A multi-faceted study from Duke University School of Medicine researchers shows for the first time that blocking an under-studied enzyme called PKN2 may be the key to stopping aggressive, treatment-resistant cancers.

A program managed by Duke medical students helps high school and elementary school students learn about careers in science, technology, and medicine.

After a national search, Matthew D. Barber, MD, MHS, has been appointed to serve as president of the Duke Health Integrated Practice (DHIP) and vice dean for Clinical Affairs in the Duke University School of Medicine.

Duke University start-up company VQ Biomedical is developing a minimally-invasive catheter-based oxygenator for patients whose heart or lungs are failing.

The newly elected Fellows—Staci D. Bilbo, PhD; David Hasan, MD; Emily Derbyshire, PhD, and Lucia Carol Strader, PhD—are being recognized for contributions to immunology, plant biology, chemistry, neuroscience and humanitarian support during war.

The 100 students in the inaugural class of the new Durham Early College of Health Sciences gathered with their families for a signing ceremony at the Trent Semans Center. The new school is the result of a partnership between Duke Health, Durham Tech, and Durham Public Schools to create an early college program for high school students.

A proposed cap on National Institutes of Health funding could cost Duke University millions and stall critical breakthroughs -- like Laurie Sanders's blood test for early Parkinson's disease.

Dean Klotman’s latest interview with Dr. Craig Albanese, CEO of Duke University Health System. In their conversation, they explore the critical work to grow Duke Health's clinical enterprise to support our integrated missions.

Research by neurobiologists Richard Mooney and John Pearson and postdoctoral associate Jiaxuan Qi sheds light on the brain signals underlying birds' intrinsic desire to learn their songs. The results hold implications for understanding human learning and neurological disorders.

This spring, 17 faculty members at Duke University School of Medicine have been awarded distinguished professorships.