Inaugural Vice Chiefs for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (VCDEI) announced
The Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism Committee (DEIAR) announced the individuals selected to become the inaugural Vice Chiefs for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (VCDEI) for each division within the department of medicine. These individuals are all wonderful thoughtful leaders who have shown a commitment to improving DEI within the department.
New Funding Awards - August 2021
Sponsored Research
Jatin Roper of Gastroenterology has received an award from the National Institutes of Health for a project entitled "Ultra-bright fluorescent nanoparticles for colorectal adenoma detection." Total funding will be $461,090.
Faculty Spotlight: Susanne Haga, PhD
Susanne Haga, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the General Internal Medicine Division as well as the Center for Applied Genomics and Precision Medicine. Learn more about her in our interview!
Wharam joins DGIM, driving policy research into action
Dr. Wharam studies the impact of national and state policies on the health outcomes of chronically ill and vulnerable populations.
A novel approach to sharing knowledge with learners and educators
Dr. Bruce Peyser collects and sends important articles for primary care physicians and educators.
New Faculty: August 2021
A warm welcome to new Department of Medicine faculty members who started in August 2021!
Digital health care technology: How crucial are apps in clinical trials?
Orlando receives first R01 from NIH
Ginsburg receives funding from NIH for IGNITE
Pearls from 8/24/21 Medicine LEADS
The August 24, 2021 session of Duke Medicine LEADS featured Anne Phelps, MD; Neha Pagidipati, MD, MPH, MHS; and John K. Roberts, MD, MS, MEd, presenting "Removing the Roadblocks of Care: When and How to Use SGLT2 Inhibitors for Cardiorenal Protection."