I’m back at it again, this time I’m in Barbados to fulfill my clinical hours for my community and public health nursing course at Duke. I’m going to share some of the highlights of what I’ve learned about Barbados and their health care system on our first full day in the country. (I’ve been in the…
Duke Institute for Health Innovation (DIHI) along with sponsors from the Duke University Main Campus, Duke Health, and PDC are organizing the third Innovation Jam! This will be a shark tank-style event on October 3, 2017, where Duke innovators, inventors and…
The Duke Forum for Scholars and Publics presents Borders Beyond the Border!
WHAT IS BORDERS BEYOND THE BORDER?
Since 2000, North Carolina’s immigrant population has grown faster than that of nearly every other state in the U.S. The new arrivals have come to work in…
The American Heart Association believes everyone deserves to live a longer, healthier life. The Triangle Heart Walk helps make that possible – for our community, for our employees, and for their families. This is why I have chosen to support Duke Health’s Triangle Heart Walk initiative. Duke…
Register for: Time Management for Researchers
Monday, August 7, 2017, 12:00-1:30 p.m.
Peter Ubel M.D. is a physician and behavioral scientist whose research and writing explores the mixture of rational and irrational forces that affect our…
Kudos to Rachel Richesson and her entire team for the submission of their NIH R21 application entitled “Automated Generation of Interdisciplinary and Interoperable Patient Problem Lists." This proposal request funding for a two-year period with a start date of April 1, 2018.…
Kudos to Ryan Shaw and his entire team for the submission of their Subcontract proposal on a University of Wisconsin-Madison NIH R01 application entitled "Using Partners to Enhance Long-term Weight Loss." This proposal requests funding for a five-year period with a start date of…
Getting on Track is your first step toward weight management and lifestyle change. Our nutrition, exercise, and behavioral health experts work with you to eliminate the typical frustration, confusion and deprivation that often accompany weight loss attempts.
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The DUSON Student Council and Nursing Students Without Borders hosted the first DUSON Wellness Wednesday event on June 14 to much success. ABSN student Mallika Pemnesta led more than 20 students, faculty and staff in a yoga session. Anne Derouin spoke to the attendees about the nonprofit…
Beth Merwin and the Executive Vice Dean Office welcomes Stefanie Conrad as the program director, special projects analyst, effective June 26. "Stefanie brings many talents and skills to our office as she has worked in various positions at DUSON," said Merwin. Conrad…
It is my pleasure to announce the appointment of Dr. Donna Biederman as the acting director of the Community Health Improvement Program (CHIP) effective July 1, 2017 for a two-year term through June 30, 2019. In this role she will provide strategic, administrative and operational support, and…
Michael Evans and the Marketing and Communications Department recently announced that LaWanda Forte was promoted to the position of Communication Strategist effective June 26. In her new role, she will assist helping ensure a smooth and successful transition to the new…
Marilyn Oermann recently published an article entitled "Mentoring and development resources available to new doctorally-prepared faculty in nursing" in the July/August issue of the Nursing Education Perspectives. Co-authors include experts from Indiana University and the University of North…
It is my pleasure to announce the following promotions which have been approved by the Board of Trustees:
Paula J. Tanabe, associate professor to professor, effective June 1, 2017
Allison Amend Vorderstrasse, associate professor with tenure, effective…
Raised in Madison, North Carolina, PhD student Gabrielle Harris, MSN, BSN, always knew she wanted a career that allowed her to interact with and help people. She was first made aware of nursing by an older cousin who is now a nurse anesthetist.
“My dad encouraged me to look into nursing, and I was…
Recent news from around the University and Health System...
Duke Research: Blurred Lines No More
Duke Sustainable: Duke Reaffirms Commitment to Combat Climate Change | DCOI Manager Position Open, Green Certify Your Event and…
Applications for the Networking in Research Development (NIRD) and the Clinical Innovation/Precision Health small grants are now open. Applications are due by September 1 and should be submitted electronically via MyResearchProposal.
Click on the names of the grants for more information.
Duke Early Phase Clinical Research – part of the Duke Clinical Research Institute – is launching an effort to expand partnerships with faculty across Duke. Early Phase works with pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, government agencies, foundations, technology companies, investigators, and…
Health Professions Educators are often lacking resources needed to advance educational research and scholarship. In recognition of this challenge, we are proud to announce the Duke AHEAD Suports Health Professions Educators (DASHE) program. DASHE Vouchers are designed to be used in a wide variety…
MEDx is pleased to announce a call for proposals that focus on, or have relevance to, lung function or diseases of the lung, especially pulmonary fibrosis.
The proposed research should address the following priorities:
Improve our understanding of disease mechanisms
Enhance…
Sequencing & Genomic Technologies and Proteomics & Metabolomics core facilities are moving locations
Two of Duke’s Center for Genomic and Computational Biology’s (GCB) core facilities, Sequencing & Genomic Technologies and Proteomics & Metabolomics, will move into the newly renovated Chesterfield building in downtown Durham in mid-July. The new lab space will expand the…
The Office of Global and Community Health Initiatives (OGACHI) welcomes international visiting research scholar, San Suk Kim, PhD, MSN, who arrived on June 1 for an eight-month visit. Kim is a past associate professor at Chung-Ang University in Seoul Korea and will have a mentored and…
Schenita Randolph published an article entitled "Values that Fathers Communicate to Sons about Sex, Sexuality, Relationships, and Marriage" in the Journal of Social Work in Public Health. Co-authors included experts from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and North Carolina Agricultural…
Rosa Gonzalez-Guarda, Schenita Randolph and Ryan Shaw recently completed the Duke University School of Medicine LEADERS program. The interactive workshop is designed for junior faculty who are leading a research group. It provides insight into leadership and team building as well as direction…
PhD alumni Latefa Dardas and faculty members Susan Silva, Devon Noonan and Leigh Ann Simmons recently published an article entitled "Personal and Perceived Depression Stigma among Jordanian Adolescents: Associations with Depression Severity and Personal Characteristics" in the Archives of…