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Ever wonder what a day in the life of a researcher is like? Erica Washington, PhD, will show you around. She’s an assistant research professor in molecular genetics and microbiology at the Duke University School of Medicine, unraveling the mysteries of fungal biology that could yield new anti-fungal medications. But she’s also a dedicated mom and a star on the soccer field.
Did you know your taxpayer dollars fund research that improves cancer survival rates, detects and prevents childhood diseases and relieves pain? Research isn’t just science; it’s about people — your family, friends and community.
Learn more at: https://today.duke.edu/research
0:00 Intro
0:14 Morning routine
1:37 Commute to Duke's Campus
2:41 Office arrival
3:23 Lab experiment
05:03 Lunch on campus
5:38 Back to lab
6:20 Soccer with friends
7:22 Wrap up
𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐃𝐮𝐤𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲
Established in 1924 in Durham, North Carolina, Duke University is one of the world’s leading institutions for education, research, and patient care.
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Ever wonder what a day in the life of a researcher is like? Erica Washington, PhD, will show you around. She’s an assistant research professor in molecular genetics and microbiology at the Duke University School of Medicine, unraveling the mysteries of fungal biology that could yield new anti-fungal medications. But she’s also a dedicated mom and a star on the soccer field.
Did you know your taxpayer dollars fund research that improves cancer survival rates, detects and prevents childhood diseases and relieves pain? Research isn’t just science; it’s about people — your family, friends and community.
Learn more at: https://today.duke.edu/research
0:00 Intro
0:14 Morning routine
1:37 Commute to Duke's Campus
2:41 Office arrival
3:23 Lab experiment
05:03 Lunch on campus
5:38 Back to lab
6:20 Soccer with friends
7:22 Wrap up
𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐃𝐮𝐤𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲
Established in 1924 in Durham, North Carolina, Duke University is one of the world’s leading institutions for education, research, and patient care.
Subscribe ➡️ youtube.com/@dukeuniversity
𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 #𝐃𝐮𝐤𝐞𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲
Home: https://duke.edu/
News: https://today.duke.edu/
X (Formerly Twitter): @DukeU
Instagram: @dukeuniversity
Facebook: @dukeuniv
LinkedIn: @DukeUniversity
#dayinthelife #dukeuniversity #science #research #vlog #collegedayinthelife #university #dailyvlog
MB01TSQZYNF2ASL
MB01DPQLRU94DWQ
MB01DVELJOPWHCC
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MB011OXT69TOM27
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