ELAM Names Julie Thacker, MD, to 2020-2021 Class of Fellows
Julie Thacker, MD, Associate Professor of Surgery, was selected as a member of the 2020-2021 class of fellows for the
Four SoM Physician-Scientists selected to receive Strong Start Awards
Four School of Medicine faculty members have been selected to receive 2020 Physician-Scientist “Strong Start” awards.
Taking a Giant Leap
Faculty-Focused Workshops on Strategies for Uncertain Times
The Office for Faculty is pleased to announce a new series of workshops on identifying strategies to manage periods of rapid change and uncertainty.
Naggie named Vice Dean for Clinical Research for School of Medicine
Susanna Naggie, MD, has been named the new Vice Dean for Clinical Research for the Duke University School of Medicine. Dr. Naggie will begin her service in this role, effective immediately. Dr.
Recording of School of Medicine COVID-19 Response Faculty Town Hall Meeting
The School of Medicine held a Faculty Town Hall on May 19, 2020 and a recording of that event is now available for viewing.
Cord Blood Study Provides Insights on Benefits, Limitations for Autism Treatment
Children with autism without intellectual disability may benefit, but more research is needed.
New SARS-CoV-2 Test From Singapore Can Detect Neutralizing Antibodies In An Hour
Test sees the antibodies that would grant immunity to COVID-19 – if it occurs
Unusual Immune Response in Bladder Appears to Drive Repeat UTIs
As many people know, bladder infections can be a painful and recurring condition, and those who are prone to the infections often report they have to “go” with greater frequency and urgency.
Understanding COVID-19 Antibodies is Crucial to Vaccine Development
A trio of researchers at Duke University School of Medicine who have long collaborated to study how the immune system’s antibodies respond to HIV infection are now focusing on the new coronavirus.