Duke University School of Medicine
@DukeMedSchool
One of the nation's leading institutions for health professions education, clinical care, biomedical research, and community partnership.
Since 2017, @DukeMets has grown into one of the most comprehensive programs of its kind, treating patients whose cancer has spread to the brain, spine, and other parts of the central nervous system. duke.is/w/6r93 @DukeMedSchool | @Dukeneurosurg
Dr. Dennis Clements has retired after 50+ years at Duke, including a founding role at @DukeGHI and decades of teaching global health. His office is a museum of memories, from conference lanyards to student thank-you notes. 🔗 Read more about his legacy: globalhealth.duke.edu/news/memories-…
Breakthrough myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) research in @NatureMedicine identifies new biomarkers for the long-misunderstood disease. 🔗: medschool.duke.edu/news/ai-thats-…
Researchers at @DukeCancer, in collaboration with @arteraAI, have developed a groundbreaking AI-powered biomarker that could transform prostate cancer care. 🔗 Read more: dukecancerinstitute.org/blogs/ai-tool-…
Researchers at DCI, working with @arteraAI, have developed a new artificial intelligence-powered biomarker that could help determine which #ProstateCancer patients need extended hormone therapy and which could avoid it. duke.is/4/azvr @DukeMedSchool | @dukeresearch
Neurobiologist Diego V. Bohórquez, PhD, leads discovery of a gut-brain pathway that helps microbes in the gut nudge the brain to influence appetite and behavior. Read more ➡️ medschool.duke.edu/stories/newly-… 📸 of Diego V. Bohórquez captured by Eamon Queeney
Want to know what a career looks like? Take a peak inside the office of Dennis Clements. After more than 50 years at @DukeU, he chose to retire. We spoke with him ahead of his final day this summer to see his career through the objects in his office. globalhealth.duke.edu/news/memories-…
Congratulations to DCI's Nicole Larrier, MD, on being named a 2025 @ASTRO_org fellow! This designation has been awarded to 541 of ASTRO’s 10,000 members worldwide since its inception in 2006. duke.is/c/euhp @DukeMedSchool | @DukeRadOnc
AI Innovation in Drug Discovery: Researchers at Duke have introduced PATH (Predicting Affinity Through Homology), a new algorithm that predicts how molecules bind to proteins — a crucial step in designing effective treatments. 🔗 Read more: medschool.duke.edu/news/new-ai-mo…
A deadly fungal infection, often missed or diagnosed too late, may soon be detected in hours, not weeks. @DukeGHI researchers have developed a PCR test for talaromycosis that could save lives by enabling earlier treatment. 🔗 Read more: globalhealth.duke.edu/news/rapid-dia…
Right hemisphere strokes don’t take away speech, they change how we use it. Dr. Jamila Minga is raising awareness about this overlooked brain disorder and the impact on communication. 🎥 Watch the full story: youtube.com/watch?v=urxGj-… @dukemedicine
We’re thrilled to welcome our 2025–2026 ophthalmology trainees! These future leaders bring passion, curiosity, and a commitment to advancing eye care. We’re excited to support their growth as they contribute to our mission of excellence in patient care, research, and education💙
A new technique pioneered at Duke Health could increase infant heart transplants by 20% — and it’s already saved a 3-month-old baby. 💙 🔗corporate.dukehealth.org/news/new-techn… #CommunityHealthDuke #HeartTransplant #PediatricInnovation
Congratulations to @MatthewDBarber, new at-large board member. @DukeMedSchool @DukeHealth @DukeCancer @PDCDuke
Please join us in welcoming our newly appointed Board Members, Division Chairs, and Division Members! These appointments reflect ABOG's continued commitment to leadership, inclusivity, and engagement across the medical and broader community landscapes: abog.org/about-abog/new…
Alfonzo’s stage 4 lung cancer diagnosis felt like the end but an NIH-funded trial at @DukeCancer gave him new life. Now he’s back to dancing, family, and cheering on @DukeMBB. Learn more about how Duke Research Saves Lives: today.duke.edu/research @DukeMedSchool @DukeHealth
A new long-term study by Duke researchers shows weight loss from bariatric surgery helped patients with diabetes save thousands of dollars for years. Read more ➡️ medschool.duke.edu/news/bariatric…
Two years in, @PDCDuke is transforming care at Duke. Dean @MaryEKlotman talks with Dr. Matthew Barber about how the integration of clinical, academic & community missions is expanding access, supporting faculty, and bringing One Duke to life. 📽️ Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=FCUy7w…
A recent Duke-led study offers the most comprehensive look to date at the availability, structure & quality of peer #MentalHealth support programs at U.S. colleges & universities. See what the researchers learned ⤵️ ow.ly/Rz3w50Wq9UO @DukeMedSchool @DukeHealth
Research led by Duke's Virginia Byers Kraus, MD, PhD, indicates that key proteins in the ankles are similar to those used by salamanders to regenerate severed limbs and might hold the key to a new therapeutic approach for joint disease. Read more ➡️ corporate.dukehealth.org/news/ankles-mi…
North Carolina Children’s has found its home! 🏡 ❤️ The first independent, freestanding children’s health system in the Carolinas will be built in Apex, North Carolina! To learn more, please visit: bit.ly/4lHbQfB @UNC_Health_Care | @Duke_Childrens | #NCChildrens