Elizabeth Duke

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Elizabeth Duke is a leading figure in high-throughput X-ray imaging, whose work is revolutionizing the way life-science samples are visualized at the nanoscale. Her primary research focuses on the development and application of advanced phase-contrast tomography for structural biology. Duke’s major contribution is the creation of High Throughput Tomography (HiTT), a fast and versatile imaging platform implemented on the EMBL beamline P14 at PETRA III (DESY, Hamburg). This system leverages a high-photon-flux undulator beamline to perform tomographic phase-contrast acquisitions in roughly two minutes—a dramatic reduction in time that enables high-resolution, three-dimensional imaging of delicate biological specimens without the need for staining or heavy sample preparation. Her work has been recognized with over 25 citations, with her seminal 2023 paper detailing the HiTT platform serving as a key reference for researchers seeking to bridge the gap between synchrotron capabilities and routine biological imaging. By making rapid, high-quality tomography accessible, Duke is accelerating discoveries in fields ranging from developmental biology to biomedicine, establishing herself as a pioneer in next-generation imaging infrastructure.