδ T (Tγδ17) cells, are usually helpful, but if they get out of balance, they can contribute to autoimmune diseases or even help cancer grow.
Building Better Immunotherapy
Thanks to the collaborative work of immunologist José Ramón Conejo-Garcia, MD, PhD, and cancer specialist Scott Antonia, MD, PhD, CAR-T cell therapy may soon help more patients fight cancer.
Ashley Moseman Receives Burroughs Wellcome Fund Award
Ashley Moseman, PhD, assistant professor of integrative immunobiology, has been named a 2025 recipient of the
Skye Tracey Earns PhD in Immunology
Congratulations to Skye Tracey, PhD, who on June 4 successfully defended her PhD thesis, “The Blood Olfactory Barrier and Consequences of
Diana Dou and Georgia Tomaras Receive 2025 Faculty Awards
Awards were presented at the School of Medicine Awards Ceremony on May 19th.
Graduation 2025: Congratulations to IIB Graduates
Congratulations to 4 students in the immunology PhD program who graduated on Sunday, May 11, 2025. They were among 442 students from the Duke University School of Medicine who graduated, marking the successful culmination of their hard work and dedication.