Join us for a special lecture by Dr. Christine Schmidt, Distinguished Professor and J. Crayton Pruitt Family Endowed Chair of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Florida, and the 2026 recipient of the Dean's Distinguished Lectureship in Honor of Joseph A. Izatt. In her lecture, "Engineering Materials for Clinical Nerve Repair, and Other Applications Along the Way," Dr. Schmidt will discuss how natural-based biomaterials can be engineered to interact with neurons to stimulate and guide regeneration.

Health Assessment is a free, confidential health screening provided through Duke benefits. It includes total cholesterol, blood pressure, blood glucose, BMI, waist circumference height, weight and body mass index measurements. Additionally, there is a goal setting and referral session with a nurse, dietitian, or fitness specialist. Many participants find the coaching session helps them get started making lifestyle changes and connects them to LIVE FOR LIFE and community resources to support them. Health Assessments are available to all active Duke employees.

Health Assessment is a free, confidential health screening provided through Duke benefits. It includes total cholesterol, blood pressure, blood glucose, BMI, waist circumference height, weight and body mass index measurements. Additionally, there is a goal setting and referral session with a nurse, dietitian, or fitness specialist. Many participants find the coaching session helps them get started making lifestyle changes and connects them to LIVE FOR LIFE and community resources to support them. Health Assessments are available to all active Duke employees.

This paper offers a new explanation for the alarming trend in midlife mortality observed in the United States since 2000, when death rates among working-age Americans stalled after decades of unprecedented progress. The explanation hinges on a striking parallel with a pattern that emerged just before 1950, in which death rates among children also stalled, ending a period of similarly historic gains. We will show that sustained reductions in both midlife and early-life mortality rates ceased abruptly with the same birth cohort.

Critical Care Grand Rounds occurs via Zoom on Thursdays from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST, and is led by Drs. Vijay Krishnamoorthy and Nazish Hashmi.

Every Thursday at 10 a.m., add some movement to your mindfulness practice with Mindful Movement. The 15-minute Zoom sessions will combine movement, breathwork, visualization and intention to create a moving meditation practice that enhances relaxation and improves well-being. Drop in for an enhanced mindfulness experience through a focus on mobilization.

Andrew T. Little (Berkeley) will present his talk, "Electoral Systems and Resistance to Democratic Backsliding." (with Sean Gailmard and Carlo Prato)

Join us at the Fortin Foundation Bass Connections Showcase to celebrate the accomplishments of our 2025-2026 Bass Connections project teams.

This annual event features a poster session, interactive displays, awards and a reception.

Presenter: Jiegen Chen, PhD | Laboratory Affiliation: Nackley

Department of Anesthesiology Grand Rounds on Wednesdays from 7 to 8am. | This activity has been planned and implemented by the Duke University Health System Department of Clinical Education and Professional Development and for the advancement of patient care.