Duke Transplant Team Helps Pioneer Total Artificial Heart
A Graham, North Carolina, man became the second person in the world to receive the device, which provides a bridge to transplant.
An Intentional Mentor: Richard G. Brennan Steps Down After 13 Years as Biochemistry Chair
Richard G. Brennan, PhD, James B. Duke Distinguished Professor of Biochemistry, can count many successes during his 13 years as chair of the Duke Department of Biochemistry, including celebrating two Nobel Laureates from the department, as well as playing a pivotal role in bringing the vital technology of cryogenic electron microscopy (Cryo-EM) to Duke.
The Road to Recovery
The May family made it through a harrowing injury with help from plenty of Duke friends, and in gratitude for the time spent consulting with them, the family made a planned gift to benefit Duke Neurology.
Wilson Honored with UNC Trailblazer Award
The Trailblazer Award recognizes a Black alumnus of the University of North Carolina who paved the way for African Americans during the first 20 years of integration at Carolina.
Spark Initiative for AI in Medical Imaging Officially Launches at Duke
The Duke Spark Initiative for AI in Medical Imaging formally launches this week. Spark’s mission at Duke encompasses research into development and use of artificial intelligence in medical imaging, with an emphasis on collaborative work between physicians across different specialties and machine learning experts.
Breakthroughs in Brain Tumor Treatment: A Conversation with Dr. David M. Ashley
Mary Klotman, MD, talks with David M. Ashley, MBBS, FRACP, PhD, MBBS (Hons), Director of the Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke. They discuss the challenges of treating brain tumors and recent advancements, including an FDA-approved drug for treating low-grade gliomas developed at the center, vorasidenib.
COMET Team Examines Clinical Language Use Toward Patients with Opioid Use Disorder
An interdisciplinary study aims to understand providers' use of stigmatizing and affirming language in the electronic health records of patients with opioid use disorder hospitalized at Duke.
Initiative Improves Care for Patients with Hepatitis C
Department of Medicine faculty spur a change to improve hepatitis C virus diagnosis at Duke University Health System.
The Promise of Self-Testing to Prevent Cervical Cancer
Use of a mobile health app developed by Duke researchers and students is expanding in Kenya, allowing more women to screen themselves for the virus that causes cervical cancer.