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The PROMISE Study an NIH-funded research study to bolster diversity in the biomedical workforce, is currently recruiting participants.

Rana Gupta, PhD, W. David and Sarah W. Stedman Distinguished Professor in the School of Medicine  Tell us about your clinical, academic, or research interest and why you are passionate about this topic or area of focus.

AAAS CASE Workshop report by Meredith Schmehl Science and society are deeply connected, with research findings informing medicine, public health, education, and business. And as scientists, we cannot conduct our research without funding from the federal government. At the center of this connection is science policy, an interdisciplinary field that helps make the benefits of research accessible, works to recruit and retain diverse STEM trainees, and ensures science is used in policy decisions.

Mental Health Awareness Week Continues this Wednesday and Saturday: Wednesday, May 17, 11:30am-1:30pm

Jonathon Himes Molecular Cancer Biology David Kirsch 5/5/2023 Developing strategies to evaluate autochthonous tumor-specific immune responses

Kelly Reynolds, PT, DPT, NCS, received the Jan K Richardson Award for Excellence in Teaching at the Duke DPT Hooding and Recognition Ceremony held on May 13, 2023.

Members of the Class of 2023 were hooded Saturday, May 13, earning their doctorates in a special ceremony held at the Washington Duke Inn.  It marked the 79th class to graduate from the Duke physical therapy program. “As you celebrate your accomplishments today, think about how now you are now part of the Duke DPT legacy, “ said Division Chief Todd Cade. “Not many programs have as rich of a history and legacy as we do.”

Nicholle Lewis received the Jan Gwyer Student Recognition Award for Academic, Clinical, and Scholarly Excellence at a ceremony honoring the 2023 graduates. 

Morria Heilman received the 2023 Robert Bartlett Student Recognition Award for Service and Leadership Excellence at a ceremony honoring the 2023 graduates.  Dr. Heilman was class treasurer and chair of service and philanthropy. She worked as a graduate assistant and as an interview day volunteer. She also served as the Allied Health Representative on the Duke University Judicial Board for one year and as a mentor for the Duke F1rsts Program, a network for first-generation graduate students.

Another year of the Burton Elementary School annual health education event is in the books! ... The afternoon started with a skit where Minecraft character “Blue”, played by Divine Mengue, visited the Physician Assistant, played by Maddie Parker, and took at trip through the body meeting germs and exploring the body.