Division News

New Faculty: August 2020

A warm welcome to new Department of Medicine faculty members who started in August 2020!

Parkinson’s and bone health

Over his long career, Kenneth Lyles, MD, professor of medicine (Geriatrics), has  worked to find better treatments and prevention tips for older patients .

“My passion is old people with bone disease, and I love to do clinical trials," says Dr. Lyles.

Lessons from Master Mentors

The Department of Medicine is proud to announce the recipients of the 2020 DOM Research Mentoring Awards, which recognize outstanding mentors among our faculty. 

Morey receives VA's Paul B. Magnuson Award

Miriam Morey, PhD, professor of medicine (Geriatrics) has been awarded the Paul B. Magnuson Award, the VA Rehabilitation Research and Development Service's highest honor. It is given to recognize humanitarianism and dedication in service to Veterans.

Duke team awarded $1.4 Million to train physician-scientists to address Alzheimer's disease and related dementias

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded Duke University $1.4 million over four years to train physician-scientists to address Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRDs). 

The Stimulating Access to Research in Residency (StARR) R38 was awarded to a team of Duke University School of Medicine faculty led by Anthony Viera, MD, MPH, chair and professor, Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, and Heather Whitson, MD, MHS, associate professor of medicine (Geriatrics) and ophthalmology and director of the Duke Center for the Study of Aging and Human Development.