Congratulations to the Department of Medicine's Duke Health Scholars and Fellows
Fourteen faculty from the Department of Medicine were chosen as Duke Health Scholars and Duke Health Fellows. This inaugural program was created with a transfer of funds from the Duke University Health System. Its aim is to support the research efforts and enhance the academic success of early to mid-career clinician-scientists in School of Medicine clinical departments.
Three events honor Nobel Laureate Robert J. Lefkowitz, MD
Mark your calendar: Three events held at Duke University this year will honor Robert J. Lefkowitz, MD, professor of medicine (Cardiology) and 2012 Nobel Laureate in Chemistry.
Warraich article examines the medical debate over the definition of death
In an online article in The Atlantic, Haider Warraich, MD, cardiovascular disease fellow, discusses the medical debate over the definition of death and questions about exactly how far life can be stretched.
Howard Rockman to present Biased GPCR Signaling in the Heart on 10/28/16
Howard Rockman, MD, will present his research at the Department's Research Seminar Series on Friday, Oct. 28, 2016 in Duke Hospital Room 2002. Dr. Rockman will discuss Biased GPCR Signaling in the Heart.
Califf named to the National Academy of Medicine
Robert Califf, MD, is one of three members of the Duke University School of Medicine faculty to be named to the prestigious National Academy of Medicine, an independent advisory organization made up of leading professionals in health, medicine and the natural, social, and behavioral sciences.
Duke CVRC members part of a consortium creating and testing a three-dimensional heart patch
Duke Cardiovascular Research Center members Nenand Bursac, PhD, Howard Rockman, MD, and Victor Dzau, MD, are part of a mulit-university team of researchers that has been tasked with creating and testing a three-dimensional "heart patch" that can literally mend a broken heart.
Manesh Patel to serve as next Chief of the Division of Cardiology
Mary Klotman, MD, chair of the Department of Medicine, announced that Manesh Patel, MD, will serve as the next Chief of the Division of Cardiology.
Thomas named Assistant Dean for Underrepresented Faculty Development
Kevin Thomas, MD, associate professor of medicine (Cardiology), has been named Assistant Dean for Underrepresented Faculty Development for the School of Medicine.
Kevin Thomas featured in 'Black Men in White Coats' video series
Kevin Thomas, MD, associate professor of medicine (Cardiology), is featured in the video series "Black Men in White Coats." The aim of the video series is to inspire more underrepresented minority students to consider the field of medicine by showing them stories of others who have done so successfully.
Bill Kraus appointed to 2018 Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee
Cardiologist William Kraus, MD, a professor of medicine and biomedical engineering, has been appointed to the 2018 Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee.