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'More complex' than rocket science: How the Wetland Center is tackling ecosystem restoration

By John Markis | May 28, 2020

Under the leadership of Curtis Richardson, director of the DUWC and professor of resource ecology at the Nicholas School of the Environment, Duke’s prowess in the field of wetland conservation and rehabilitation has grown. Now, the center plans to partner with Duke’s Marine Lab and Brian Silliman, the Rachel Carson professor of marine conservation biology at the Nicholas School.

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How the Global Health Institute has adapted to a pandemic

By Nadia Bey | May 15, 2020

In a time when global health is at the forefront of our minds, the Duke Global Health Institute has faced new challenges and seen new learning opportunities. The DGHI, established in 2006, is working hard to keep current students going, and some classes have shifted to focus on the coronavirus pandemic. Meanwhile, the institute is looking ahead to a possible increase in applications.

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With push to reopen the economy, Duke professors cite need for improved testing

By Michael Lee | April 22, 2020

As debate swirls around reopening the economy, three Duke professors addressed the need to remedy testing shortages in a Tuesday media briefing.

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By writing and trying new things, Duke research labs adapt to restrictions

By Preetha Ramachandran | April 14, 2020

With on-campus activities driven to a halt, many researchers in Duke’s scientific labs are trying to adapt to not having access to their labs.

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Mike Krzyzewski and Anthony Fauci sit down to compare COVID-19 to basketball

By Sibani Ram | April 13, 2020

It’s an unexpected pairing of two former point guards—Duke men’s basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski and Anthony Fauci.

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Duke law student on his recovery from coronavirus, why others need to be cautious

By Ben Leonard | April 6, 2020

Second-year Duke law student Zack Kaplan spent his 27th birthday a bit differently from how he might have envisioned it a few weeks prior: eating a chocolate cupcake in self-isolation.

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How to stay safe and support others during the COVID-19 pandemic

By Preetha Ramachandran | April 3, 2020

The Chronicle spoke to the co-director of Duke’s Hubert-Yeargan Center for Global Health about how students should stay healthy, keep others safe and support each other during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Duke to spearhead $50 million research effort to test hydroxychloroquine in preventing COVID-19

By Carter Forinash | April 2, 2020

Up to $50 million has been approved for new research on a potential COVID-19 treatment, and Duke is taking charge.

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The two newest baby lemurs at the Duke Lemur Center are related to Zoboomafoo

By John Markis | March 28, 2020

Say hello to Duke’s two newest residents: a pair of critically endangered animals, who happen to be the nephew and grandson of Zoboomafoo.

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Duke Health researchers find way to decontaminate N95 face masks for reuse

By Ashwin Kulshrestha | March 28, 2020

Facing a nationwide shortage of N95 face masks in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Duke Health researchers have successfully found a way to decontaminate masks so that they may be reused.

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First national study of possible COVID-19 therapy includes Duke University Hospital

By Mona Tong | March 26, 2020

The first national study testing a possible therapy for the coronavirus has gained a new participant: Duke University Hospital.

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Two years before COVID-19, a Duke professor warned to prepare for such a pandemic

By Irene Park | March 25, 2020

Two years ago, a Duke professor warned to prepare for a devastating pandemic that sounds similar to what the world is facing today.

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Duke University Health System employee tests positive for the coronavirus

By Stefanie Pousoulides | March 20, 2020

The person is in self-isolation at home and hasn’t been in contact with DUHS patients while exhibiting symptoms, according to the statement.

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How Duke is contributing to research on creating a coronavirus vaccine

By Leah Boyd | March 19, 2020

Sallie Permar is a Duke professor member of the Duke Human Vaccine Institute. She talked to The Chronicle about some of the features of the new vaccine and how Duke is also contributing to vital COVID-19 research.

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Duke curtails laboratory research as COVID-19 continues to spread

By Nathan Luzum | March 17, 2020

Most Duke lab research is being suspended amid growing spread of COVID-19, Vice President for Research Lawrence Carin wrote in an email Tuesday evening.

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Duke can’t ship prescribed medications, staff to work with students when retrieving their items

By Stefanie Pousoulides | March 15, 2020

Duke is working on shipping students’ needed items from their dorms, but medical prescriptions aren’t included on the list of essential items.

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Duke University Health System not yet treating any coronavirus-positive patients but is currently testing

By Ben Leonard | March 13, 2020

Duke University Hospital and its affiliates are not treating any patients who have tested positive for coronavirus, as of Thursday afternoon.

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Former School of Nursing professor’s discrimination lawsuit gets dismissed

By Nadia Bey | February 28, 2020

The professor filed a lawsuit against Duke in March 2018 alleging defamation, discrimination on the basis of national origin and retaliation.

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A cocaine vaccine? Not as far-fetched as you think

By John Markis | February 26, 2020

Thanks to the work of Professor of Pathology Herman Staats, a vaccine is on the horizon for those with another debilitating disease: cocaine addiction.

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Mae Jemison teaches lessons from time as astronaut, aims high for human interstellar space travel

By Mona Tong | February 25, 2020

Mae Jemison shot for the moon, and she very nearly got there.