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David M. Tobin

Minnie Geller Distinguished Professor for Research in Genetics
Molecular Genetics and Microbiology
Duke Box 3020, Durham, NC 27710
207 Research Drive, 207A Jones Building, Box 3020, Durham, NC 27710

Selected Grants


Cell and Molecular Biology Training Program

Inst. Training Prgm or CMEMentor · Awarded by National Institute of General Medical Sciences · 2026 - 2031

Genetics and Genomics Training Grant

Inst. Training Prgm or CMEMentor · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2026 - 2031

Interdisciplinary Research Training Program in AIDS

Inst. Training Prgm or CMEMentor · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2010 - 2030

Tri-Institutional Molecular Mycology and Pathogenesis Training Program

Inst. Training Prgm or CMEMentor · Awarded by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases · 2024 - 2029

The Genetic Base of Bone Disease in Mycobacterial Infection

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases · 2023 - 2028

Defining the role of the human RGS12 locus in granuloma formation

FellowshipPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases · 2025 - 2028

Granuloma defense requires pyroptosis and IFN-g

ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases · 2023 - 2028

Duke Preparing Research Scholars in Biomedical Sciences- Post-Baccalaureate Research Education Program

Inst. Training Prgm or CMEMentor · Awarded by National Institute of General Medical Sciences · 2022 - 2027

The Sigma factor SigE¿s role in mycobacterial granulomas

FellowshipPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases · 2024 - 2027

Innate Immune Determinants of Granuloma Formation in the Zebrafish

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases · 2017 - 2027

Genetic Dissection of Angiogenesis in the Tuberculous Granuloma

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases · 2022 - 2027

Infectious Diseases Through an Evolutionary Lens meeting

ConferencePrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Burroughs Wellcome Fund · 2023 - 2023

External Relationships


  • Company of Biologists

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