New Funding Awards August 2024
Congratulations to the following faculty members for receiving these sponsored research awards.
Leadership in Action: Duke’s Influential Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program Enters a New Era
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.
Women with Rheumatic Diseases Face Higher Risk of Preeclampsia and Adverse Infant Health Outcomes
A recent study led by Duke University researchers finds that women with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (S
Duke Department of Medicine Restructures to Form Division of Geriatrics and Palliative Care
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. Joshua Parsons Finds Research Grant Success Through Fellow Research Mentoring
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.
Noon Conference Hits a High Note with Dr. Kate Lee’s Music Therapy Performance
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.
New Funding Awards July 2024
Congratulations to the following faculty members for receiving these sponsored research awards.
New UME Director Dr. John Roberts: The Transformative Experience of Medical Education
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.”
DOM Centennial Spotlight: Dr. Nelson J. Chao - Pioneering the Future of Cell Therapy at Duke
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.
Q and A Spotlight: Meet the New 2024-2025 Internal Medicine Chief Residents
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.