
Giselle Yvette López
Associate Professor in PathologyOverview
I am a physician scientist with a clinical focus on neuropathology, and a research interest in brain tumors. Originally from Maryland, I completed my undergraduate training at the University of Maryland, completing degrees in Physiology and Neurobiology as well as Spanish Language and Literature. I subsequently came to Duke for my MD and PhD, and discovered a passion for brain tumor research, and quickly realized that this was my life's calling. Clinically, I specialize in neuropathology. While I have active projects and collaborations on many kinds of brain tumors, my lab's primary focus is oligodendroglioma, a kind of infiltrative brain tumor that impacts adults. Our goal is to identify new ways to treat these tumors and improve the lives of patients with oligodendrogliomas and other kinds of brain tumors. By blending together computational approaches with wet lab approaches, we use the strengths inherent in different research modalities to excel in identifying unexplored pathways and thinking outside the box to identify new ways to target this brain tumor. We do this through research in an inclusive, multidisciplinary lab environment that strives for excellence in research while creating well-rounded, thriving scientists ready for the next step in their careers.
Research Opportunities
We currently have opportunities in the laboratory for one-year projects (ideal for post-bac fellows or third year med student research experiences). These projects are centered on identifying and testing novel therapeutic approaches for oligodendroglioma using in vitro and in vivo model systems. Please reach out if you are interested and would like to hear more about my mentoring philosophy, lab culture, and opportunities to be at the cutting edge of science.
Positions
Associate Professor in Pathology in the School of Medicine
2024 School of Medicine
Assistant Professor in Neurosurgery in the School of Medicine
2020 School of Medicine
Member of the Duke Cancer Institute in the School of Medicine
2019 School of Medicine
Education
B.A., University of Maryland, College Park 2005
2005 University of Maryland, College Park
B.S., University of Maryland, College Park 2005
2005 University of Maryland, College Park
MD./PhD., Duke University, School of Medicine 2014
2014 Duke University, School of Medicine
Certificate, Duke University, CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 2007 - 2014
2014 Duke University
Residency, University of California, San Francisco, ANATOMIC PATHOLOGY 2014 - 2016
2016 University of California, San Francisco
Fellowship, University of California, San Francisco, NEUROPATHOLOGY 2016 - 2018
2018 University of California, San Francisco
Clinical Instructor, University of California, San Francisco 2018 - 2018
2018 University of California, San Francisco
Clinical Research Fellow, University of California, San Francisco 2018 - 2018
2018 University of California, San Francisco
Publications, Grants & Awards
- Grants (6)
- Awards (12)
- Academics Articles (37)
- Conference Pages (20)
- Book Sections (2)
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
Department of Defense
National Institute of General Medical Sciences
National Institute of General Medical Sciences
Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, Inc.
DCI Centers, Cancer Types & Labs
Offices & Contact
Durham, NC
27710
Durham, NC
27710