Duke Surgery

For the 4th consecutive year, #DukeSurgery ranked #1 among surgery department in NIH funding to support critical advancements in surgical science. “Scientific research amplifies life-saving care.” – Dr. Allan D. Kirk, Chair, Duke Surgery Read more: duke.is/6/b3zf

#CME Opportunity: Join us on October 11, 2025 for the Southeast Regional Transplant Summit, which focuses on the multidisciplinary care of transplant patients. For more information and to register, visit rsvp.duke.edu/nvm1vE

#FacultyResearch: A new @TheLancet paper co-authored by Lisa McElroy, MD, Assistant Professor of Surgery, and a multinational team of researchers and surgeons, examines how policy can be a tool to advance transplantation equity. Read more: bit.ly/44P41xK @DukeMedSchool

A @DukeCTSurgery team has pioneered a world’s-first technique that could expand the donor pool for pediatric heart transplants in the U.S. by up to 20%. Read more about the groundbreaking approach to overcome barriers to heart transplants in infants: bit.ly/4lHoAna

🚨 🚨 Match Alert 🚨 🚨 We could not be prouder of these amazing chiefs and can’t wait to see all the wonderful things they will do!! @DukeSurgery @KN__Shah

The Duke Cancer Review starts TODAY at the Umstead Hotel and Spa. Several @DukeSurgOnc/@DukeSurgery faculty are featured: @blazer_trey, @abotty02, @BTongMD & #HaiSalfity. Still time to register! duke.is/DCR2025 @DukeCancer @DukeCancerNTWK #DukeCancerReview2025

Attention transplant providers: Join us on October 12, 2025 at the Duke School of Nursing for the Transplant Advanced Practice Provider Symposium. Registration is now open! To learn more or register, visit rsvp.duke.edu/ODPlWx

A new NIH-funded national center, led by R. Keith Reeves, PhD, and Cliburn Chan, PhD, will bring together experts from 14 Duke departments to develop computer models to improve understanding of infectious and immune-related diseases. @DukeMedSchool More: bit.ly/4nHMfF4

A team from the Duke Division of CT Surgery has performed the Southeast's first robotic bilateral lung transplant, a significant milestone for the Duke Lung Transplant Program and surgical options available for Duke patients. Read more: bit.ly/45KiU6x @DukeMedSchool

Congrats to our graduating fellow, Dr. Nikki Heidt, and inaugural integrated resident, Dr. Hope Weissler, on completing their vascular surgery training!! @DukeSurgery @NikkiHeidtMD @ehweissler

All smiles at the new intern welcome dinner with the chiefs! Hosted by our awesome program director @KN__Shah #SabistonSquad @DukeSurgery

Duke Surgery basic scientists and clinicians are working together to explore how gene therapy can boost post-transplant outcomes. #DukeSurgeryResearchSavesLives #DukeResearchSavesLives #ResearchSavesLives Read more: bit.ly/45spY7M

Duke Surgery’s Shelley Hwang MD, MPH (@DrShelleyHwang), is conducting research that is changing the standard of care for breast cancer. #DukeSurgeryResearchSavesLives #DukeResearchSavesLives #ResearchSavesLives Read more: bit.ly/43NbMFj

Research insights by Duke surgeons become clinical breakthroughs. Learn about how research by a team of pediatric cardiac surgeons led to a first-of-its-kind transplant that saved three children’s lives. #DukeSurgeryResearchSavesLives Read more: bit.ly/4kx7Xtr

Excellent presentation and poster by @christinalcui on development and implementation of an SSI bundle for lower extremity bypass at #VAM25 #VQI @DukeSurgery

#CME Opportunity: Join us for "Diverse Pathways for Obesity: Ways to Support a Patient's Journey," to learn more about managing obesity through diet, psychology, medication, and surgical options for adult and pediatric patients. Learn more and register: bit.ly/DiversePathway….

A big congratulations to @RyanAntiel and @RebekahRBoyd for being included in Chron15 2024-2025, the @DukeChronicle's annual list of icons, leaders, and pioneers that stand out to their contributions to the Duke community. Read more: bit.ly/3Z5glbg

Finally, Georgia Tomaras, PhD, Professor in Surgery and Chief of Surgical Sciences, was presented the Research Mentoring Award for Career Mentoring in Basic Science. Congratulations, Dr. Tomaras, and all #DukeSurgery recipients of this year's School of Medicine Faculty Awards!

Our second @DukeMedSchool Faculty Award recipient was Brett Phillips, MD, MBA, Associate Professor of Surgery, who received the Research Mentoring Award for Early Career Mentoring in Clinical Research/Population Health. Congratulations, Dr. Phillips!

Last week, three of our esteemed #DukeSurgery faculty members were honored with 2025 @DukeMedSchool Faculty Awards. Henry Rice, MD, Profesor of Surgery, was selected as a recipient of the Master Clinician/Teacher Award. Congratulations, Dr. Rice!

Honoring service, remembering strength. This #MemorialDay2025, we thank all who served and gave.