Zhao Zhang, PhD , associate professor of pharmacology and cancer biology, has been named a recipient of the 2024 Distinguished Scientist Award from The Sontag Foundation.

In 2017, JaNiece and Randy Saladin were devastated to learn that their 8-month-old-son, Randall, had a brain tumor. Today, Randall is thriving thanks to support from the Duke Pediatric Neuro-oncology Program team and a breakthrough FDA-approved drug.

Duke University School of Medicine’s BOOST Program recently celebrated 20 years of inspiring young people to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and medicine (STEM).

Hundreds of medical alumni and their guests returned to Duke, Nov. 14 - 17, 2024, to celebrate the annual Duke Medical Alumni Weekend festivities. This year, packed full of reunion programming, featured a special nod to Duke's Centennial celebration.

The first study comparing surgery to active monitoring as treatment for ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) finds women who carefully monitor the precancerous cells are no more likely to develop breast cancer after two years than women who undergo surgery to remove them.

The Duke University Medical Center Library began in 1927 with a bold vision from founding dean Wilburt Davison, MD, who prioritized a library even before hiring faculty. Today, it’s a dynamic hub supporting students and faculty with cutting-edge resources and partnerships, from systematic literature reviews to advancing health equity.

An historic $50 million gift from an anonymous donor will bring proton therapy to Duke. Proton therapy is more precise than conventional x-ray radiation and will greatly enhance Duke's ability to improve patient outcomes. The gift is the largest philanthropic gift ever received by the health system.

On Saturday mornings, a group of Duke University School of Medicine students who are in training to one day treat cancer or perform surgery gather to ensure that those in the Durham County communit

The North Carolina Area Health Education Centers (NC AHEC) program was established in 1974 to address concerns with the supply, distribution, and retention of health care professionals. Duke AHEC, one of nine regional AHEC programs throughout the state, has been led by Duke Psychiatry's Marvin Swartz, MD, since 1996 and delivers programs and services primarily in the Fayetteville area.

Dr. Akinyemiju's research looks at the biological and social factors driving cancer outcomes in the United States and across the globe, trying to understand why some groups of people fare worse than others, and what can be done to close the gap.