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Leah Acker, MD, PhD, assistant professor in anesthesiology, studies the effects of inflammatory stress, such as surgical anesthesia, on cognition and function in the aging brain.  Photos by Eamon Queeney/Duke University School of Medicine.

The ‘inflammatory hangover’ and the aging brain

May 12, 2026
A “hangover” brings to mind a long night followed by an unpleasant
Jonathan Campbell, PhD, associate professor in the Division of Endocrinology in the Department of Medicine, and lab manager Danielle Leander collaborate in the lab in Duke’s Carmichael Building. Campbell and colleagues at Duke are uncovering the secrets behind the remarkable effects of GLP-1 drugs.

Inside the GLP-1 Revolution

May 12, 2026
New weight-loss drugs are having a revolutionary effect on metabolism. Now, Duke U
Collage of photos of graduating students

Meet the Graduates of the Class of 2026

May 12, 2026
Congratulations to the students graduating from the School of Medicine’s education and training programs this year! Students in a few programs will receive their degrees or certificates later this summer, but we are taking this opportunity to celebrate all the 2026 graduates. Their success is a testament to their hard work and dedication, and we look forward to hearing about the great things they will accomplish in the years ahead.
Duke Chapel. Text: Duke Commencement 2026

Graduation 2026: Congratulations to School of Medicine Graduates!

May 12, 2026
Congratulations to the 464 students from the Duke University School of Medicine who graduated on Sunday, May 10, 2026.
Benjamin Alman, MD, chair of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Duke’s NITRO project lead.

Making joints young again

May 11, 2026
Age-related osteoa
Diego Bohórquez, PhD

The wisdom of the gut

May 11, 2026
Scientists have lo
Dr. Chi in the lab with a researcher.

A common cholesterol drug may weaken ovarian cancer defenses

May 11, 2026
Study reveals ascites is more than a patient symptom, but an active player in helping ovarian cancer spread and grow.
Triptych of medical students wearing hardhats working on home construction sites

Under construction: Building homes and community in Durham

May 7, 2026
Faculty, staff, and residents from the Department of Medicine partnered with Habitat for Humanity of Durham to help build houses and address the need for affordable housing.
Robert Tighe, PhD gave the keynote address.

From heat waves to air quality, Duke funds new research on climate health risks

May 6, 2026
With philanthropic support, Duke University aims to turn innovative ideas into real-world solutions for the growing health impacts of climate change.
Rebekah Layton, PhD, CMC, PCC, delivered the keynote address at this year’s Advancing Excellence in Research Symposium.

Advancing Excellence in Research Symposium highlights mentorship, culture, and collaboration

May 6, 2026
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Magnify is Duke University School of Medicine's flagship magazine, publishing both online and print versions. Two stories a month are posted online, focused on the people who make up the School of Medicine community. 

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