Mary E. Klotman's Message for Friday, March 29, 2024
Dr. Klotman shares news about new funding, Match Day, Distinguished Professorships and more.
EDI Spotlight: Debra Ragland, PhD
For Debra Ragland, PhD, who works closely with PhD students in the School of Medicine, addressing issues related to equity, diversity, and inclusion in the biosciences is simple. She says it’s a matter of creating a supportive environment where the students feel heard.
The Power and Promise of RNA
Scientists at Duke University School of Medicine have long probed the mysteries of RNA, with an eye to harnessing its power for new and better therapies for cancer, diabetes, heart disease and more.
Duke Awarded Up to $33 Million to Develop Osteoarthritis Therapies that Rebuild Bone and Joints
Duke Health is part of a multi-institution research team receiving funding from the federal Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) to develop an osteoarthritis treatment that regenerates joints.
Duke Schweitzer Fellows Address Health Disparities
Four students at the Duke University School of Medicine have been named to the 2023-24 class of the North Carolina Albert Schwe
Palliative Care Improves Quality of Life for Bone Marrow Transplant Patients
Palliative care -- relief from symptoms -- significantly improves a patient’s quality of life and eases fatigue, depression and post-traumatic stress symptoms while they are hospitalized for bone marrow transplant.
Team Builder’s Gift Launches Heart Innovation Hub
Bob Keegan is empowering a pioneering Duke Health team with a transformational gift to kick-start the new Duke Heart Precision and Innovation Collaboratory.
Sneha Mantri, MD, Selected as 2024 Macy Faculty Scholar
Sneha Mantri, MD, a neurologist and one of five new Macy Faculty Scholars, will use the opportunity to expand Moral Movements in Medicine to offer empathy training to health professionals students.
Early Identification of Persistent Pain + Holistic Interventions Cut Opioid Use
A two-question survey identifies who could benefit most from a holistic approach to managing pain
Meet the School of Medicine’s 2024 Distinguished Professors
This spring, 18 faculty members in the Duke University School of Medicine have been awarded distinguished professorships.