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Congratulations to Shivesh, Raul, and Qinglin for elucidating the molecule structure and mechanism of how NPR1 controls plant immunity. Read more on

Paul Modrich came to Duke in 1976—when Durham had a small-town feel, the smell of curing tobacco filled the air, and southern accents were the norm.

Duke Biochemistry recognizes the many contributions of our Asian American and Pacific Islander colleagues.

Carly Sciandra will join the second cohort of Duke PhD Peer Mentoring Fellows who provide mentorship and small group facilitation to incoming PhD students.

Congratulations to Terry Oas for receiving The Gordon G. Hammes Faculty Teaching Award.

As part of the Next Generation Leaders Program, Erica will be part of a talented cohort of postdoctoral scientists who will be mentored in their academic faculty careers.

Biochemistry PhD student Gus Lowry was awarded a prestigious three-year Graduate Research Fellowship from the National Science Foundation (NSF).

Her award will support her professional development and growth.

by Wendy Goldstein An effective teacher pivots when necessary. That’s just what Assistant Research Professor in Biochemistry, Dr.

Despite multiple assistant professor job offers, alumna I-hung Shih realized biotech was more her calling. She went on to get a Wharton MBA, which helped her pivot to her dream job in biotech investment. Read her interview with Jennifer Cheng of Duke Biochem.