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Climate Change & the Brain

January 9, 2025
A report published in October 2023 and released by the American Psychological Association and ecoAmerica found “prenatal impacts of climate change can derail the normal development of physiological systems, cognitive abilities and emotional skills in ways that are sometimes irreversible.”
Dr. Shelley Hwang, MD, Mary and Deryl Hart Distinguished Professor of Surgery, and husband John Kim on top of Mount Kilimanjaro in Kenya.

Reaching New Heights in Cancer Care

January 8, 2025
Patients with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) are usually treated with surgery and radiation, even though it may not develop into invasive breast cancer. Dr. Shelley Hwang recently presented a study suggesting that active monitoring could be an equally effective and less aggressive option for many women.
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Duke Medical Physics Graduate Program: 20 Years of Achievement and Ambition

January 8, 2025
The Medical Physics Graduate Program recently marked its 20th anniversary. In the two decades since it was launched, the program has had global impact and national influence.
Joel and Caroline Graybeals on a rock climbing wall.

Triangle Rock Clubs Owner Climbs Mountain of Metastatic Prostate Cancer

January 8, 2025
Joel Graybeal's journey with metastatic prostate cancer highlights the exceptional care he received at Duke Cancer Institute.
Samuel Katz, MD

Duke Centennial Spotlight: Samuel Katz, MD

January 6, 2025
Samuel Katz, MD, who chaired the Department of Pediatrics for 22 years, was a role model for integrating science and clinical care.
Rohit Singh, PhD

New Technique Helps AI Predict Antibody Structures More Accurately

January 6, 2025

A team led by Rohit Singh, PhD, has developed a computational technique that allows large language models to predict antibody structures more accurately.

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Heart Patients Miss Key Cholesterol Goal, Study Finds 

January 6, 2025
A new study finds 60% of heart disease patients have uncontrolled cholesterol, many aren’t on recommended cholesterol-lowering medications.
Mark Somner, PhD

Marc Sommer Named to Lead Duke Institute for Brain Sciences

January 6, 2025
Duke University faculty member Marc A. Sommer, professor of biomedical engineering, has been chosen to serve as director of the Duke Institute for Brain Sciences (DIBS).
Aditee Narayan, MD, MPH

Narayan Named Vice Dean for Education

January 3, 2025

After a thorough national search, Aditee Narayan, MD, MPH, has been appointed Vice Dean for Education at Duke University School of Medicine, effective January 1, 2025. 

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Celebrating the Holiday Season Together

December 20, 2024
Join Dr. Klotman and her family as they share holiday cheer and reflect on the remarkable milestones achieved by our school this year. From groundbreaking research to impactful community partnerships, this festive message encourages everyone to prioritize health and well-being during the holiday season. Let's look forward to an even more successful 2025 together.

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