Engineering a More Elegant Deep Brain Stimulation Therapy for Parkinson’s
A Duke University team has demonstrated two new strategies that use deep brain stimulation to improve the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.
Duke researchers identify a cell interaction that might drive autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis
In a study out today, Duke researchers describe a newly discovered interaction of two specialized cells in the protective covering of the brain (dura).
Duke researchers find offering dual ICPI to some patients receiving SRS for brain metastases significantly improves local and intracranial control
Duke researchers have found that offering dual immune-checkpoint inhibition (ICPI) to patients with melanoma or non-small cell lung cancer who are receiving stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) for brain metastases significantly improves local and intracranial control.
Than promoted to professor
Khoi D. Than, MD, has been promoted to professor with tenure at Duke University's Department of Neurosurgery.
Peters promoted to professor
Duke neuro-oncologist and neurologist Katherine B. Peters, MD, PhD, was promoted to professor with tenure in Duke University's Department of Neurosurgery.
Vertebral body shortening is "one and done" for recurrent tethered cord
For patients with spina bifida who have tethered cord syndrome, vertebral body shortening is an option that avoids the complication risk associated with revision detethering.
Duke increases equitable access to pediatric brain tumor care
A collaborative effort between The Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center and Duke Children’s Hospital removes traditional systemic barriers for families to access complex pediatric brain tumor treatment. As a result, children and families worldwide have access to potentially life-saving care at Duke.
Yi Zhang joins the Duke Neurosurgery faculty
Yi Zhang, PhD, has been named assistant professor in the Duke Department of Neurosurgery, effective January 1, 2024. Zhang’s lab focuses on computational biology, bioinformatics, and machine learning in genomics. She is a faculty member in the Brain Tumor Omics Program in the Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke, and holds a secondary appointment in the Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics.
Woman faces brain metastases with "faith and a good team"
Heather Gensler spent two years being told that, “if it hurts, it’s not cancer.”
Quinn Ostrom once again ranks among most highly cited researchers
Duke Neurosurgery faculty member Quinn Ostrom, PhD, has been named to the official list of Clarivate’s Most Highly Cited Scientists for the second year in a row.