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After more than a decade of exemplary service, Ann Reed, MD, will be stepping down as chair of the Department of Pediatrics at the end of 2025. Dr. Reed's leadership has been instrumental in propelling our pediatrics department to new heights, and her contributions will have a lasting impact on our Duke community.

A 4th year student in the Shah lab, Kottilil has secured a 2 year NIH F31 grant to support her PhD studies. The purpose of the grant is to support promising predoctoral students in developing into productive, independent research scientists by providing mentored research training during their dissertation research.

Before joining Duke University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program, I was a ballet dancer for regional dance companies along the East Coast. In several companies, we had the good fortune of having physical therapists provide care when needed most.

Researchers find a master epigenetic switch that activates silenced genes to compensate for their missing counterparts in a rare genetic disease called Prader-Willi syndrome

Referrals by pediatric primary care providers to a community-led lifestyle program helped improve the health of pediatric patients with obesity, according to research led by Duke Health.

Parris Jones-Hammock, an ABSN student at Duke University School of Nursing, had a transformative experience on a class trip to Guatemala—one that he says has further instilled a desire to give back.

The Museum of Durham History (MoDH) opened a new Duke student-curated component of its ongoing exhibit “100 Years of Duke” titled "Our History, Our Voice: Latinés at Duke.”

Duke Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) students complete a culminating capstone project and 14-week experience during their third and final year of the program. The capstone aims to draw on Duke OTD courses and experiences to collaborate with and support a community partner and gain in-depth knowledge in a specific practice area. Third-year student Maddie Lira shares how her project is progressing.

We’re excited to transition our mRNA-seq library preparation from KAPA HyperPrep to Watchmaker mRNA Library Prep! Watchmaker provides equivalent data at a cheaper price. If you need to continue using KAPA HyperPrep for continuity, please submit those samples within the next six months

How can assistive technology turn barriers into bridges? In OTD 601: Occupation and Technology, students examine this essential question while gaining a thorough understanding of the complex relationship between technology, occupation, and well-being. This innovative course teaches future occupational therapists (OTs) how technological solutions can either improve or hinder daily activities, directly affecting their clients' health and quality of life.