Leigh Ann Simmons recently presented on "Preventing Postpartum Weight Retention among At-Risk Women: Coaching During New Motherhood" during the 'From the Exam Room to the Delivery Room: Maternal Health in an Integrated Setting' symposium at the annual meeting for the Society of Behavioral Medicine…
Donna Biederman is one of two recipients of the 2016 Duke Employee Community Service Award given by the Duke Office of Durham and Regional Affairs. The award recognizes Duke employees for their service in the community.
Biederman was nominated by the City of Durham Community Development Office for…
DNP student Katherine Peppers was recently selected as a fellow for the Duke-Johnson & Johnson Nurse Leadership Program. Peppers will start the program in May and will participate in three leadership retreats throughout the year as well as distance-based learning activities and a transformative…
Dear Colleagues,
I am sending you this note now, as Dean Broome is sending a letter regarding my retirement to external constituents. After 25 years at Duke, I will retire at the end of June (just having celebrated my 70th birthday!).
My time at Duke has been incredible. Professionally…
I am pleased to announce Dr. Margie Molloy will be appointed to DUSON’s faculty effective July 1, 2016. Following her day of interviews and presentation last month, there was strong support for Dr. Molloy’s appointment to the faculty. She will continue as the Director of the…
Julia Walker published an article entitled "PDE4 Inhibitors Attenuate the Asthma Phenotype Produced by β2-adrenoceptor Agonists in PNMT-KO Mice" in the February issue of the American Journal of Respiratory Cell and Molecular Biology.
Robin Dail is one of six women featured in an article entitled "Open road: Women bikers find their way" in the Walter Magazine Raleigh's Life & Soul section.
Join Duke University School of Nursing for Shark Pool LIVE on Tuesday, April 12, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in Pearson 1103. Be a part of our live audience and watch five contestants from across Duke University swim with the Sharks... Will they be able to leave with money for their projects?
If you can…
Eleanor "Ellie" McConnell was recently featured in the Spring 2016 edition of the Center Report by The Duke University Center for the Study of Aging and Human Development and the Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Center. McConnell is recognized in the magazine as a featured researcher.…
Recent news from around the University and Health System...
Duke Center for Autism: The SAP Autism at Work Program - Transforming a Business, Transforming Lives, Thursday, April 21
Duke AHEAD: Teaching in the Presence of Patients -…
Keeping you informed of non-Duke related news, events and opportunities...
Southeast Area Health Education Center:
Are You Measuring Up? - Friday, April 22.
IV & PICC Nursing Care Update & Skill Session - Wednesday, April 6
Hospital…
From the Office of Global and Community Health Initiatives...
STTI Global Nursing Research Grant
The Sigma Theta Tau International Global Nursing Research Grant encourages nurses to focus on responding to health disparities globally - Deadline: May 1 -…
American Journal of Managed Care Managed Markets Network:
Sophia Smith is featured in an American Journal of Managed Care video entitled "Dr Sophia Smith Advocates for Introducing Palliative Care as Early as Possible" from the National Comprehensive Cancer Network Annual…
Duke Clinical Research Training Program is not accepting applications for academic year 2016-2017. The program is formalized academic training that leading to a Master of Health Sciences in Clinical Research degree. It's designed primarily for clinical fellows and other health professionals who are…
MSN Family Nurse Practitioner and HIV Specialty alumni Ashley Day is featured in the March issue of The HIV Specialist. She is featured on page 21 of the magazine. Click here to read the feature.
Clinical Nurse Educator Sheree Davis recently earned her Certified Nurse Educator designation after meeting strict eligibility criteria and successfully completing a rigorous certification examination developed and administered by the National League for Nursing.
Center for Nursing Discovery staff Margie Molloy, Jacki Vaughn and Danett Cantey and faculty members Remi Hueckel and Mahmoud Kaddoura presented at the Drexel University College of Nursing and Health Professions 2016 EDU-SIM Conference in Clearwater Beach, Florida. Presentations included:
Margie…
Article Via Duke Today...
DURHAM, NC - Motorists driving near on or near Trent Drive starting April 1 should allow extra time for delays as crews repave and add sidewalk to a portion of Trent Drive. Stops available for Duke and regional bus routes will also be adjusted.
About 400 feet of…
Rachel Richesson and Katherine "Kathy" Pereira co-authored an article entitled "Preparing for the ICD-10-CM Transition: Automated Methods for Translating ICD Code in Clinical Phenotype Definitions" in eGEMs Journal. Other authors with the article represent the National Library of Medicine in…
Rachel Richesson was the invited expert for the Clinical Trials Transformation Initiative Registry Trials Project Expert Meeting in Silver Spring, MD. The project focuses on the potential to increase efficiencies and decrease costs throughout the ecosystem by embedding clinical trials within…
Marilyn Hockenberry was recently appointed to serve as Vice Chair of the Children's Oncology Group Nursing Discipline. Her term will continue through December 31, 2020. In her role as Vice Chair, Hockenberry will work directly with the Chair in providing leadership for the group, which currently…
PhD student Latefa Dardas recently won the "Young Women Achiever" International Award from the Venus International Foundation Research Awards - India. The award is designed for women in their twenties who demonstrate exceptional record of significant contribution through research. She won the award…
PhD student Dalmacio "Dennis" Flores was recently featured in two Duke Graduate School videos. One entitled "Help Mentees Keep the Journey in Context" and the other entitled "Telling Mentees There Will Be Bumps." View the videos below.
Congratulations to Tiffiany Parker on being recognized for her Commitment to Excellence. This staff recognition program celebrates staff who demonstrate the highest standards in their commitment to supporting our mission, vision and values. We thank all of those…
Remember April 1 a year ago? I certainly do. That day I sent you a note expressing the honor I felt in assuming my new leadership role at Duke. A year later, I am even more appreciative of the privileged opportunity I have to serve on our team as Chancellor, President and CEO.…