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Jessilyn Dunn

Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
534 Research Dr, Room #448, Durham, NC 27705
534 Research Dr, Room #448, Durham, NC 27708

Overview


Developing new tools and infrastructure for multi-modal biomedical data integration to drive precision/personalized methods for early detection, intervention, and prevention of disease.

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering · 2019 - Present Biomedical Engineering, Pratt School of Engineering
Assistant Professor of Biostatistics & Bioinformatics · 2021 - Present Biostatistics & Bioinformatics, Division of Biostatistics, Biostatistics & Bioinformatics
Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering · 2020 - Present Electrical and Computer Engineering, Pratt School of Engineering
Assistant Professor in Medicine · 2025 - Present Medicine, Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Nutrition, Medicine
Member in the Duke Clinical Research Institute · 2019 - Present Duke Clinical Research Institute, Institutes and Centers

In the News


Published April 10, 2025
New Center Brings Technological Advances to the Future of Health Care
Published January 30, 2024
A Marriage of AI and Photonics to Advance Imaging, Health Care and Public Safety
Published January 26, 2024
Fighting Disease with a Smartwatch? That’s Genius

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Recent Publications


Data Interoperability and Harmonization in Cardiovascular Genomic and Precision Medicine.

Journal Article Circulation. Genomic and precision medicine · June 2025 Despite advances in cardiovascular care and improved outcomes, fragmented healthcare systems, nonequitable access to health care, and nonuniform and unbiased collection and access to healthcare data have exacerbated disparities in healthcare provision and ... Full text Cite

Identifying Concepts of Physical Activity Which Are Clinically Meaningful to Patients and Care Providers: A Systematic Review of Qualitative Research.

Journal Article Clinical and translational science · April 2025 Physical activity (PA) is indispensable for overall health. Sub-optimal PA is linked to reduced quality of life (QOL) and premature death. In clinical research and therapeutics development, defining aspects of PA that are meaningful to patients and care pr ... Full text Cite

Identification of key factors related to digital health observational study adherence and retention by data-driven approaches: an exploratory secondary analysis of two prospective longitudinal studies.

Journal Article The Lancet. Digital health · January 2025 BackgroundLongitudinal digital health studies combine passively collected information from digital devices, such as commercial wearable devices, and actively contributed data, such as surveys, from participants. Although the use of smartphones and ... Full text Cite
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Recent Grants


Endocrinology and Metabolism Training Program

Inst. Training Prgm or CMEMentor · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2024 - 2029

CAREER: Improving Real-world Performance of AI Biosignal Algorithms

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Science Foundation · 2024 - 2029

Nurse LEADS: Training in Nurse-LEd models of care ADdressing the Social Determinants of Health

Inst. Training Prgm or CMEMentor · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2024 - 2029

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Education, Training & Certifications


Georgia Institute of Technology · 2015 Ph.D.

External Links


Dunn Lab