Rheumatologist Kim Huffman to present skeletal muscle myopathy research April 29
Kim Huffman, PhD, MD, will present her research into the molecular underpinnings of the skeletal muscle myopathy in rheumatoid arthritis at the Department's Research Seminar Series on Friday, April 29, 2016 in Duke Hospital Room 2002.
Philanthropies announce new program to support early-career scientists
Three of the nation’s largest philanthropies – the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and the Simons Foundation – have announced a new partnership to provide much needed research support to outstanding early-career scientists in the United States.
Through the new Faculty Scholars Program, the philanthropies will invest a total of $148 million in research support over the program’s first five years.
Grand Rounds 12/19/14: Myositis
Medicine Grand Rounds on Fri., Dec. 19 at 8 a.m. in Duke Hospital room 2002 will feature Irene Whitt, MD, assistant professor of medicine (Rheumatology and Immunology).
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Grand Rounds 11/21/14: Giant cell (temporal) arteritis
Medicine Grand Rounds on Fri., Nov. 21 at 8 a.m. in Duke Hospital room 2002 will feature Nancy Allen, MD, professor of medicine (Rheumatology and Immunology) and vice provost for faculty diversity and faculty development.
Dr. Allen will present Giant Cell (Temporal) Arteritis: Clinical Manifestations and Management.
Watch from your desk: If you can’t make Medicine Grand Rounds this week, click here to watch a live stream (just enter your Duke Net ID and password)
Division of Rheumatology seeks applications for tenure-track position
The Division of Rheumatology and Immunology invites applications for a TENURE-TRACK faculty position at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level in the Department of Medicine. An MD or MD/PhD degree is desired, but PhD applicants will be considered provided they have a strong research background in the immune mechanisms of rheumatologic disease.
Grand Rounds 1/10/14: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Medicine Grand Rounds on Fri., Jan. 10 at 8 a.m. in Duke Hospital room 2002 will feature Kim Huffman, MD, PhD, assistant professor of medicine (Rheumatology and Immunology) with a case presentation by Victoria Lackey, MD.
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Grand Rounds 9/13/13: Gout
Medicine Grand Rounds on Fri., Sept. 13 at 8 a.m. in Duke Hospital room 2002 will feature Robert Keenan, MD, MPH, assistant professor of medicine (Rheumatology and Immunology), and a case presentation by Carl Henderson, DO, fellow (Rheumatology and Immunology).
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Kernodle Clinic physicians join PDC, Department of Medicine
The physicians of Kernodle Clinic, Inc., one of the Triad region’s premier multi-specialty medical practices, joined the Private Diagnostic Clinic (PDC) on Aug. 1, 2013.
Twenty-two of the Kernodle Clinic's 44 physicians will have an appointment in the Department of Medicine.
Founded in 1949, Kernodle Clinic is one of the largest multi-specialty practices in North Carolina, with four locations in Alamance County.
Rheumatology & Immunology Fellowship Program to hold online information session
The Rheumatology & Immunology Fellowship Program will hold a live online information session from 7-8 p.m.
Hershfield receives scientific achievement award from Immune Deficiency Foundation
The Immune Deficiency Foundation (IDF) announced last week that Michael S. Hershfield, MD, professor of medicine (Rheumatology) and biochemistry, has been awarded the Boyle Scientific Achievement Award for 2013.