A Trial HIV Vaccine Triggered Elusive and Essential Antibodies in Humans
An HIV vaccine candidate developed at the Duke Human Vaccine Institute triggered low levels of an elusive type of broadly neutralizing HIV antibodies among a small group of people enrolled in a 2019 clinical trial.
Mary E. Klotman's Message for Friday, May 17, 2024
Dr. Klotman shares news about faculty awards, graduation and more.
2024 Michelle Winn Awards Celebrate Achievements in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
The Duke University School of Medicine has announced the 2024 Michelle P.
Dr. Kathleen A. Cooney Elected President of the Association of Professors of Medicine
Dr. Kathleen A. Cooney, Chair of the Duke Department of Medicine (DOM) and renowned medical oncologist, has been elected as the incoming president of the Association of Professors of Medicine (APM).
Black Adults at Risk for Alzheimer’s Disease Live in More Polluted Areas, U.S. Study Finds
Study of 107 older adults finds that non-white New York and North Carolina residents with mild cognitive impairment reside in places with more environmental injustices than their white peers.
School of Medicine Celebrates 2024 Faculty Award Recipients
Duke University School of Medicine is proud to acknowledge the faculty members who were selected as recipients of this year’s School of Medicine faculty awards.
New Molecule Mimics the Anti-Clotting Action of Blood-Sucking Organisms
A team of Duke researchers describe a synthetic molecule that mimics the effects of compounds in the saliva of blood-sucking critters that can also be swiftly reversed, enabling clotting to resume when needed after treatment.
Centennial Spotlights Jean Gaillard Spaulding
The first Black woman to graduate from the Duke School of Medicine in 1972, Jean Spaulding went on to help lead Duke Health as an administrator, making primary health care accessible to low-wealth residents across Durham and beyond.
Graduation 2024: Congratulations to School of Medicine Graduates!
Congratulations to the 446 students from the Duke University School of Medicine who graduated on Sunday, May 12, 2024, marking the successful culmination of their hard work and dedication. Stu
How Cancer Tumors Hijack the Body’s Defense System
Discovery paves the way for more effective cancer treatments that benefit a larger group of patients.