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Over 60 million Americans live in rural areas, yet only 12% of physicians practice in these communities. Rural families face significant barriers to healthcare, increasing the risk of chronic disease mortality from conditions like heart disease, cancer, trauma, lung disease, and stroke. Many patients in these areas also contend with comorbid conditions that require regular monitoring by qualified healthcare teams.

Calling all genomics enthusiasts and science trailblazers! Fuel your curiosity (and your appetite!) at the upcoming Twist Bioscience Showcase. The speaker lineup will feature Aileen Ferraro, PhD, from Twist; Amy Goldberg, PhD, David M. Goodner Assistant Professor of Evolutionary Anthropology; and Devi Swain Lenz, PhD, director of the Sequencing and Genomic Technologies core facility and assistant research professor in molecular genetics and microbiology. Thursday, March 13, 2025 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM French Science 2237

In December, a team of occupational therapy practitioners and students was invited to tour Raleigh's new King’s Ridge community ahead of its completion and opening. The property, developed and operated by CASA, is designed to provide affordable housing and support to help people exit homelessness. CASA’s mission is to offer stable housing in Durham, Chapel Hill, and Raleigh, and King’s Ridge follows a permanent supportive housing model that ensures long-term stability for its residents.

Biomaterials are all around us. They are the bandages in our first-aid kit, the fillings in our teeth and the capsules that contain the medications we take. Biomedical engineer Tatiana Segura, PhD, and her team are developing biomaterials that harness the body’s ability to heal.

During their third year in Duke’s Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) program, students participate in two full-time, 12-week fieldwork experiences. My rotations included working in acute care at Novant Presbyterian Medical Center and in outpatient pediatrics at Integration Station, both located in Charlotte, NC.

Duke University and Duke-NUS Medical School (Duke-NUS) are seeking applications for collaborative research pilot projects that bring together faculty from both institutions.

A unique collaboration launched four years ago between CTSI and Durham Technical Community College continues to thrive and recently welcomed the latest cohort of the Clinical Research Equity Scholars Program.

When uncertainty strikes, effective communication is one of the most critical tools for leaders. Registration is now open for a new seminar that will provide practical strategies to help leaders show up for their teams, communicate clarity even when clarity is limited, and foster connection during challenging times. Content will explore ways to help others maintain morale, even as you are working through the same challenges. When: April 11, 8:30-10:00am Where: Zoom. Login details provided following registration. 

The recent launch of the Duke Center for Community Engagement marks a significant step in strengthening the bond between Duke University and the Durham community. This event brought together leaders from various sectors to discuss the power of collaboration in addressing societal challenges. The OTD program will play a pivotal role in this collaboration, and Duke is proud to contribute to the community and continue its service, learning, and innovation tradition. 

When Patrick Smith, PhD, first began his academic training in bioethics, his uncle, who was a civil rights leader in Alabama for 53 years, taught Smith an important lesson: don't forget about the people. In this month’s spotlight, Smith shares how despite working in a field that can sometimes seem removed from the people, his uncle’s words have stayed with him.