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Carole Ryan’s enduring love for her daughter, Suzanne Ryan Driver, has fueled more than $4 million in support for brain tumor research at Duke Health, including a newly announced $2.5 million planned gift. Through the Suzanne Ryan Driver Brain Tumor Research Fund, Carole’s generosity continues to drive innovation and hope for patients battling high-grade gliomas.

Last week Patrick Tan, MD, PhD, dean-designate of Duke-NUS Medical School, visited Duke University. His visit provided a chance for senior leaders and faculty to reflect on the sucessful partnership.

Durham Public Schools, Durham Tech, and Bloomberg Philanthropies joined Duke leaders on Wednesday in celebrating the ribbon-cutting of the new Durham Early College for Health Sciences. The school is a collaborative effort to position Durham and the Triangle as a model for preparing the next generation of health care providers.

April Stouder, EdD, MHS, PA-C, a graduate of the Duke PA program, has been named its new program director. An associate professor in the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, she previously served as associate program director and interim director.

By analyzing referral data and optimizing resources, a Duke Urology team reduced patient wait times by two-thirds.

Duke is the birthplace of the Physician Assistant profession and the home of the nation's first PA program, which was established by then-Chair of Medicine Eugene Stead, MD, in 1965. This year's PA Week — October 6-12 — marks the 60th anniversary of a program and a profession that have changed health care delivery.

Dean Mary Klotman, MD, meets with Dr. Peter J. Allen, the recently appointed Chair of the Department of Surgery, to discuss leadership philosophy and vision for the future of surgical innovation at Duke.

The Duke Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) Program held a lively Open House on September 27, welcoming future occupational therapists and their families to campus.

Duke University School of Medicine researchers have proposed a new statistical approach to improve how scientists and policy makers use health record data to guide decisions, such as when it's time for a booster shot.

The Durham community came together to celebrate “Pride: Durham, NC,” a three-day festival hosted by the LGBTQ Center of Durham. The event brought together several groups from Duke, local residents, and others for a celebration of identity and community.