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Congratulations to the following faculty members for receiving these sponsored research awards.

Pulmonary rehabilitation has come a long way as a treatment modality for patients with chronic lung diseases. Duke’s Pulmonary Rehabilitation program—one of the oldest, largest, and most influential in the country—has been at the forefront of this progress since its inception in 1985 by longtime Duke Pulmonary Rehabilitation Medical Director Dr. Neil R. MacIntyre, who has played a pioneering role in the development of pulmonary rehabilitation as a one of the most effective treatments for patients with chronic lung diseases. 

A recent study led by Duke University researchers finds that women with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (S

The Department of Medicine (DOM) has announced an organizational restructuring aimed at enhancing the integration of the Section of Palliative Care. Starting September 1, 2024, the section will join the newly renamed Division of Geriatrics and Palliative Care reflecting a strategic alignment designed to enhance patient care for those with serious illnesses and complex health needs.

Dr. Parsons, a former clinical investigator pathway fellow and current assistant professor of medicine with the Division of Infectious Diseases has a PhD in biochemistry, which led him to his interest in the research topic of why some patients do well on antibiotics while others do poorly.

When senior resident Kate E. Lee, MD, MS, picked up a flute for the first time in third grade, she never imagined that one day as a physician she would use it as a therapeutic tool to soothe critically-ill ICU patients waiting for heart transplants.

Congratulations to the following faculty members for receiving these sponsored research awards.

Associate Professor of Medicine John K. Roberts, MD, brings a wealth of expertise, experience, and a deep dedication to teaching to his new role as director of Undergraduate Medical Education (UME). Known for his resolve and talent for teaching and actively engaging with students and trainees in fostering their growth, Dr. Roberts is pedagogically motivated by the “awe-inspiring, transformative nature of medical education.”

Nelson J. Chao, MD, MBA, the Donald D. and Elizabeth G. Cooke Professor in Cancer Research, has been a transformative force in the Duke Department of Medicine (DOM) and the broader Duke institution. As the former chief of the Division of Hematological Malignancies and Cell Therapy at DOM, Dr. Chao has made significant contributions to stem cell biology, graft-versus-host disease prevention, and immune reconstitution.

As the 2024-2025 academic year gets underway and a new cohort of chief residents comes onboard, Department of Medicine (DOM) clinicians and faculty members may notice an extra fresh face among the team members as the Duke Internal Medicine Residency programs expands its number of chief residents from four to five.