2024 Research Award Recipients

The Duke Department of Medicine proudly recognizes the recipients of its annual Research Awards.

Christy Research Award 2024

2024 Research Staff Excellence Award Recipient

Christy Walters, RN

Francine Kelly research day

2024 Research Staff Excellence Award Recipient

Francine Kelly

Katherine Link research day

2024 Research Support Excellence Award Recipient

Katherine Link

Amy Pierson research day

2024 Research Support Excellence Award Recipient

Amy Pierson

Vlayka research day

2024 Research Support Excellence Award Recipient

Vlayka Liotcheva, PhD

Hanks research day

2024 Distinguished Research Publication Award Recipients

Drs. Michael Plebanek (left) and Brent Hanks (right)

Aparna Research award

2024 Rising Star Research Excellence Award Recipient

Aparna Swaminathan, MD

Senthil research day

2024 Rising Star Research Excellence Award Recipient

Senthil Selvaraj, MD, MS, MA

Hastings Research day

2024 Research Mentoring Award Recipient

Susan "Nikki" Hastings, MD