Duke University Welcomes Dr. Bin Ni to KURe – K12 Program
The KURe – K12 Institutional Career Development Program at Duke University has announced the addition of Bin Ni, MD, PhD. Dr. Ni is a Fellow in the Divison of Infectious Diseases in the Department of Medicine at Duke University and her research focuses on addressing BK virus-associated complications in renal transplant recipients, including ureteral stenosis and nephropathy.
BK virus-associated complications are significant causes of graft injury and loss. By integrating clinical factors and polyfunctional T-cell signatures associated with BK virus reactivation, Dr. Ni aims to create validated risk prediction models to identify patients at risk for BK virus-related complications post-transplantation. This will ultimately enable tailored screening and immunosuppression strategies, improving patient outcomes.
Dr. Ni’s broader research interests extend to understanding interactions at the host-pathogen interface, with the goal of developing novel diagnostics and host-directed therapies for infectious diseases. Her work exemplifies the multidisciplinary and collaborative approach promoted by the KURe program.
The KURe Program at Duke University, part of the CAIRIBU network funded through the NIDDK, recruits talented clinical, translational, and basic science researchers from diverse disciplines. The program aims to develop independent research careers focused on benign urological research questions. Junior faculty, fellows, and postdocs from any department with an interest in benign urology research are encouraged to apply.
Program Contacts, Leadership, and Staff include Principal Investigator and Program Director, Cindy Amundsen, MD, Program Coordinator, Friederike Jayes, DVM, PhD, and Career Development and Program Specialist, Rebecca Kameny, PhD.
