Duke University has awarded distinguished professorships to 22 faculty members in the School of Medicine, three of whom are from the Department of Medicine. Congratulations to Drs. Andrew Armstrong, Susan Nichole Hastings, and Jonathan Paul Piccini Sr.
Andrew John Armstrong, MD, MSc
George Barth Geller Distinguished Professor for Research in Cancer
Andrew John Armstrong, MC, MSc, is a professor of medicine in the Division of Medical Oncology who also has appointments in the departments of urology and pharmacology & cancer biology. He is a globally recognized physician‑scientist in genitourinary medical oncology whose translational research has significantly advanced the understanding and treatment of advanced prostate cancer. His research focuses on precision therapies and biomarkers aimed at improving patient outcomes, preventing metastatic disease, and understanding the biology of aggressive prostate cancers and other genitourinary cancers. His work has played a central role in the development of several major prostate cancer therapies.
Susan Nicole Hastings, MD
Florence McAlister Distinguished Professor of Medicine
Susan Nicole Hastings, MD, is a professor and chief of the Division of General Internal Medicine in the Department of Medicine. She also has an appointment in the Department of Population Health Sciences. She is a nationally recognized leader in geriatrics, health services research, and implementation science whose work has transformed care delivery for older adults across diverse health systems. Her scholarly contributions focus on designing, evaluating, and disseminating innovative care models that improve outcomes for medically complex, vulnerable older patients, and she is also a pioneer in improving emergency department care for older adults.
Jonathan Paul Piccini Sr., MD, MHS
Ursula Geller Distinguished Professor of Research in Cardiovascular Diseases
Jonathan Paul Piccini, Sr., MD, MHS, is a professor and director of the Cardiac Electrophysiology Section in the Division of Cardiology in the Department of Medicine. He also has an appointment in population health sciences. His focus is on the care of patients with atrial fibrillation and complex arrhythmias, with particular emphasis on catheter ablation, pacing, and lead extraction. His research interests include the development and evaluation of innovative cardiovascular interventions for the treatment of heart rhythm disorders. He has made seminal contributions in his field, and his work has led to numerous changes in clinical guidelines.
Distinguished professorships are awarded to faculty who have demonstrated extraordinary scholarship in advancing science and improving human health. Drs. Armstrong, Hastings and Piccini will be honored at the university’s annual distinguished professorship event on May 18, 2026.