Pilot Starts - Shifting the Paradigm: Restorative Justice as a Framework for Workforce Well-Being
The School of Medicine kicked off a new restorative justice pilot program with participants from across School of Medicine departments and units.
Duke Health's Dual Leadership Model
Mary E. Klotman, MD, Executive Vice President for Health Affairs, Duke University; Dean, Duke University School of Medicine, and Chief Academic Officer, Duke Health and Craig Albanese, MD, MBA, Chief Executive Officer, Duke University Health System detail how they're working together to build deeper alignment between Duke’s clinical, academic, research and global health missions, and establish a unified system in which each part enhances the other.
Surprise Discovery Reveals Key Factor in Multiple Sclerosis
Immunologists identify a pivotal protein in the progression of MS. Could blocking it be the future of treatment?
Nobel Laureates Highlight Symposium Celebrating Lefkowitz’s 50 Years at Duke
A host of luminaries, including seven Nobel Laureates, two former chancellors, and scores of Robert J. Lefkowitz’s former trainees gather to celebrate his 50 years at Duke.
Study Identifies Molecularly Unique Form of Triple-negative Breast Cancer in Younger African American Women
Research finds younger African American women with triple-negative breast cancer may have a molecularly distinct form of the disease that makes it more aggressive.
Supplements May Offer Protection Against Stomach Cancer
Study suggests taking a multivitamin reduces risk of stomach cancer by 30%, especially for those with a low-quality diet.
Menthol Ban Looming, Cigarette Makers Turn to Synthetic Substitutes
Synthetic chemicals that mimic menthol’s cooling sensations are being added to newly introduced “non-menthol” cigarettes in states that have banned the additive, according to a new study from Duke Health.
Felicia Pagliuca Follows Her Fascination
When Felicia Pagliuca arrived at Duke as a first-year undergraduate student from Asheville, she was only 16, but she was already fascinated by biology and physics. She knew she wanted to do scientific research “someday.”
Mary E. Klotman's Friday Message & Conversation with Beverly Gray, MD
Mary Klotman, MD talks with Beverly Gray, MD, a vocal advocate for reproductive rights and women's health about recent legislative measures to restrict abortion rights.
What Women Want: Study Unravels Choices about Breast Reconstruction
From post-surgical appearance to recovery time, researchers study what matters most to women when choosing breast reconstruction surgery.