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Barry S. Myers

Professor of Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Box 90083, Durham, NC 27708
Box 90281, Durham, NC 27708

Research Interests


An expert in head and neck impact injury biomechanics, Dr. Myers is interested in translational research innovation—overseeing programs to advance faculty research to market.

Selected Grants


Duke-NFL Service Agreement

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Football League · 2022 - 2027

Advanced Technology Evaluation Program

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Football Research, Inc. · 2016 - 2022

Immunolight 2019 Renewal

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Immunolight, LLC · 2014 - 2021

Duke CTSA (UL1)

ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2013 - 2018

Small molecule targeting of dual TRP channels to attenuate inflammation and fibrosis

ResearchCollaborating Investigator · Awarded by North Carolina Biotechnology Center · 2016 - 2017

Duke-NFL Service Agreement

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Football League · 2022 - 2027

Advanced Technology Evaluation Program

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Football Research, Inc. · 2016 - 2022

Immunolight 2019 Renewal

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Immunolight, LLC · 2014 - 2021

Duke CTSA (UL1)

ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2013 - 2018

Small molecule targeting of dual TRP channels to attenuate inflammation and fibrosis

ResearchCollaborating Investigator · Awarded by North Carolina Biotechnology Center · 2016 - 2017

Request for funding for research on opportunities for entrepreneurs in the exponential era

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation · 2014 - 2014

Training in Biomolecular and Tissue Engineering

Inst. Training Prgm or CMEMentor · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2003 - 2009

Biomechanical Aspects of Spinal Trauma

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Centers for Disease Control · 1987 - 2000

Biomechanical Aspects of Spinal Trauma

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Centers for Disease Control · 1996 - 1999

Biomechanical Aspects of Spinal Trauma

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 1987 - 1999

Experimental Characterization of Cervical Impact Injury

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration · 1998 - 1999

Claude D Pepper Older Americans Independence Center

ResearchCo-Principal Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 1992 - 1999

Experimental Characterization of Cervical Impact Injury

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration · 1994 - 1999

Experimental Characterization of Cervical Impact Injury

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration · 1994 - 1999

Experimental Characterization of Cervical Impact Injury: Geometry, Structural Responses and the Influence of the Musculature on Cervical Impact Tolerance

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration · 1994 - 1999

Experimental Characterization of Cervical Impact Injury

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration · 1993 - 1998

Experimental Characterization of Cervical Impact Injury

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration · 1993 - 1997

Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Center

ResearchCo-Principal Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 1993 - 1997

Claude D. Pepper Older American Independence Centers

ResearchCo-Principal Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 1992 - 1997

Collaborative Study of Aging in the US and Australia

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Institute on Aging · 1991 - 1996

Biomechanical Aspects for Spinal Trauma

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Centers for Disease Control · 1987 - 1996

Biomechanical Aspects of Spinal Trauma

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Centers for Disease Control · 1987 - 1996

External Relationships


  • FreeFlow Medical Devices
  • NFLPA
  • Pappas Capital

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