Dean Mary Klotman, MD, highlighted how the extraordinary ambition and resilience of the Duke Health community illuminate the themes of Duke's MADE FOR THIS campaign in her 2025 State of the School Address.

Durham teens who learned to navigate their city by bus, bike or on foot got more exercise, more independence, and a shot at healthier habits for life.

Long seen as defenders against disease, immune cells in the brain are now emerging as architects of early brain development.

School of Medicine researchers are among more than 60 at Duke looking for ways to prevent bad effects from plastics that break into microparticles.

Duke researchers found that Black women who had abnormal or inconclusive ultrasound results after postmenopausal bleeding were less likely to receive a biopsy to check for cancer.

Scientists at Duke University School of Medicine are developing a new CAR-T cell therapy that could finally help immunotherapy take aim at solid tumors. Early tests look promising, and it started with one patient’s immune system doing something extraordinary.

Students in the physician assistant program planted a pollinator garden as a sanctuary for the Duke community.

Steven M. Scott, MD, HS’74-78, has been named the recipient of the 2025 Distinguished Service Award by the Duke Medical Alumni Association in recognition of his selfless service, steadfast passion for Duke, and transformative contributions to education, college athletics and health care institutions.

Pamela S. Douglas, MD, has been named a recipient of a 2025 Distinguished Faculty Award by the Duke Medical Alumni Association in recognition of her pioneering contributions to the field of cardiology.

Lori J. Pierce, MD’85, has been named the recipient of a Distinguished Alumni Award by the Duke Medical Alumni Association in recognition of her pioneering work in advancing breast cancer treatment and her leadership in education and training.