Duke University is a private research university in Durham, North Carolina. Founded in 1838 by Methodists and Quakers, the university moved to Durham in 1892. In 1924, tobacco and electric power industrialist James Buchanan Duke established The Duke Endowment and the institution changed its name to honor his deceased father, Washington Duke.
Cell Biology at Duke University is a dynamic and integrated field, thriving within the collaborative environment of the School of Medicine and the Department of Biology in the College of Arts and Sciences. This structure brings together faculty and students from diverse disciplines to investigate the fundamental molecular and cellular mechanisms that govern life, from basic functions to complex disease states. With a strong history in biological research, Duke emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and rigorous training for the next generation of scientists. Through innovative research programs and access to cutting-edge facilities, the focus is on unraveling the intricacies of cellular processes to advance scientific understanding and improve human health.
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