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Raphael H. Valdivia

Nanaline H. Duke Distinguished Professor of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology
Integrative Immunobiology
4112 MSRB III, Box 3580, Durham, NC 27710
4112 MSRB III Box 3580, 3 Genome Court, Durham, NC 27710

Awards & Honors


Fellow of the American Academy of Microbiology

International Anerican Academy of Microbiology · June 2017 More about this award

AAAS Fellows

National American Association for the Advancement of Science, The · 2012

Burroughs Wellcome Investigator in the Pathogenesis of Infectious DIseases

National Burroughs Wellcome Trust · 2008

Investigators in Pathogenesis of Infectious Diseases

National Burroughs Wellcome Fund · 2007

Merck Irving S. Sigal Memorial Awards

National American Society for Microbiology · 2007

Pew Scholar in Biomedical Sciences

National Pew Trust · 2004

Pew Scholars in the Biomedical Sciences

National Pew Charitable Trusts, The · 2004

In the News


Published February 26, 2025
Understanding the Human Immune System
Published August 15, 2023
Scientists Unlock Secrets of Gut Bacteria Linked to Heart Health
Published September 8, 2022
Chlamydia’s Stealthy Cloaking Device Identified
Published May 18, 2022
University Awards 24 New Distinguished Professorships
Published February 4, 2022
Tiny, Mighty Weapons to Wield to Fight Disease
Published November 7, 2018
Chlamydia Attacks With Frankenstein Protein
Published April 21, 2017
Glad You Asked: Is America Still a Beacon for Immigrant Scientists?
Published June 26, 2015
Allen Song Named Interim Director of Brain Institute
Published September 23, 2014
Duke Medical Researchers Rally to Promote NIH Funding
Published September 19, 2014
Duke, UNC scientists make case for NIH funding
Published April 1, 2014
Raphael Valdivia Named New Vice Dean for Basic Science in School of Medicine