M. Elizabeth Deerhake, MD, PhD

Elizabeth’s PhD research focused on innate immunity, with a particular focus on studying neuro-immune interactions in an animal model of multiple sclerosis. She has also studied gene regulation in zebrafish development, resulting in new knowledge about DNA methylation in gut inflammation. She worked as a volunteer in a group that delivers farmed fresh produce to food-insecure community members with chronic illness. She served as a volunteer teacher for a health education course at a local high school, and as co-president of Duke Advocates for MD/PhD Women in Science. She enjoys birdwatching, reading, listening to music, and spending time with friends and family.

Undergrad: Yale University

Medical School: Duke University School of Medicine