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A new custom-built biological “wire” developed at Duke University School of Medicine points the way toward a new treatment approach — bypassing broken brain connections, rather than relying on long-term medication or external stimulation. Led by Duke Psychiatry's Kafui Dzirasa, MD, PhD, the study was published in Nature.

Geraldine Dawson, PhD, founding director of the Duke Center for Autism and Brain Development, provides an update on the SenseToKnow app, which can help spot early signs of autism in very young children. With early detection, children can gain access to interventions that positively impact long-term outcomes.

Jane Gagliardi, MD, MHS, was honored with the Leonard Palumbo Jr., MD Faculty Achievement Award at the Duke University School of Medicine’s faculty and staff awards ceremony on May 12.

A new study by researchers at Duke University suggests that how children learn to relate to their bodies may be just as important as how their symptoms are treated. Led by Duke Psychiatry's Nancy Zucker, PhD, the research team investigated the effects of two interventions for chronic abdominal pain in children.

Duke University has named the latest recipients of its Climate and Health Big Idea Grants, a program aimed at accelerating research into the growing health impacts of climate change. Duke Psychiatry's Kate Webb, PhD, received one of the grants.

Duke faculty and staff—including clinical nurse Lorean Thelwell of the Duke Children’s Evaluation Center—share small practices and everyday habits that make a real difference in well-being.

In a new study, Duke Health researchers found that artificial intelligence tools can analyze routine electronic health records to accurately estimate a child’s risk of developing ADHD years before a typical diagnosis. The research was published in Nature Mental Health on April 27.

In celebration of Autism Acceptance Month, the Duke Center for Autism and Brain Development Holden Thorp, PhD, delivered the keynote seminar in the 2025-2026 Autism Seminar Series. Thorp is the editor-in-chief of "Science," a family of highly respected scholarly science journals and popular science publications, and a faculty member at George Washington University.

On a hot, sunny Saturday in April, kids from the community took to the field with Duke Soccer. Both the men’s and women’s teams came out for this special event, hosted by the Duke Center for Autism and Brain Development in partnership with Duke Athletics.

Duke staff and faculty share the ambitions that shape their lives and keep them connected to what matters most. Duke Psychiatry's Anna Fetter, PhD, shares insights on the power of the "bucket list."