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Scientists Detail Brain Dynamics Implicated in Neurological Conditions

May 5, 2022
ºÚÁÏÍø researchers led by Ian Shih, PhD, used fMRI and a genetic mouse model to study the effects of a neurotransmitter on brain network functional connectivity, a dynamic process crucial for human health and behavior.

FDA Approves Treatment for Myasthenia Gravis After Phase III Study Led by James Howard, MD

May 5, 2022
James F. Howard, Jr, MD, in the ºÚÁÏÍø Department of Neurology is the lead primary investigator in the CHAMPION-MG trial for Ultomiris (ravulizumab-cwvz) as a treatment for adults with generalised myasthenia gravis who are anti-acetylcholine receptor antibody-positive, which represents 80% of people living with the disease.

Interim Data Suggest Long-term Treatment with VYVGART Provides Improvement in Generalized Myasthenia Gravis Disease Scores

April 7, 2022
James F. Howard Jr., MD, professor in the ºÚÁÏÍø Department of Neurology, was principal investigator of the ADAPT+ trial for the experimental drug efgartigimod, developed by Belgian pharmaceutical company Argenx.

Traub and Li awarded $5K-50K NC TraCS grant

March 1, 2022
NC TraCS awarded funding for a $5K-$50K grant application submitted by Rebecca Traub, MD and Xiaoyan Li, MD, PhD.

Phase 3 study results show positive data in treatment of myasthenia gravis with zilucoplan

February 14, 2022
James F. Howard Jr., MD, professor in the ºÚÁÏÍø Department of Neurology, was lead investigator in UCB's RAISE trial to evaluate zilucoplan as a treatment for generalized myasthenia gravis in adults.

Nanoparticle-formulated drug combination is effective in medulloblastoma, a pediatric brain tumor

January 27, 2022
Dr. Timothy Gershon is co-corresponding author of new research that appeared in Sciences Advances, January 26, 2022.

FDA approves new drug to treat generalized myasthenia gravis

January 3, 2022
James F. Howard Jr., MD, professor in the ºÚÁÏÍø Department of Neurology, was principal investigator of the phase 3 trial for the experimental drug efgartigimod, developed by Belgian pharmaceutical company Argenx.

Diaz Receives AAN Clinical Research Training Scholarship

December 13, 2021
The American Academy of Neurology awarded Monica M. Diaz, MD, MS, a Clinical Research Training Scholarship in support of her research on the detection of neurodegeneration in older, cognitively impaired people with HIV.

Duke-ºÚÁÏÍø ADRC announces three research funding opportunities

November 10, 2021
The Duke/ºÚÁÏÍø ADRC is pleased to announce the release of three funding opportunities for researchers at Duke and ºÚÁÏÍø studying Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. One of the awards, the REC Scholar, is also open to candidates from ºÚÁÏÍø Pembroke, North Carolina Central University, and East Carolina University.

Joint Duke/ºÚÁÏÍø Alzheimer’s disease symposium highlights potential role of microbes and inflammation in Alzheimer’s disease

June 9, 2021
Over 800 scientists from across the United States and overseas convened virtually for a joint Duke/ºÚÁÏÍø Alzheimer’s Disease Symposium on May 27.