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George Staples Leight is a Professor Emeritus in the Department of Surgery at Duke University. His research primarily focuses on the regulation of parathyroid hormone (PTH) secretion and calcium homeostasis. Notably, he has developed a reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR)-based assay for the expression of mRNA calcium-sensing receptors in parathyroid gland tissues. His studies have contributed significant insights into inherited abnormalities of calcium homeostasis. He has also pursued clinically related projects, such as a rapid, intraoperative assay of PTH, which has improved the surgical treatment of hyperparathyroidism and reduced surgical costs significantly. In addition, Dr. Leight conducts basic research into the mechanisms of hyperparathyroidism using animal models. His extensive educational background includes completing his M.D. and senior residency in surgery at Duke University, where he has spent his entire academic career. Dr. Leight has been involved in grant proposals aimed at exploring therapies for conditions like DiGeorge Syndrome.
Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)