AI in the News

This story was originally published on the DCRI websiteThe Duke Clinical Research Institute (DCRI) will lead a national consortium focused on rigorously testing agentic artificial intelligence (AI) tools designed to improve national cardiovascular health, particularly for patients with heart failure.

Duke is building the tools to catch heart disease before patients know they have it.

Christopher Lindsell, PhD, has been appointed vice dean for data science and AI for Duke University School of Medicine, effective April 1, 2026. 

Nicholas Hudak, PhD, PA-C, professor in family medicine and community health, is guiding physician assistant students in learning the responsible use of AI in clinical practice.

Physicians and researchers from across the region gathered Feb. 6 at the Duke Women’s Health Symposium to examine the limited depth of research focused on women’s health and to showcase the data-driven tools they believe can finally change that.

While AI chatbots can deliver quick answers, their context-blind accuracy may mislead patients in ways that could be dangerous.

Duke University School of Medicine has launched Discovery AI, an ambitious research initiative that aims to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence (AI) an

Duke researchers are using artificial intelligence to design new ways to deliver drugs via nanoparticles, improving the precision and effectiveness of treatment.

The project aims to bring early mental health screening to clinics where access to care is limited.

Duke researchers are collaborating on a new project that uses machine learning to recognize patterns in electronic health record data associated with children who are later diagnosed with autism.