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Duke medical students led a head and neck cancer awareness workshop in partnership with El Centro Hispano.

Duke Medical Students Lead Cancer Awareness Training with El Centro Hispano

May 27, 2025
Two Duke medical students partnered with the largest Latino-led organization in North Carolina to lead a two-hour workshop in Spanish focused on head and neck cancer awareness and early detection techniques.
Colin Averill, PhD

As the Planet Warms, Fungi Find a Way In

May 27, 2025
As global temperatures rise, fungi are evolving to survive in warmer environments—potentially breaching the human body’s natural thermal defenses. At a Duke University symposium, scientists warned that climate change may be fueling the emergence of heat-tolerant fungal pathogens, posing a growing threat to public health.
Alexandra Hunter, Rebecca Zasloff, Sally Kuehn, Mindy Kim

Four School of Medicine Students Named Schweitzer Fellows

May 27, 2025

Four Duke University School of Medicine students are among the 33 graduate students recently named 2025-26 North Carolina Albert Schweitzer Fellows.

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New AI Methods Advance Diagnosis After Brain Metastasis Treatment

May 23, 2025
A novel deep learning-based approach can help distinguish between local tumor recurrence and side effects of radiation therapy.
Joseph Heitman, MD, PhD, (second from right) at the 2025 Georg Award ceremony.

Joseph Heitman Honored with Prestigious Lucille Georg Award in Basic Science

May 22, 2025
Joseph Heitman, MD, PhD, has received the Lucille Georg Award in the basic scientist category from the International Society of Human and Animal Mycoses (ISHAM). This distinguished award recognizes lifetime achievements and outstanding contributions to the field of medical mycology.
Manesh Patel, MD and Mary Klotman, MD looking at a small sculpture in a clinic hallway

Philanthropy in Action: A Conversation with Dr. Manesh Patel

May 21, 2025
Dean Klotman and Manesh Patel, MD discuss the transformative role of philanthropy in advancing cardiovascular research and care at Duke. Their conversation highlights how the university's recent MADE FOR THIS fundraising campaign is fueling innovation, collaboration, and purpose-driven support to shape the future of heart health.
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Celebrating Excellence: 2025 Dean’s Staff Award Winners Announced

May 20, 2025

The Duke University School of Medicine is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Dean’s Staff Awards.

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Duke University School of Medicine Announces 2025 Faculty Award Recipients

May 20, 2025

The Duke University School of Medicine proudly announces the recipients of the 2025 Faculty Awards, honoring outstanding contributions in teaching, research, clinical care, professionalism, and ser

Shannon Barter, MD; Layla Triplett, MEd; and Kent Yamamoto.

Duke Team Builds an Award-winning Surgical Simulator

May 20, 2025

A 3D-printed model of a hernia created by a team from the Duke Department of Surgery's 

Winn Award Winners 2025

2025 Michelle P. Winn Award Winners Named

May 19, 2025
The Duke University School of Medicine has announced the 2025 Michelle P. Winn Awards honoring individuals and teams who have made significant contributions to inclusive excellence over the past year.

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