SCIENCE
Duke combines exceptional strengths in machine learning, structural biology, neuroscience, microbiology, genetics, immunology, and cell biology—fueled by a culture of interdisciplinary collaboration. Going beyond AI for clinical applications, our work at the Duke School of Medicine focuses on the fundamental science that drives innovation in biology and medicine.
Our teams are pioneering efforts that range from advancing new algorithmic methods to applying protein language models for synthetic biology and therapeutic design—developing unprecedented capabilities to engineer health. Discovery AI amplifies these achievements through shared computational infrastructure, cross-disciplinary partnerships, and a collaborative environment that positions Duke as a leader in applying artificial intelligence to transform biological understanding.
Work with Us!
Are you a student or postdoctoral researcher passionate about applying AI to understand the living world? At Discovery AI, we’ve built an interdisciplinary community where computational thinkers and experimental scientists collaborate to redefine biomedical discovery.
Join us to:
- Develop machine learning models that reveal new insights into big and important biological questions.
- Work with cutting-edge data from microscopy, genomics, neural recordings, and proteomics/biochemistry.
- Collaborate with experts across Duke’s School of Medicine, Pratt School of Engineering, Computer Science, and the wider AI research community.
Whether your expertise is in deep learning, bioinformatics, or data-driven systems biology, you’ll find a place to explore ambitious ideas and make meaningful scientific impact!
For more information on how you can engage with Discovery AI at Duke, please visit our contact page.
