A report published in October 2023 and released by the American Psychological Association and ecoAmerica found “prenatal impacts of climate change can derail the normal development of physiological systems, cognitive abilities and emotional skills in ways that are sometimes irreversible.”

Patients with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) are usually treated with surgery and radiation, even though it may not develop into invasive breast cancer. Dr. Shelley Hwang recently presented a study suggesting that active monitoring could be an equally effective and less aggressive option for many women.

The Medical Physics Graduate Program recently marked its 20th anniversary. In the two decades since it was launched, the program has had global impact and national influence.

Joel Graybeal's journey with metastatic prostate cancer highlights the exceptional care he received at Duke Cancer Institute.

Samuel Katz, MD, who chaired the Department of Pediatrics for 22 years, was a role model for integrating science and clinical care.

A team led by Rohit Singh, PhD, has developed a computational technique that allows large language models to predict antibody structures more accurately.

A new study finds 60% of heart disease patients have uncontrolled cholesterol, many aren’t on recommended cholesterol-lowering medications.

Duke University faculty member Marc A. Sommer, professor of biomedical engineering, has been chosen to serve as director of the Duke Institute for Brain Sciences (DIBS).

After a thorough national search, Aditee Narayan, MD, MPH, has been appointed Vice Dean for Education at Duke University School of Medicine, effective January 1, 2025. 

Joe Heitman, PhD, James B. Duke Professor and chair of the Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology, was one of the 100 new members elected to the National Academy of Medicine (NAM).