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Duke University School of Medicine @dukemedschool.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

From CATHGEN to OneDukeGen, Svati H. Shah, MD, has spent her career advancing cardiovascular genomics and bringing research discoveries closer to patient care. medschool.duke.edu/stories/next-fro…

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Duke University School of Medicine @dukemedschool.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Heidi T. Jacobe, MD, MSCS, will join Duke Health as chair of the Department of Dermatology on Dec. 1. She joins Duke from UT Southwestern Medical Center. medschool.duke.edu/news/heidi-jacob…

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Duke University School of Medicine @dukemedschool.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

For 20 years, the Duke Voice Care Center has combined medicine, technology, and therapy to help patients get their voices back. Read about the science and teamwork behind one of the nation's largest specialized voice centers: medschool.duke.edu/stories/science-…

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Members of the Duke Voice Care team from left: Leda Scearce, CCC-SLP, MM, MS, Dan Sherwood, MS, CCC-SP, Ryan Downey, DMA, MS, CCC-SLP, and Audrey Walstrom, CCC-SLP, DMA, MA, standing outside in front of greenery.

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Duke University School of Medicine @dukemedschool.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

At ADA2026, Duke researcher Jonathan Campbell suggests glucagon could help boost the effectiveness of next generation obesity drugs, with early studies showing unprecedented weigh loss results. 🔗 Read more: medschool.duke.edu/news/surprising-…

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Duke University School of Medicine @dukemedschool.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Duke University is leading a new statewide initiative to improve maternal and early childhood health across North Carolina, strengthening how systems of care and community supports work together for families. 🔗 Read more: duke.is/c/xc3p @dukehealth.bsky.social

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Duke University School of Medicine @dukemedschool.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Scientists at Duke University School of Medicine, led by Josh Huang, PhD, identified a key brain hub that synchronizes hand‑to‑mouth movements, with implications for understanding stroke and Parkinson’s disease. 🔗 Read more: medschool.duke.edu/news/study-revea…

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Duke University School of Medicine @dukemedschool.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

As fungal infections grow more resistant, understanding how antifungal drugs work matters. A new Nature study from Duke University School of Medicine offers critical molecular insight. #AcademicSky #MedSky medschool.duke.edu/news/catching-fu…

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Duke University School of Medicine @dukemedschool.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Duke trainees are asking big questions about aging — from the brain’s immune memory to how movement keeps cells resilient. 🔗: medschool.duke.edu/stories/young-mi… Photos: Eamon Queeney

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Duke University School of Medicine @dukemedschool.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Phase 2 trial in JAMA Network Open finds an experimental drug developed at Duke appears safe for older surgical patients and may reduce postoperative delirium, supporting larger studies. medschool.duke.edu/news/experimenta… #MedSky

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Duke University School of Medicine @dukemedschool.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Duke University School of Medicine researchers are exploring a host‑based strategy to prevent respiratory viral infections by modifying how viruses bind to lung cells. 🔗 Read more: medschool.duke.edu/news/locking-vir… #AcademicSky #MedSky

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Duke University School of Medicine @dukemedschool.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

🏀 Duke University School of Medicine advances in 2026 #STATMadness! This round spotlights AI that predicts teen mental health crises up to one year in advance, developed by Duke researchers. 🔗 Vote daily: www.statnews.com/feature/stat-madne…

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Duke University School of Medicine @dukemedschool.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

🏀 #STATMadness is in the final seconds. Support the Duke discovery of the human “neurobiotic sense” — a direct gut-brain pathway revealed in Nature. Cast your vote before the buzzer: 4 a.m. March 9! 🔗: www.statnews.com/feature/stat-madne…

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Duke University School of Medicine @dukemedschool.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

New research from Duke University School of Medicine and UNC‑Chapel Hill shows how TB bacteria survive inside granulomas by activating stress‑response genes. The findings offer new insight into long‑term infection. 🔗 Read more: medschool.duke.edu/news/genes-help-… #MedSky

Clusters of immune cells form structures called granulomas containing red‑stained bacteria at the center of a core of dead tissue. Images like this helped scientists see which genes matter most where the body and infection meet.

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Duke University School of Medicine @dukemedschool.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Duke University School of Medicine researchers uncovered a new gut‑to‑brain pathway that may help explain appetite and mood. Help this Duke project advance in #STATMadness — vote now: www.statnews.com/feature/stat-madne…

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Duke University School of Medicine @dukemedschool.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Duke University School of Medicine researchers built an AI model that predicts youth mental health risk before symptoms escalate. Help this Duke project advance in #STATMadness — vote daily: www.statnews.com/feature/stat-madne…

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Duke University School of Medicine @dukemedschool.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

During the recent Duke SOM Research Symposium, Daniel Drucker, MD, highlighted how GLP1 and GLP2 medicines are driving new momentum in metabolic health research. 🔗: medschool.duke.edu/news/drucker-hig…

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Duke University School of Medicine @dukemedschool.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Duke School of Medicine has launched Discovery AI, a campus-wide effort to accelerate AI and machine learning in discovery science. 🔗 Read more: medschool.duke.edu/news/discovery-a… #AcademicSky #MedSky #AINews

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Duke University School of Medicine @dukemedschool.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Duke researchers are exploring whether gentle, noninvasive nerve stimulation could help prevent post operative delirium and protect the aging brain. 🔗 Read more: medschool.duke.edu/stories/nerve-ba… #AcademicSky #MedSky

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Duke University School of Medicine @dukemedschool.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

New in @nature.com: Duke researchers found that boosting the energy supply inside damaged nerves can sharply cut pain from diabetic neuropathy and chemorelated nerve injury. 🔗 Read more: medschool.duke.edu/news/restoring-m…

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Duke University School of Medicine @dukemedschool.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

A fungus that kills by stealth: Cryptococcus reaches the brain in 1 day, but immune cells can take 2 weeks to react. Duke study shows why — and how we might fight back. 🔗 Read more: medschool.duke.edu/news/researchers… #AcademicSky #MedSky

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Duke University School of Medicine @dukemedschool.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

At age 7, Victor Roggli, MD, was told he wouldn’t live past 12. Today, he’s in his 44th year at Duke, where his research has transformed medical science and workplace safety. 🔗 Read more: medschool.duke.edu/stories/victor-r…

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Duke University School of Medicine @dukemedschool.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Researchers say they’ve uncovered a key pathway behind age-related muscle loss. The surprising part: exercise helps reset the cellular system that keeps muscles young. 🔗 Read more: medschool.duke.edu/news/why-muscles… #AcademicSky #MedSky

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Duke University School of Medicine @dukemedschool.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

What started as a fight against one virus led to breakthroughs in immunology, cancer treatment, hepatitis care, pandemic preparedness, and more. Read about 10 major advances that owe their roots to HIV research ➡️ medschool.duke.edu/news/10-groundbr…

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Duke University School of Medicine @dukemedschool.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

New analysis co-authored by Duke University shows the real impact of “cheat meals”: Physically? Minimal. Mentally? Huge. 🍽️ Read more: medschool.duke.edu/news/truth-about…

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Duke University School of Medicine @dukemedschool.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Dr. David Powers was commissioned into the Air Force the day before the Gulf War. He spent 20 years treating facial trauma in combat zones. Now at @dukehealth.bsky.social, he helps patients heal and reconnect with the world. 🔗 Read more: medschool.duke.edu/stories/surgeon-…

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Duke University School of Medicine @dukemedschool.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

When your brain was developing, one enzyme had to pull off a dangerous chemical reaction. Now, Duke researchers reveal how MoaA controls radical chemistry to protect cells and support life. 🔗 Read more: medschool.duke.edu/news/how-tiny-en… #AcademicSky #MedSky

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Duke University School of Medicine @dukemedschool.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

Danny Benjamin, MD, PhD, MPH, is leading a new initiative to train future physician-researchers focused on rural health. 🔗: medschool.duke.edu/blog/danny-benja… #AcademicSky #MedSky

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Duke University School of Medicine @dukemedschool.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

New from Duke: AI-powered, patient-friendly pathology reports translate complex medical terminology into plain-language explanations, helping patients feel more informed and empowered. 🔗: pathology.duke.edu/news/patient-fri…

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Duke University School of Medicine @dukemedschool.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

We’re proud to announce that the Duke Center for Brain and Spine Metastasis (@dukemets.bsky.social), one of Duke’s fastest-growing clinical programs, received a gift of $100,000 to advance its mission. At Duke, we're #MadeForThis.

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Duke University School of Medicine @dukemedschool.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Duke research saves lives. As funding landscapes shift, the impact of Duke’s research remains clear: it’s personal, it’s powerful, and it’s essential. 🔗 Read how Duke research continues to make a difference: today.duke.edu/2025/10/saved-duke-r… #AcademicSky #MedSky

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Duke University School of Medicine @dukemedschool.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Researchers at Duke Cancer Institute are looking at obesity's impact on breast cancer and whether GLP-1 drugs might help jump-start a more robust immune response. 🔗 Read more: medschool.duke.edu/stories/obesity-… #AcademicSky #MedSky

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Duke University School of Medicine @dukemedschool.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

A new study from the lab of Kenichi Yokoyama, PhD, reveals two enzymes that can produce azetidine, a key compound in many medicines, using water instead of toxic chemicals. Read more ➡️ medschool.duke.edu/news/new-enzymes… #AcademicSky #MedSky

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Duke University School of Medicine @dukemedschool.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Philanthropy is driving innovation at Duke Eye Center. A recent $1.5M gift is advancing pediatric ophthalmology, supporting research, education, and care for patients. This investment empowers future leaders in vision science and brings hope to families. At Duke, we're #MadeForThis.

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Duke University School of Medicine @dukemedschool.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

A new study in JAMA Health Forum led by Duke researchers shows your odds of living past 70 still depend heavily on geography. 🔗 Read more: medschool.duke.edu/news/where-you-l… #AcademicSky #MedSky

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Duke University School of Medicine @dukemedschool.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Learn how Duke Urology reduced its wait times from 54 to 17 days to provide faster access for prostate care, infertility, and urinary problems. 🔗 Read more: medschool.duke.edu/stories/getting-… #AcademicSky #MedSky 📸: Eamon Queeney

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Duke University School of Medicine @dukemedschool.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

60 years ago, Duke launched the physician assistant profession. Today, 200,000+ certified PAs are transforming care across the U.S. 🔗 Read more about the 60th anniversary of the Duke PA Program: medschool.duke.edu/blog/celebrating…

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Duke University School of Medicine @dukemedschool.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

New from Duke University School of Medicine: A statistical framework to better understand vaccine waning and breakthrough infections using EHR data. 🔗 Learn more: medschool.duke.edu/news/why-do-vacc… #AcademicSky #MedSky #VaccineSky

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Duke University School of Medicine @dukemedschool.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

A new study from Duke, led by Jonathan Campbell, PhD, reveals that pancreatic alpha cells do more than produce glucagon — they also generate GLP-1, a hormone that boosts insulin and regulates blood sugar. 🔗 Read more: medschool.duke.edu/news/alpha-cells…

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Duke University School of Medicine @dukemedschool.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Thanks to an initiative led by Duke Health emergency medicine physicians, EMS teams in Wake & Durham counties now offer buprenorphine in the field turning overdose response into a gateway to recovery. 🔗 Read more: medschool.duke.edu/stories/opioid-a…

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Duke University School of Medicine @dukemedschool.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

Duke researchers, led by Wayne Feng, MD, are conducting clinical trials on ultrasound and neurostimulation tools to enhance stroke recovery. 🔗 Read more: medschool.duke.edu/stories/engineer… #AcademicSky #MedSky

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Duke University School of Medicine @dukemedschool.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

A new Duke University study challenges the long-held belief that daylight saving time increases heart attack risk. 🔗 Read more: medschool.duke.edu/news/daylight-sa… #AcademicSky #MedSky

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Duke University School of Medicine @dukemedschool.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

🎓 Duke Medical Alumni Weekend 2025 📅 November 6–9, 2025 Registration is officially open! Join us for a memorable weekend of reconnection, celebration, and reflection with fellow Duke alumni across generations. 🔗 Learn more: medschool.duke.edu/about-us/alumni/…

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Duke University School of Medicine @dukemedschool.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

Dan Ma, PhD, has brought magnetic resonance fingerprinting to Duke -- a faster and more precise alternative to traditional MRIs that delivers reproducible, quantitative data from a single scan. 🔗: medschool.duke.edu/stories/mission-… #AcademicSky #MedSky #DukeNeurosurgery

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Duke University School of Medicine @dukemedschool.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

After 10 years at Duke and a 40-year career in health care, Jacqueline S. Barnett, DHSc, MSHS, PA-C, has retired as program director of the Duke Physician Assistant Program. 🔗 Read more: fmch.duke.edu/news/jacqueline-barne…

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Duke University School of Medicine @dukemedschool.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

A remote, nurse-led program uncovered that rates of bone loss in high-risk men are comparable to rates seen in women. Read more ➡️ medschool.duke.edu/news/men-have-bo… #AcademicSky #MedSky

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Duke University School of Medicine @dukemedschool.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

Duke University School of Medicine’s 56th Student Research Symposium featured 100+ posters from third-year MD students, showcasing research in maternal health, AI, and more. 🔗 Read more: medschool.duke.edu/news/duke-medica… #AcademicSky #MedSky

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Duke University School of Medicine @dukemedschool.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

ICYMI: First-year students in the School of Medicine’s MD program celebrated their entry into the profession of medicine at the White Coat Ceremony. 🔗: medschool.duke.edu/news/incoming-md…

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Duke University School of Medicine @dukemedschool.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

Durham teens who learned to navigate their city by bus, bike or on foot got more exercise, more independence, and a shot at healthier habits for life, a Duke School of Medicine and Durham Parks and Recreation study finds. 🔗 Read more: medschool.duke.edu/news/helping... #AcademicSky #MedSky #Durham

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Duke University School of Medicine @dukemedschool.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

Microplastics are increasingly being detected in our food, water, and even within our bodies. Researchers at Duke are investigating a critical question: what are the health implications of this invisible exposure? 🔗: today.duke.edu/2025/06/micr... #MedSky #AcademicSky #DukeMedicine #DukePCB

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Duke University School of Medicine @dukemedschool.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Building Better Immunotherapy: Using a method spearheaded by led by José Ramón Conejo-Garcia, MD, PhD, and Scott Antonia, MD, PhD (pictured here), immune cells are being engineered to find and attack cancer tumors. 🔗: medschool.duke.edu/stories/buil... #AcademicSky #MedSky #Immunobiology

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