New Curriculum Advances Cardiovascular Genetics Education
As genetic and genomic research continues to rapidly evolve, scientists and researchers are gaining a deeper understanding of the role of genetics in health and disease.
New Blood Test Detects a Key Indicator of Parkinson’s Disease
Duke Health researchers have developed a blood test that detects Parkinson’s disease, potentially establishing a way to help diagnose the condition before nervous system damage worsens.
Antibody Shows Promise for Preventing Organ Rejection After Transplantation
A man-made antibody successfully prevented organ rejection when tested in primates that had undergone a kidney transplant, Duke Health researchers report. The finding clears the way for the new monoclonal antibody to move forward in human clinical trials.
Pencina Named Chief Data Scientist
Dr. Pencina will facilitate a strategic planning process to best align priorities and resources and to build upon Duke's national leadership in trustworthy AI.
Intravenous Iron Treatment Provides Some Benefit to Patients with Heart Failure and Iron Deficiency
More than half of all patients with heart failure experience iron deficiency. A new study led by Duke Health researchers with global collaborators finds an intravenous iron treatment provides a measure of benefit to these patients, but the results are nuanced.
Mary E. Klotman's Friday Message & Conversation with Mara Becker, MD
Mary E. Klotman, MD, talks with Dr. Mara Becker, Vice Dean for Faculty in the School of Medicine, about the opportunities that the new Duke Health Integrated Practice brings.
An Engineer, Police Officer and Accountant Are Among Duke-NUS’ Newest Cohort of Medical Students
Duke-NUS’ newest medical students gathered at The Ngee Ann Kongsi Auditorium in the Academia building on Friday, 11 August, for a rite of passage—their White Coat Ceremony.
Medearis to Retire as VP of Duke Health Development and Alumni Affairs
After 29 years of service to Duke, Ellen Medearis, vice president of Duke Health Development and Alumni Affairs, will retire effective January 5, 2024.
EDI Spotlight: Raquel Ruiz, MBA, MAEd
Raquel Ruiz, MBA, MAEd, first discovered the importance of including diverse participants in research studies while working as a research assistant in college. Ever since, she has worked in some capacity to help advance health equity. Her passion for EDI most recently led her to the Duke Clinical & Translational Science Institute (CTSI), where part of her team’s work includes building community trust in research.
Scientists Unlock Secrets of Gut Bacteria Linked to Heart Health
Scientists at Duke University School of Medicine are the first to decode the genetic makeup of Akkermansia, a gut bacterium that could help manage cholesterol levels and be used as a next-generatio