COVID-19 in Children Linked to Reduced Gut Microbiota Diversity, Altered Immune Response
A study by Duke researchers is offering compelling new evidence on how gut microbes shape children's resilience to COVID-19 — and potential new therapies for children with viral infections.
Landmark Study Gives Lung Cancer Patients Better Biopsy Options
Duke lung cancer patients and their doctors now have better diagnoses options thanks to a new landmark study that fills a critical gap in clinical decision about which of two main biopsy modalities is better for the diagnosis of lung nodules in patients at moderate to high risk for cancer.
Dr. Cara McDermott: Taking NEXT STEPs to Move Patient Care, Geriatric Research Forward
Cara McDermott, PharmD, is taking big steps to impact care for all patients while advancing geriatric research with her work in building the continuum of care for people with COPD — a leading cause of death in the United States after cancer, cardiovascular disease, and stroke.
Reprogramming Scar Tissue to Heal the Heart: Dr. Conrad Hodgkinson Receives NHLBI R01 Award
Each year, nearly one million people in the United States experience heart attacks that leave permanent damage to cardiac muscle. Once the heart forms scar tissue in response to injury, there are few options to reverse the loss of function. But what if that scar tissue could be transformed back into healthy, contractile heart muscle?
New Funding Awards June 2025
Congratulations to the following faculty members for receiving these sponsored research awards
Dr. Gerald Bloomfield: Redefining Cardiac Care in Underserved Communities Across the Globe
Gerald Bloomfield, MD, MPH, associate professor of Medicine, is a leader in cardiovascular global health research dedicated to combatting heart disease in under-served areas of the United States and in low to middle-income countries.
Gastronauts Inc. Brings Digestive Science to Life at Marbles Kids Food Fest
Children and families visiting the Marbles Kids Food Fest in downtown Raleigh recently had the opportunity to experience the digestive system in a whole new way—by becoming food themselves.
Drs. Christopher Holley and Christina Wyatt to Lead Department Academic Affairs
The following message was sent to members of the Department of Medicine from Dr. Kathleen Cooney, MD, MACP, chair of the Department of Medicine.
New Emerging Physician Researcher Fund Invests in the Next Generation of Academic Leaders
The Duke Department of Medicine has announced the creation of the Emerging Physician Researcher Fund, a philanthropic initiative dedicated to supporting early-career physician investigators at a pi
SEEDS, FAC Fellowship Programs Offer Uniquely Tailored Learning Experiences
Duke Department of Medicine fellowship programs offer outstanding medical training for physicians interested in focusing their skills in several subspecialties w