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.
Making Pregnancy Safer: Inside the Effort to Reduce Maternal Mortality
Duke physicians are taking a multifaceted approach to reducing maternal mortality rates, with a focus on eliminating racial disparities.
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
Duke University Health System Launches OneDukeGen, a New Precision Medicine Study
The Duke University Health System and School of Medicine are launching OneDukeGen, a precision medicine study that will advance healthcare through cutting-edge research and collaboration.
Congratulations to the Duke PA Program Class of 2023
On August 4th, the Duke Physician Assistant (PA) Program held a ceremony for its 56th graduating class, celebrating the class of 2023.
Mary E. Klotman's Friday Message & Conversation with Emily Alway, GS3 & Braylee Grisel, MS4
A conversation with Emily Alway, GS3 & Braylee Grisel, MS4 about why they chose Duke, and what advice they have for incoming students.
Young Lives Transformed by Groundbreaking Intestinal Transplants
A team of doctors at Duke University School of Medicine and the National University of Singapore have successfully performed two groundbreaking intestinal transplants. The surgeries were led by Dr. Debra Sudan, a professor of surgery and pediatrics at Duke.
Synthetic Antibiotic Could Be Effective Against Drug-Resistant Superbugs
Decades of work by a series of Duke investigators yields new drug, patents and a startup company
Symposium Highlights Medical Student Research
The medical student research symposium showcases the unique scholarly and research accomplishments of third year students.
School of Medicine Welcomes 2023 Incoming Classes
The Duke University School of Medicine welcomes more than 650 students from across the country and around the world as they start their health professions careers at the School of Medicine this month.