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Dr. MaryBeth Gallagher, PhD, OTR/L, BCMH, assistant professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Occupational Therapy Doctorate program, recently co-presented at UNC’s annual Ethics Event alongside Dr. Nancy Bagatell, Director of UNC’s Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy.

Returning results to clinical study participants has not historically been the norm, the paradigm is shifting, with return of results becoming not only a scientific responsibility but also an ethical imperative.

Earlier this month, students from the Duke PA Point-of-Care Ultrasound Society (POCUS) held their second annual NC Scan at the Duke Tent Semans Center for Health Education. DPAP faculty member and Professor Janelle Bludorn, MS, PA-C, considered this year’s event “wildly successful,” noting that more than 7 North Carolina universities participated and that well over 100 people attended. 

Lauren Covert, MD, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Duke University School of Medicine, received a 2024 Hartwell Individual Biomedical Research Award. Covert will receive $100,000 a year for the next three years for her project, “Bioengineered Human Muscle as a Platform for Drug Discovery and a Cure for Juvenile Dermatomyositis." 

On May 7, two Duke medical students partnered with a faculty member from the Department of Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences to support a pilot initiative called LIDERES (Latino Initiative for Delivering Education and Raising Engagement on Screening for Head & Neck Cancer). The students led a two-hour workshop in Spanish focused on head and neck cancer awareness and early detection techniques.

Webb won the 2025 Duke University School of Medicine Staff Award for Valued Service for his behind-the-scenes innovation that has revolutionized operations within the Duke Physician Assistant Program.

The Duke University School of Medicine proudly announces the recipients of the 2025 Faculty Awards, honoring outstanding contributions in teaching, research, clinical care, professionalism, and service. These awards celebrate the excellence and dedication of faculty members who embody the School’s mission and values.

Move reflects continued commitment to strengthening the Duke–Duke-NUS partnership.

Accessing rehabilitation services can be a significant challenge for individuals with neurological injuries. Insurance limitations, transportation barriers, and socioeconomic disparities often prevent people from receiving the continued care necessary for optimal recovery. Durham Neuro Camp, led by the Duke Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program, is bridging this gap through a no-cost, community-based neurorehabilitation program designed to empower participants and promote health equity.

On Monday, May 12, Duke University and QIAGEN hosted a webinar titled "How to set up your microRNA sequencing project for success." Speakers included Sequencing and Genomic Technologies Director Devjanee Swain-Lenz, PhD, Director of Genomics Strategic Marketing at QIAGEN, Shu Boles, PhD, and Director of Global Product Management for NGS Technologies at QIAGEN, Sam Rulli, PhD. The webinar explores: