Could A Simple Change in Cancer Screening Save More Black Women’s Lives?
Duke researchers found that Black women who had abnormal or inconclusive ultrasound results after postmenopausal bleeding were less likely to receive a biopsy to check for cancer.
Building Better Immunotherapy
Scientists at Duke University School of Medicine are developing a new CAR-T cell therapy that could finally help immunotherapy take aim at solid tumors. Early tests look promising, and it started with one patient’s immune system doing something extraordinary.
PA Program Wellness Garden Nurtures Nature and Community
Students in the physician assistant program planted a pollinator garden as a sanctuary for the Duke community.
2025 Distinguished Service Award: Steven M. Scott, MD, HS’74-'78
Steven M. Scott, MD, HS’74-78, has been named the recipient of the 2025 Distinguished Service Award by the Duke Medical Alumni Association in recognition of his selfless service, steadfast passion for Duke, and transformative contributions to education, college athletics and health care institutions.
2025 Distinguished Faculty Award: Pamela S. Douglas, MD
Pamela S. Douglas, MD, has been named a recipient of a 2025 Distinguished Faculty Award by the Duke Medical Alumni Association in recognition of her pioneering contributions to the field of cardiology.
2025 Distinguished Alumni Award: Lori J. Pierce, MD’85
Lori J. Pierce, MD’85, has been named the recipient of a Distinguished Alumni Award by the Duke Medical Alumni Association in recognition of her pioneering work in advancing breast cancer treatment and her leadership in education and training.
2025 Distinguished Faculty Award: Joseph Heitman, MD, PhD
Joseph Heitman, MD, PhD, has been named the recipient of a 2025 Distinguished Faculty Award by the Duke Medical Alumni Association in recognition of his significant contributions to biomedical science, education, clinical impact, and leadership.
2025 Distinguished Service Award: Cameron R. Wolfe, MD, HS’07-’08
Cameron R. Wolfe, MD, HS’07-’08, professor of medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases at Duke University, has been named a recipient of a Duke Medical Alumni Association 2025 Distinguished Faculty Award in recognition of his sustained contributions to clinical care, research, education, and institutional leadership.
2025 Distinguished Alumni Award: Amy P. Murtha, MD, HS’92-’98
Amy P. Murtha, MD, HS’92-’98, has been honored with a 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award by the Duke Medical Alumni Association for her sustained commitment to improving maternal-fetal health and advancing academic medicine.
Duke Sets National Standards for Safe, Scalable AI in Health Care
School of Medicine researchers have developed two pioneering studies that offer a new approach to ensuring that AI systems used in clinical settings meet the highest standards of quality and accountability.