Oliver Lab: Basal Stem Cells Identified as Origin of Small Cell Lung Cancer in Lab Models
In a study published in Nature, Duke researchers reshape understanding of how small cell lung cancer begins.
Wingler awarded R01 studying cardiovascular medications
Laura Wingler, PhD, Assistant Professor of Pharmacology and Cancer Biology, was recently awarded an NIH R01 grant from the National Hear
New Funding Awards - January 2025 to June 2025
Congratulations to the following faculty members for receiving these sponsored research awards:
Welcome New Students
Meet the newest cohort of students in the Department of Pharmacology and Cancer Biology’s PhD programs. Each student brings a unique background and a passion for research.
Kuhn's research featured in NYTimes article about federally funded breakthroughs
A New York Times article* titled "9 Federally Funded Scientific Breakthrough
Darnell awarded V Foundation grant
Alicia Darnell, PhD, Assistant Professor of Pharmacology and Cancer Biology, was recently awarded a V Scholar grant from the
Wood awarded St. Baldrick’s Foundation grant
Kris Wood, PhD, Professor of Pharmacology and Cancer Biology, has been awarded a
Wood Promoted to Rank of Full Professor
The Department of Pharmacology and Cancer Biology is proud to announce that Kris Wood, PhD, has been pr
West Lab: Duke Researchers Explore the Health and Environmental Effects of Microplastics
Andrew West, PhD, is one of more than 60 researchers at Duke investigating ways to prevent bad effects from plastics that break into microparticles.