Division of Integrative Genomics

This fall, Duke University faculty launched the inaugural Alpine Genomics Institute Unconference. The three-day meeting, held in the mountains of Jackson Hole, Wyoming, brought together 30 researchers from around the country to focus entirely on identifying emerging challenges in genetics and charting new paths to overcome those challenges. The meeting was led by a steering committing that included Tim Reddy, PhD, associate professor of biostatistics and bioinformatics, Schuyler Melore, graduate student in the Reddy lab, and Shannon Clarke, a project manager in the Duke Department of Biostatistics & Bioinformatics; and also included colleagues at Cornell University, University of Washington, Stanford University, and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. 📣Dates for the 2025 Genomics Unconference will be announced soon. Click to read more about 2024 Genomics Unconference. https://lnkd.in/enh2RY7m #AlpineGenomics #IntegrativeGenomics #Genetics #Unconference Cl

Checkout available projects for collaboration in our division! https://lnkd.in/eAWk8XYC.

🎉Congratulations to Roland A. Matsouaka PhD on his new appointment as the Associate Chair for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in our department. #EDI #Diversity #Biostatistics #Bioinformatics

✨September Spotlight is Alejandro Barrera, Senior Biostatistician in the Duke Department of Biostatistics & Bioinformatics. Alejandro Barrera is a computer scientist with in-depth expertise in biostatistics and data analysis. Alex has been instrumental in assisting with the downloading, processing, and analyzing of genomics and functional characterization data. By collaborating with software developers and other #bioinformaticians on the team, Alex the team incorporate these results into the CEGS/CCGR portal. They then design and implement interactive and innovative ways to explore and integrate this data. Learn more about Alex Barrera here - https://lnkd.in/eEsv9gKe #Science #IntegrativeGenomics #Biostatistics #Bioinformatics

Division of Integrative Genomics

Dr. Kibbe brought about transformational change as vice chair of our department. We know he’ll do the same at NCI. Congratulations Dr. Warren Kibbe!

✨August Spotlight is Navid NaderiAlizadeh, PhD, Assistant Research Professor in the Duke Department of Biostatistics & Bioinformatics. Dr. NaderiAlizadeh's current research focuses on the applications of artificial intelligence, signal processing, and more for analyzing biological data. With a background in electrical engineering and 5G networking, Navid has developed a keen interest in biological research within the Division of Integrative Genomics. Learn more about Dr. NaderiAlizadeh here - https://lnkd.in/eNDfYnHx https://lnkd.in/eYEQE9Q7 #Science #IntegrativeGenomics #AI

Congratulations to our latest recipients for our Student Pilot Grants! These $2000 grants help our graduate students conduct research and attend conferences and trainings to help further their academic careers. https://lnkd.in/epmQhTyv Duke University School of Medicine, Duke Department of Medicine, Duke Integrative Immunobiology, Reuben Ryan Cano, Guinevere Connelly, Devon DiPalma, Lisbeth Disla, Jonathan Messerschmidt, Patrick Prochazka, Zoe Shan, Jiacheng Wang, Jatin Roper, Dennis Ko, Mari Shinohara, Chris Counter, Huanghe Yang, Don Fox, Zach Reitman, Akankshi Munjal, Yarui Diao, Ph.D.

Duke University doctoral students Richard Doty, Marisa Hamilton, Susan Liu, and Maria ter Weele work collaboratively across disciplines, collectively representing three PhD programs within Duke University School of Medicine and Duke University Pratt School of Engineering. Interdisciplinary research provides unique opportunities that support breakthroughs within science and research for these four students. While each of these students conducts different research projects, they ultimately work collaboratively to improve health with a focus on the complex topic of combinatorial genomics or the study of how combinations of genetic variants impact human disease.  Click the link to read the full article about their collaborative work. https://lnkd.in/exjAGura #Duke #IntegrativeGenomics #CollaborativeResearch #Genomics #Science #Research

#DukeMed's Black employee resource group, ME2, held its third annual Juneteenth celebration on June 20. The event featured keynote speaker Damon Tweedy, MD, professor in Duke Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences. In his talk, titled “Reflections on Race and Medicine: Past, Present, and Future,” Tweedy examined the history of racism in medicine and science in the U.S., while weaving in stories from his own personal and professional life. https://lnkd.in/e7zAM-Er