Integrative Genomics News

The National Institutes of Health has awarded a team from the Duke Department of Biostatistics & Bioinformatics and the Duke Department of Surgery more than $5 million over five years to develop computational models to rapidly accelerate the development of more effective flu vaccines.

A team led by Rohit Singh, PhD, has developed a computational technique that allows large language models to predict antibody structures more accurately. The work, which could aid in finding new treatments for infectious diseases, is published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

Human genetics research is highly collaborative, relying on scientists with diverse expertise and experience from around the country working together to understand how the human genome works. Nevertheless, the hustle and bustle of life in the lab makes it difficult to set aside time reflect on emerging challenges and opportunities.

The Whitehead Scholars Program, helps attract and nurture the most promising biomedical researchers to the faculty at Duke University School of Medicine.

The National Institute of General Medical Sciences has awarded Bill Majoros, PhD, assistant professor in the Duke Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, a $1.9 million research grant.

The Duke Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics is excited to announce the promotion of three faculty members. Elizabeth Hauser, PhD, Professor, has been named program director of the Computational Biology and Bioinformatics PhD. Program, effective July 1. Jian Pei, PhD, Arthur S. Pearse Distinguished Professor of Computer Science, has been named chair of the Duke Department of Computer Science, effective July 1.

Faculty Andrew Allen, Ph.D., collaborated with researchers at the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons to uncovered an array of new genes that cause stillbirth. This significantly increases the understanding of the condition’s genetic foundations. The findings suggest that genetic analysis could be used to counsel parents who have previously experienced stillbirth and to unlock new human biology.