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New Duke Research Saves Lives Page

Duke Research Saves Lives has launched a revamped website that brings together powerful examples of how Duke research is saving, improving and enriching lives. The site serves as a central hub for stories from across the university and health system, featuring patient experiences, researcher perspectives and clear explainers that show how discoveries translate into real‑world impact. Together, the stories emphasize the value of federally supported research and make the breadth and importance of Duke’s research enterprise easy to see in one place.

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A Nasal Swab Test Could Change How Alzheimer’s is Detected

Duke researchers have developed a simple nasal swab test that could help detect Alzheimer’s disease years before memory loss or cognitive symptoms appear. By identifying early biological changes in nerve and immune cells, the approach opens the door to diagnosing the disease at a stage when treatment may be most effective. The findings raise hope for earlier intervention and a future in which Alzheimer’s can be slowed or stopped before it begins.

This research was supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

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Ken Brown Shares Vision for Duke Quantum Center

Ken Brown has been named director of the Duke Quantum Center for the next two years. In the role, Brown plans to expand partnerships across Duke, strengthen ties within the Research Triangle and position the region as a hub for quantum innovation. He will also continue to advance interdisciplinary quantum research and build educational pathways to train the next generation of quantum scientists and engineers. Brown succeeds founding director Christopher Monroe, who led the center since its launch in 2021.

The Duke Quantum Center has been supported by the National Science Foundation and the Department of Energy (DOE).

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Off the Top...

New Duke Research Saves Lives Page

Federally Funded Research at Duke...

A Nasal Swab Test Could Change How Alzheimer’s is Detected

Ken Brown Shares Vision for Duke Quantum Center

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