Kourany named new chief of Nephrology at Durham VA
Wissam Kourany, MD, assistant professor of medicine (Nephrology), has been selected as the next chief of Nephrology at the Durham VA effective Jan. 1, 2018.
Revising molecular maps to hypertension and organ damage
It was the chance to try to help people, even at their sickest, that drew Dr. Steven Crowley to medicine 25 years ago.
Today the nephrologist still sees patients at the Durham VA Medical Center, but he spends much more time decoding how immune system cells contribute to hypertension and organ damage in his laboratory.
Still, the mission endures.
“The most important aspect of our work is to show solidarity with our patients. That is something we can always do, regardless of the stage of their illness,” says Crowley, whose research may lay groundwork for needed improved treatments.
Eight from Medicine selected for Duke Clinical Leadership Program
Duke Health has announced a new class of the Duke Clinical Leadership Program (DCLP), including eight faculty from the Department of Medicine. The 26 clinicians in the 2018 class will join the ranks of the 169 fellows who completed the DCLP program during its first seven years.
Svetkey honored with Duke University Diversity Award
Laura Svetkey, MD, professor of medicine (Nephrology), recently received the Diversity Award, one of Duke University's highest honors, in a ceremony led by President Vincent E. Price.
Diamantidis talks upcoming Triangle Kidney Walk
A note from Clarissa Diamantidis, MD, on the upcoming Triangle Kidney Walk which takes place November 12.
Lunyera's guest commentary in Kidney International
Joeph Lunyera contributed a guest commentary in the most recent issue of Kidney International, along with colleague, Dr. Stephen Smith.
Myles Wolf elected to Council of the International Society of Nephrology
Congratulations to Myles Wolf, MD, M.Med.Sc., chief of the Division of Nephrology, who was newly elected to the Council of the International Society of Nephrology.
Keeping a promise to patients with failing kidneys
Nephrologist Susan Gurley MD, PhD, is an eyewitness to the toll diabetes-related kidney disease takes on patients. As diabetic kidney disease becomes more common worldwide, the clinician-scientist wants to solve more biological mysteries surrounding how the damage starts and progresses. New treatment targets could follow.
Roberts receives ASN clinical scholar award
John Roberts, MD, MS, MEd, medical instructor (Nephrology), has received a William and Sandra Bennett Clinical Scholar Award from The American Society of Nephrology.
Register for the Duke O'Brien Center for Kidney Research 5th Annual Research Symposium
The Duke O'Brien Center for Kidney Research will hold its 5th annual research symposium Thur., June 29, from 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. in the Great Hall of the Trent Semans Center.