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Current Ann B. Bussel Research Awardee

Craig Lowe, PhD Assistant Professor, Molecular Genetics and Microbiology Craig Lowe is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology.  His research interests are understanding how traits and characteristics of humans and other vertebrates are encoded in their genomes.  He is especially focused on adaptations and disease susceptibilities that are unique to […]

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Current Extramural Grant Awardee

Nicola J. Allen, PhD Associate Professor Molecular Neurobiology Laboratory Salk Institute for Biological Studies Allen studies how astrocytes regulate the formation, function and stability of neuronal connections called synapses. Astrocytes closely interact with neurons and synapses via thousands of fine processes, putting them in a position to regulate these connections. Synapses are essential points of […]

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Current Faculty Scholar

Derek Southwell, MD, PhD Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery Assistant Research Professor in Neurobiology Assistant Professor in Pathology Assistant Professor in Neurology Assistant Professor of Cell Biology Faculty Network Member of the Duke Institute for Brain Sciences Affiliate of the Duke Regeneration Center I am a surgeon-scientist specialized in the treatment of epilepsy and movement disorders.  […]

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Application Deadlines

In the 2025-26 fiscal year, RFAs will be accepted for the Broad Research Award for Graduate Students, Fellowship Award for Postdoctoral Fellows, and Human Brain Models Research Award at Duke. Applications will go live in October 2025 and are due by midnight February 1, 2026

New Student Award

Ellen Luken Student Awards enable selected Duke students to pursue prestigious and competitive extracurricular educational, career-building, and networking opportunities.

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New Grant

The Ruth K. Broad Foundation recently created a new grant to honor long-time director, Ann Bussel.

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