Recent News

World-renowned Duke Biochemist Irwin Fridovich, discoverer of superoxide dismutase and pioneering studies in the field of oxygen free radicals, passed away at his home on Saturday 2 November. As a tribute to his sixty-year contribution to the field of biochemistry and greater Duke community, Duke flags have been lowered to half-mast. Read about Irwin’s life and his contributions to science

Huanghe Yang, PhD, and Mohamad Mikati, MD, received an award from the Duke Institute for Brain Science. They will research mutations in BK-type ion channels in those afflicted with epilepsy and dyskinesia, determining how the mutation causes neurological symptoms and how to design new precision therapeutics. Read more

The annual biochemistry retreat always happens near Halloween and to celebrate, faculty and students have a costume competition. See who wore the most creative this year.

Ying Yin was given this prestigious award for her scientific discoveries and publications as well as the positive impact she's had on her lab, and departmental and institutional culture.
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