The diversity problem in science
With COVID-19 being a fixture of our lives for nearly a year now, science has been a staple in the news.
Nadine Barrett, Ph.D., to lead Duke project studying health concerns of local Black community
Duke University has been awarded a Eugene Washington PCORI Engagement Award to study the health concerns most important to the local Black community, particularly as they relate to COVID-19.
DCI researchers address health disparities in stomach and lung cancer
As the COVID-19 pandemic shines a light on health disparities, efforts to find new ways to reduce them get a boost.
Physician-scientist takes the long view and sets her sights high
Dr. Bryan Batch, a Duke endocrinologist and researcher, studies treating metabolic disorders (like diabetes) with non-pharmacological approaches.
Eight School scientists make Cell Mentor's 1,000 Inspiring Black Scientists list
Thirteen Duke scientists, including eight members of the Duke University School of Medicine, appeared in a new li
LATIN-19 Co-founders discuss COVID-19's impact on the Latinx community
Duke University School of Medicine Dean Mary E. Klotman, MD, talks with co-founders of Duke’s LATIN-19 initiative Viviana S.
School of Medicine names 2021 ADVANCE-UP Scholars
The School of Medicine Office for Faculty is pleased to announce the 2021 ADVANCE-UP Scholars!
SOM plans for a future focused on equity
Duke University School of Medicine (SOM) leaders, faculty and staff discussed approaches for dismantling racism during an hour-long, virtual town hall on Monday, Dec. 7.
Day of Remembrance caps Transgender Awareness Week
On Transgender Day of Remembrance, the culmination of Transgender Awareness Week, the Duke University School of Medicine honors and commemorates the lives of the transgender and gender non-binary c
Digital health innovator Mark Sendak named STAT Wunderkind
One of 26 early-career scientists recognized by the Boston publication this year