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Lauren Brinkley-Rubinstein, PhD, an associate professor in the Department of Population Health Sciences at Duke, focuses on how the trauma of incarceration — whether from flooded cells during climate disasters or the “extreme deprivation” of solitary confinement — shapes people’s health long after release.

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Duke OTD proudly celebrates the contributions of Yeu‑Li Yeung, MS, OT/L, CPE, CSPHP, whose advocacy and student-centered teaching are shaping the future practice of Duke OTD students. Recently recognized across the Duke University Health System (DUHS) for her leadership in Safe Patient Handling and Mobility (SPHM)—and featured in Duke Today—Yeu‑Li brings this same expertise directly into students’ learning experiences. 

We’re proud to share that Erik Carvalho, PT, DPT, MHA—a Duke DPT alum and long‑standing leader within Duke Orthopaedics—was recently featured by the Duke Health Integrated Practice (DHIP) for his promotion to Ambulatory Operations Director (AOD), Orthopaedics.

Applications and nominations for School of Medicine Faculty awards are now open! Award categories include: Excellence in Professionalism Award Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award, presented by the Arnold P.

Climate change isn’t just an environmental issue—it’s a health issue. Recent reporting highlights how shifting weather patterns, from heat waves to hurricanes, can intensify chronic pain for millions of Americans. Dr. Corey B. Simon, DPT, PhD, associate professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Duke University and a leading researcher on pain mechanisms, provides expert context on why these changes matter for patient care.

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On December 12, the Precision Genomics Collaboratory convened its fifth annual Genomics Scientific Retreat in the Trent Semans Center Great Hall, bringing together faculty, staff, and trainees from across Duke University for a full day of discovery, dialogue, and connection. The retreat showcased the breadth of genomics research at Duke—from foundational science to clinical translation.

A landmark NIH-funded randomized clinical trial published in JAMA provides new insights into managing acute and subacute low back pain (LBP)—one of the leading causes of disability worldwide. The study, titled "Spinal Manipulation and Clinician-Supported Biopsychosocial Self-Management for Acute Back Pain: The PACBACK Randomized Clinical Trial," investigated whether spinal manipulation and clinician-supported self-management are more effective than guideline-based medical care for adults at increased risk of chronic disabling back pain.

The Duke Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) program opened the new year with an energetic and well-attended Open House on Saturday, January 3, welcoming admitted and prospective students and their family members to campus for an immersive look at the Duke OTD program.