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Ke Dong is a Professor in the Department of Biology at Duke University, where he has held his position since 2020. His research primarily focuses on the molecular and neuronal behavioral bases of insect responses to natural and synthetic neuroactive compounds, particularly pyrethrum and pyrethroid insecticides. He aims to elucidate the mechanisms of action of these neuroactive compounds on insect ion channels and receptors, as well as the mechanisms behind insect resistance. Dong's work combines behavioral studies with toxicological analysis to understand the physiological functions that these ion channels and receptors serve. His recent publications explore various aspects of insect resistance and the efficacy of new insecticidal compounds. He holds a Ph.D. from Cornell University, completed in 1993, and has secured several research grants from prestigious institutions such as the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences and Syngenta Crop Protection.
Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)