Dr. Kafui Dzirasa featured among Duke's Presidential Award Winners

The Presidential Awards program, organized by the Office of the President in partnership with Duke Human Resources, recognizes individuals and teams from the University and Health System who best demonstrate the values that define and shape Duke as an institution. The awards are the highest honor given by Duke to staff and faculty members.

In addition to doing groundbreaking research using neuroscience, bioengineering and computational approaches to examine the roots of mental illness, Dr. Kafui Dzirasa is a tireless advocate for, and mentor to, underrepresented minorities in science and medicine. Read more about the honor and watch their virtual ceremony here.