New Research Casts Doubt on Role of Fungus in Driving Pancreatic Cancer
Duke researchers conducted a multi-pronged analysis of data from the earlier study and found no link between the pancreatic microbiome and the development of pancreatic cancer.
Duke Summer Academy Helps Medical Students Explore Research Careers
The Office of Physician Scientist Development PRIME Summer Academy provides medical students, who have limited research opportunities at their schools, with hands-on research experience at the Duke University School of Medicine.
EDI Spotlight: Mary Moya-Mendez, MS, MHS
Fourth-year medical student Mary Moya-Mendez, MS, MHS, shares what motivated her to get involved with a Duke University School of Medicine organization aimed at helping students with a first generation and/or low income (FGLI) background navigate medical school.
A Matter of Faith: Duke Health Partners with A.M.E. Zion Pastors to Rebuild Trust in Health Care
Duke Health is working to rebuild trust in health care by partnering with pillars of the Black community: A.M.E. Zion pastors who have long been pivotal in the struggle for justice, equality, and civil rights. Partnering with pastors makes sense—after all, they’re in the healing business too.
Aging Process Slows When Older Mice Share Circulatory System of Young
A process of surgically joining the circulatory systems of a young and old mouse slows the aging process at the cellular level and lengthens the lifespan of the older animal by up to 10%.
Duke MBS Program Prepares Graduates for Medical School and Beyond
Duke MBS grad Amariyah Ayee credits the program’s rigorous curriculum and focus on teamwork for her success as a Fulbright Scholar and achieving her dream of pursuing a medical degree.
Two Faculty Members Named to ASCP 40 Under 40 List
The American Society for Clinical Pathology has named Eric D. Carlsen, MD, PhD, FASCP, and Giselle Y. López, MD, PhD, FASCP, to its prestigious 40 Under 40 list for 2023.
What You Can Do to Help Your LGBTQI+ Colleagues and Loved Ones
In the spirit of celebrating Pride 365, Whicker offers tips for how you can make a difference for LGBTQI+ people at Duke as well as resources for people interested in further learning.
Colorful Mural Highlights Duke’s Commitment to Community-Engaged Research
Neighbors, community health exhibitors, and local vendors gathered under a huge tent at a Duke research site to celebrate the unveiling of a mural that highlights the rich diversity, cultural heritage, and collective spirit that makes the Durham community so unique.
Welcoming New Residents: A Conversation with Interns Michela Fabricius, MD, and Theodore Moore, MD
Mary E. Klotman, MD, welcomes two new Duke Health residents – general surgery intern Michela Fabricius and internal medicine intern Theodore Moore. She also shares an update on the Duke Health Integrated Practice, the new leadership structure for Duke Health.