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Musah Named Among Inspiring Black Scientists in America
February 14, 2020
MEDx Investigator Samira Musah was recognized for her innovative research in stem cell engineering and human kidney disease. Affiliated faculty member Kafui Dzirasa was also recognized on this list.
Heart Rate Measurements of Wearable Monitors Vary by Activity, Not Skin Color
February 12, 2020
MEDx Investigator Jessilyn Dunn and team have demonstrated that skin tones don't alter the accuracy of heart rate monitors on smart watches and fitness trackers, but activities affect readings.
Duke Student Startup Wins $50,000 NFL 1st and Future Innovation Challenge
February 7, 2020
Founded by three Duke Engineers on Duke's football team, and mentored by Ken Gall, Protect3d uses 3D scanners and printers to produce anatomically precise protective devices.
Smart Toilet Saves Vital Health Data from Getting Flushed
February 4, 2020
A Bass Connections project team, co-led by Geoff Ginsburg, is developing a tool to access an untapped source of important health data.
New Kaganov Grant Awardees Announced
January 21, 2020
The Kaganov Steering Committee and MEDx are pleased to announce the grant winners for the Kaganov Research Initiative in Pulmonary Medicine and Engineering.
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Friday, February 21
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Y Combinator Office Hours at Duke
Tuesday, February 25
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Presenter: YC partner Jared Friedman and visiting partner Dr. Uri Lopatin
Y Combinator Lunchtime Fireside Chat
Tuesday, February 25
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Rubenstein Library Holsti-Anderson Family Assembly Room 153
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Machine Learning for Synthetic and Quantitative Biology
Tuesday, February 25
4:30 pm to 6:30 pm Hudson Hall 125
Presenter: Linchong You
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