Research News

Grad Student Cole Beatty wins 28th annual Cora Verhagen Award

Cole Beatty, PhD candidate in Daniel Saban’s lab, is the 28th Cora Verhagen winner for his presentation entitled “Severity of meibomian gland dysfunction is distinguishable in patients by tear leukocyte changes: an observational study using 36-color flow cytometry”. Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD) is when the oil glands of the eye become dysfunctional, which leads to manifestations of ocular surface disease, such as dry eye disease.

Edward Miao named one of new 44 named Distinguished Professors

Congratulations to faculty member Edward Miao for being named one of our new 44 named Distinguished Professors. Named Distinguished Professorships recognize Duke faculty scholars who have achieved national and international distinction by being among the most creative scholars in their field or in their ability to transcend disciplines.

Ed is now a Chancellor's Distinguished Professor of Immunology. Great work, Ed! So proud to have you among our faculty.

Ed Miao elected to the American Society for Clinical Investigation

Congratulations to Ed Miao for being elected to the American Society for Clinical Investigation (ASCI). The ASCI is a nonprofit medical honor society composed of more than 3,000 physician-scientists from all medical specialties.The Society is dedicated to the advancement of research that extends understanding of diseases and improves treatment, and members are committed to mentoring future generations of physician-scientists.

Caroline Aufgebauer awarded the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship

Congratulations to Caroline Aufgebauer, who was awarded the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program award. The GRFP provides three years of support over a five-year fellowship period for the graduate education of students who have demonstrated their potential for significant research achievements in STEM or STEM education.

Miranda Lumbreras awarded the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship

Congratulations to Miranda Lumbreras, who was awarded the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program award. The GRFP provides three years of support over a five-year fellowship period for the graduate education of students who have demonstrated their potential for significant research achievements in STEM or STEM education.

Mari Shinohara promoted to full professor of Immunology

Congratulations to Mari Shinohara for her promotion to full professor in Immunology in recognition of her many contributions to the field of innate immunity, anti-fungal immune responses, and neuroinflammatory diseases.