Duke Microbiome Center

Cultivating microbiome science @DukeU for human health, the environment, and biotechnology

[Duke Microbiome Center @DukeMicrobiome]

Historically, the biological effects of microbiome-derived metabolites have been difficult to characterize, but a recent @iScience_CP paper (featuring research from @DukeUBME) presents a new, cutting-edge approach that leverages machine learning. https://t.co/MMh2lHvl5X

[Duke Microbiome Center @DukeMicrobiome]

We're onto Translational Microbiome Research: One standout presentation is from Dr. Mara Serbanescu with @Duke_Anesthesia, who is investigating how the prevalence of gut-derived microbes in the bloodstream can correlate with ICU stay duration #NCMicrobiomeSymposium

[Duke Microbiome Center @DukeMicrobiome]

Tagging @theHanLab!

[Duke Microbiome Center @DukeMicrobiome]

Today is the #NCMicrobiomeSymposium, hosted by @ncbiotech! The event kicked off with multiple talks on Microbiome Methodological Advances, including DMC member Dr. Shuo Han whose lab is identifying new gut bacteria that impact lifespan. https://t.co/6Q8OYwjplf

[Duke Microbiome Center @DukeMicrobiome]

Microbial communities play a crucial role in shaping environments, but how can we predict their behavior? Dr. Ophelia Venturelli in @DukeUBME is investigating the potential of machine learning in this context https://t.co/RXXuUxe8uJ #NCMicrobiomeSymposium

[Duke Microbiome Center @DukeMicrobiome]

Congrats to Noelle Younge (Associate Professor of Pediatrics, @DukeMedSchool) who was recently awarded a five-year @NIH grant, "Mechanisms of microbial regulation of postnatal growth and lipid metabolism."

[Duke Microbiome Center @DukeMicrobiome]

A new journal article in @FoodRSC highlights dietary genomics as a scalable, data-driven tool for monitoring nutrition interventions and informing childhood malnutrition programs. Read more about this research, led by @DukeMGM grad Dr. Ammara Aqeel. https://t.co/Ywa6QAPEML

[Duke Microbiome Center @DukeMicrobiome]

Congrats to @jessicamccann, our 2026 Keystone Award winner! Thanks in large part to her efforts, @DukeUniversity is leading the field in understanding pediatric obesity https://t.co/IQXezAqVot https://t.co/sYOBE7eQvv @DukeMedSchool @Duke_GI_ @dukeresearch @DCRINews @DukeHealth

[Duke Microbiome Center @DukeMicrobiome]

Congratulations to Dr. Neil Surana @DukeMicrobiome for his receipt on one of the inaugural Microbiome Accelerator Program Awards, a collaboration b/w Nature Awards and Seed Health. @DukePedsRes @DukeMGM @ImmunologyDuke https://t.co/Y04vtskwaH

[Duke University School of Medicine @DukeMedSchool]

Respiratory infections often become serious for younger populations. Globally, over 700,000 kids die each year of pneumonia. Matthew Kelly, MD, MPH, is working to help children avoid respiratory diseases. One possible solution; the nasal microbiome.
https://t.co/GzKZtOhlXa

[Duke Microbiome Center @DukeMicrobiome]

The Duke Microbiome Center is happy to announce the recipients of the DMC Diversity Matters Award - Jessica Portillo & Sweta Patel. Read about their contributions to advancing diversity, equity, & inclusion @DukeU & beyond: https://t.co/ESlmr2IVPt @DukeMicrobiome @SciPortillo

[DukeIntegrativeImmunobiology @ImmunologyDuke]

Congratulations to @agastya74979307 from the @ValdiviaLab for receiving an NIH F31 award for his pre doctoral training at @DukeMGM and @DukeMicrobiome to study mucin consumption by the new probiotic bacteria Akkermansia.

[Nature Microbiology @NatureMicrobiol]

Working on the #microbiome? 🦠🧫💩

We're hiring for a permanent editor to handle all things microbiome and champion this area for the journal!

Role available in New York or Berlin

Deadline - 11th December

More info here:
https://t.co/Y2HyxtUs3e

[Duke University School of Medicine @DukeMedSchool]

From outsmarting pneumonia to wetland preservation, the NC @ASMicrobiology meeting, hosted by @DukeMicrobiome, highlighted exceptional student presentations from @UNC_SOM, @EastCarolina, @wakeforestmed and @NCState.
https://t.co/XsTnf55ygS

[Duke Microbiome Center @DukeMicrobiome]

Had a fantastic turnout today for the North Carolina Branch of American Society for Microbiology meeting today at Duke University!

Big thanks to @ErcPremier , @ImmunologyDuke , @TriCEM_NC , @DukeMGM for helping in the success of this event!

[Raphael Valdivia @valdi001]

The deadline is approaching! Don’t miss the chance to joins us @ImmunologyDuke

[Duke Clinical and Translational Science Institute @Duke_CTSI]

Congratulations to @hjillianh on receiving the @NIH Mentored Career Development (KO1) Award for her research related to acute otitis media! Dr. Hurst is a member of the CTSI's Integrating Special Populations Core.

Read more >> https://t.co/19EJVHEVvc

[Duke Microbiome Center @DukeMicrobiome]

Very exciting work coming out of Lawrence David's lab, including a recent publication in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences!

https://t.co/XoiLL5c5on

[Raphael Valdivia @valdi001]

Finally out! This work describing a genetic system for a very important and cool gut commensal has been a labor of love. Massive amounts of work by @lauren282012, Per Malkus & @ValdiviaLab. Special thanks to @barton_lab and Lawrence David’s for being most excellent collaborators.

[Historic Stagville State Historic Site @HistStagville]

Historic Stagville is offering an additional tour all next week leading up to Juneteenth!
You can visit Historic Stagville and learn more about the history of slavery and emancipation on June 13th - 16th at 11am and 1pm. Tours are $2 per adult and $1 per child and senior.