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Duke OPSD @dukeopsd.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Start your physician-scientist career strong. @the-asci.org PSSF Fellowship offers a fully funded research year for MD students, and Duke nominees have earned the award for two years running. Applications close Oct. 1. Learn more: t.e2ma.net/webview/sbjs... #PhysicianScientist #Duke #Medicine

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Duke OPSD @dukeopsd.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Mark your calendar for the OPSD Fall Mini-Symposium on Oct. 6! Hear from Drs. Robert Lefkowitz and Mai ElMallah, celebrate new Lefkowitz Society members, and discover emerging research from Research in Residency trainees. Learn more: t.e2ma.net/webview/sbjs... #PhysicianScientist #OPSD

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Duke OPSD @dukeopsd.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Congratulations to Jackson Cathey, recipient of a 2025 #OPSD Poindexter Medical Student Research Scholarship! 🎉 Working in Dr. Neill Li's lab, Jackson learned that research is built on resilience, persistence, and learning from failure. Read his story: mailchi.mp/duke/opsd-au... #PhysicianScientist

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Duke OPSD @dukeopsd.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Congratulations to @dukemedschool.bsky.social #PhysicianScientists who received the 2026 Research in Residency Technician Support Award: Abigail Benkert, Adrian Camarena, Christopher Bassil, Lauren West-Livingston, Aurian Garcia Gonzalez, & Matthew Pun! Learn more: mailchi.mp/duke/opsd-au...

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Duke OPSD @dukeopsd.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

PUMP 2026 Scholars strengthened key scientific skills through professional development sessions focused on reading scientific papers, clinical research concepts, communicating science, and effective visual presentation. Grateful to Duke faculty and guest speakers for sharing expertise with students.

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Duke OPSD @dukeopsd.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

🎉 Congratulations to our 2026 #DukePUMP Scholars! We’re celebrating the completion of their 8-week #mentored #summer research experience. Scholars conducted faculty-mentored #research, #shadowed clinicians, attended professional development sessions, toured Duke facilities, and presented their work.

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Duke OPSD @dukeopsd.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Motivated by personal connections to kidney disease patients, Caleb Spruill explored research through OPSD's PRIME PUMP program in Uronephrology. Learn how PUMP shaped his path toward medicine in the July OPSD Newsletter: mailchi.mp/duke/opsd-ju... #PRIMEPUMP #KidneyResearch

Graphic promoting the PRIME PUMP Uronephrology Program undergraduate research experience. The design features a cutout photo of a student standing with arms crossed inside a teal circle. Text reads: “PRIME PUMP URONEPHROLOGY PROGRAM,” “UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH,” “GBADEGESIN LABORATORY,” and “CALEB SPRUILL.” Medical and research-themed illustrations, including a stethoscope, microscope, and kidney icon, surround the student on a light gray background.

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Duke OPSD @dukeopsd.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 OPSD Technician Support Award recipients: Yike Jiang, James Harris, Oleg Alekseev, @sjbracken.bsky.social, and Zachary Lorsch! Learn how this program supports early-stage #PhysicianScientist + explore opportunities in the July OPSD Newsletter: mailchi.mp/duke/opsd-ju...

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Duke OPSD @dukeopsd.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Duke Strong Start scholars came together for an evening of connection, conversation, and community. Scholars across cohorts shared experiences, built relationships, and welcomed the 2026 cohort. Thanks to Dr. Gowthami Arepally for bringing our community together. #DukeMed #PhysicianScientist #OPSD

Duke Strong Start program participants gather for a group dinner at a restaurant in Durham. 12 attendees are seated around a long table with dinner plates, beverages, and takeout containers visible. The restaurant features wood-paneled walls, booth seating, and a welcoming dining atmosphere that supports networking and community building among Duke colleagues.

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Duke OPSD @dukeopsd.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Steven Yang explored neuroendocrine tumor research through the Duke PUMP program, working with Luke Izzo in the Trudy Oliver lab, and building #BiomedicalResearch skills and experience. 🔗Read more + funding, events, and updates: mailchi.mp/duke/opsd-ju...

Promotional graphic for an undergraduate research program featuring a portrait labeled “Steven Yang,” with medical icons (stethoscope, microscope) and text about the PRIME PUMP Uronephrology Program and Oliver Laboratory.

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Duke OPSD @dukeopsd.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Celebrating the 2026 Physician-Scientist Strong Start Award recipients @dukemedschool.bsky.social: Eugene Vaios, Christopher Reed, Michael T. Forrester, George Cortina, & Krista Haines. Supporting bold research + the next generation of #PhysicianScientists. Read more: mailchi.mp/duke/opsd-ju...

Graphic with a dark blue background and Duke OPSD branding on the left. Large text reads, “Congratulations to the 2026 Strong Start Awardees.” Five professional headshots are displayed with names and departments: Eugene Vaios, Radiation Oncology; Christopher Reed, Surgery; Michael T. Forrester, Medicine, Pulmonary; George Cortina, Anesthesiology; Krista Haines, Surgery.

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Duke OPSD @dukeopsd.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Maxfield Brody explored improving renal disease through the PUMP program with @bcatanese.bsky.social in the Daniel Edmonston laboratory. With PUMP, Maxfield built invaluable #BiomedicalResearch skills. 🔗Read more + funding, events, and updates in the OPSD May Newsletter: mailchi.mp/duke/opsd-ma...

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Duke OPSD @dukeopsd.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Congrats to 2026 FRCS awardees Drs. Elizabeth Wilson & Jennifer Cohen. OPSD and @dukemedschool.bsky.social support #PhysicianScientists balancing significant caregiving responsibilities. 🔗Read more + explore funding, events, and updates in the OPSD May Newsletter: mailchi.mp/duke/opsd-ma...

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Duke OPSD @dukeopsd.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Thank you to all who attended the OPSD Spring Mini-Symposium! Dr. Arepally highlighted outcomes from the #PhysicianScientist Strong Start program, and awardees Ammon Fager, Leah Acker, and Justin Low presented their compelling research projects. See you at our next meeting!

Speakers presenting with heads of audience members seen looking at outcomes for the Strong Start program.

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Duke OPSD @dukeopsd.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Congrats to Michael Lee, recipient of the highly selective @the-asci.org PSSF Fellowship! While working @mskcancercenter.bsky.social, he’ll advance cancer immunology research and start his physician-scientist career. 🔗 mailchi.mp/duke/opsd-ap... #StudentCorner #PhysicianScientist #DukeOPSD

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Duke OPSD @dukeopsd.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

🎉 Congrats to the 2026 ASCI Duke awardees! Celebrating Young Investigator awardee Deepshikha Ashana and Emerging‑Generation awardees @sjbracken.bsky.social, Mark Chen & Ryne Ramaker, who were previously supported by OPSD. Read more: mailchi.mp/duke/opsd-ap... #ASCI #PhysicianScientists #Research

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Duke OPSD @dukeopsd.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

📣Join us for the OPSD Spring Mini-Symposium on April 21 from 4-6 pm in MSRBIII Room 1125. 🌟Address by Dr. Gowthami Arepally 🌟Presentations by Strong Start Scholars 🌟Network with physician-scientists Register: lnkd.in/euWug5Vd #PhysicianScientist #DukeMedSchool #BiomedicalDiscovery #Symposium

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Duke OPSD @dukeopsd.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

We recognize Annika Elstrom and her PUMP program experience. Mentored by Crystal Tyson, Annika worked with communities at risk for #CKD to improve study design—before launch. Learn more: mailchi.mp/duke/opsd-ma... #Nephrology #CommunityEngagedResearch #PhysicianScientist #UndergraduateResearch

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Duke OPSD @dukeopsd.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

📣 Investing in future medical discovery at Duke. OPSD thanks the Nanaline H. Duke Fund for a $11.45M award expanding Strong Start—catalyzing innovative research by early‑career #physicianscientists. Story, Funding, Events, and More: mailchi.mp/duke/opsd-ma... @dukemedschool.bsky.social #MadeForThis

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Duke OPSD @dukeopsd.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

OPSD is now accepting applications for the Poindexter Scholars in Basic Sciences Program! Rising 3rd‑year med students with a Duke laboratory research mentor can apply for awards of $10K–$25K. Deadline: March 15, 2026. Read more in our Feb Newsletter ➡️ mailchi.mp/duke/opsd-fe... #Scholarship #Lab

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Duke OPSD @dukeopsd.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

🌟Strong Start Awardee Leah Acker (PhD, MD) earns the 2025 McKnight Innovator Award! Her work explores the “inflammatory hangover” behind post-op brain fog and tests noninvasive vagus nerve stimulation to protect cognition. More: mailchi.mp/duke/opsd-fe... #PhysicianScientist #Research #Innovation

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Duke OPSD @dukeopsd.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Grateful to the Nanaline H. Duke Fund for renewed support of the Strong Start Program! Physician-scientists like Mara Serbanescu and Jeffrey Russ drive discovery to the bedside to transform patient care. Learn more: 🔗 giving.dukehealth.org/stories/fund... #MadeForThis @dukemedschool.bsky.social

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Duke OPSD @dukeopsd.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Matthew Nuzzolo had an engaging experience investigating the synergistic efficacy of TTK/Mps1 inhibition on aggressive prostate cancer with Everardo Macias, PhD. Matt aspires to transform medical interventions through health policy research. Read more: mailchi.mp/duke/opsd-ja... #Biomedical

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Duke OPSD @dukeopsd.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Our January newsletter is packed full of insights from the #YoungPhysicianScientistSeries, new funding opportunities, upcoming events, and the latest news. OPSD newsletters are🪡tailored to Duke🩺physician‑scientists🔬. Click to read: mailchi.mp/duke/opsd-ja... #PhysicianScientist #Research #Discovery

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Duke OPSD @dukeopsd.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Join the YPPS seminar 'Taking Discovery Science to Clinical Trials' on Jan. 23, 3 ET/ 2 CT. Panelists and participants from @washumedicine.bsky.social, @weillcornell.bsky.social, @vanderbilt.edu, and UTSW, hosted by @dukemedschool.bsky.social. Register: duke.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

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Duke OPSD @dukeopsd.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

OPSD is accepting applications for two paid #summer #STEM #research programs: PRIME PUMP for #undergrads and PRIME Summer Academy for #MedicalStudents. Build research skills, explore #PhysicianScientist career paths, and learn at @dukemedschool.bsky.social. Details: mailchi.mp/duke/opsd-de...

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Duke OPSD @dukeopsd.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

The OPSD & @dukemedschool.bsky.social are pleased to announce applications to nurture #PhysicianScientist careers.🔬Strong Start: ~$120K/year for up to 3 years.🧪Technician Support: $25K for one year of research lab support. Read more: mailchi.mp/duke/opsd-de... #DukeMed #ResearchFunding #EarlyCareer

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Duke OPSD @dukeopsd.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Melissa Marchese investigated cardiometabolic impacts of antiretrovirals and #PFAS through a medical student scholarship in the Liping Feng laboratory. Read more about her research journey and involvement with OPSD in our newsletter: mailchi.mp/duke/opsd-no... #biomedical #research #medicalstudent

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Duke OPSD @dukeopsd.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

The OPSD November newsletter is packed full of insights from the Fall Mini-Symposium, funding opportunities, upcoming events, and news and announcements. Our newsletters are 🪡tailored to 🩺physician-scientists🔬. Click to read: mailchi.mp/duke/opsd-no...

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Duke OPSD @dukeopsd.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

We welcomed 25 new members of the Robert J. #LefkowitzSociety at the #Duke #OPSD Physician-Scientist Fall Symposium. The event featured a keynote from Nobel Laurate Dr. Robert Lefkowitz & presentations from Drs. Jenny O’Brien and Michael Forrester. Thanks to everyone who joined us! #DukeMedSchool

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Duke OPSD @dukeopsd.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

Join us for the next YPSS seminar 'Building a diverse funding portfolio' on Nov. 19 3 CT, 4 ET with panelists and participants @dukemedschool.bsky.social, @weillcornell.bsky.social, @vanderbilt.edu, and UTSW, hosted by @washumedicine.bsky.social. Register: wustl.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

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Duke OPSD @dukeopsd.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

🎉 Darien Birks gained hands-on lab experience and mentorship in the @gbadegesinlab.bsky.social through the PRIME PUMP program, exploring kidney disease research. He’s now pursuing his dream of becoming a physician-scientist! Learn more: mailchi.mp/duke/opsd-se... #PRIMEPUMP #STEM

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Duke OPSD @dukeopsd.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

🎉 Celebrate Duke’s physician-scientist community at OPSD Fall Mini-Symposium on Nov 11, 4–6 PM (MSRBIII Rm 1125)! Featuring Nobel Laureate Dr. Lefkowitz, research talks & awardee recognition.🥙All Duke trainees/faculty welcome! Read more: mailchi.mp/duke/opsd-se... @sudarrajagopal.bsky.social

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Duke OPSD @dukeopsd.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

We featured Alexandria "Alex" Soto an exceptional third-year medical student and Poindexder scholar in the OPSD September Newsletter. Alex works with Matthew Hartwig in @dukesurgery.bsky.social. Learn more about Alex's research experience and surgeon-scientist journey: mailchi.mp/duke/opsd-se...

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Duke OPSD @dukeopsd.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Our Young Physician-Scientist seminar 'How to write a successful K-application' was highly successful with 749 registrants and 426 in attendance. Story and recording: mailchi.mp/duke/opsd-se... @washumedicine.bsky.social @weillcornell.bsky.social @vanderbilt.edu @dukemedschool.bsky.social

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Duke OPSD @dukeopsd.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

Congratulations to the OPSD Medical Student Scholars! The Poindexter award encourages third-year medical students to participate in research projects under the guidance of basic science faculty members in the School of Medicine. Learn more: mailchi.mp/duke/opsd-au...

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Duke OPSD @dukeopsd.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

Join us for our Young Physician-Scientist Series seminar 'How to write a successful K-application' with participants @washumedicine.bsky.social, @weillcornell.bsky.social, UTSouthwestern, and Vanderbilt, hosted by OPSD @dukemedschool.bsky.social. Register: duke.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

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Duke OPSD @dukeopsd.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Congratulations to the 2025 R38/R25 Technician Support awardees Ryan Meyerhoff, Rachel Wolfe, Laura Meissner, Brynna Eisele, Alexander Moghadam, and Sarah Kim! The program competitively funds laboratory technician support for R38/R25 residents. More: mailchi.mp/duke/opsd-ju...

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Duke OPSD @dukeopsd.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

The NIH recently released new funding opportunity announcements (FOA), including fellowships (F30), small investigator awards (R21), and large investigator awards (R01 and U01). View these opportunities or subscribe to the weekly OPSD FOA Newsletter: medschool.duke.edu/research/res...

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Duke OPSD @dukeopsd.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

We featured @dukepedsres.bsky.social Scholars Haleigh McBride, Jenny Chen, and Emmanuelle Lavassani, who presented their work @pasmeeting.bsky.social ‪‪in Honolulu, Hawaii, in April. Learn more about their poster presentations before the broader pediatric community: mailchi.mp/duke/opsd-ju...

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Duke OPSD @dukeopsd.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

Congrats to the 2025 OPSD Tech Support awardees Zachary Lorsch, Fahmin Basher, Gregory McElroy, Michael Forrester, and Matthew McCravy! The program supports physician-scientists' productivity while navigating clinical and research training. @dukemedschool.bsky.social More: mailchi.mp/duke/opsd-ju...

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Duke OPSD @dukeopsd.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

Navigating the institutional grant review and approval process can be difficult. Attend the Working with Duke Research Administration and Central Offices seminar on May 28th at 4 PM with Denise Wynn Director, @dukemedschool.bsky.social Basic Research Administration duke.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

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Duke OPSD @dukeopsd.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

We featured Sirajbir Sodhi an exceptional third-year medical student and Poindexder scholar in the OPSD May Newsletter. Siraj works with Zachary Hartman in @dukesurgery.bsky.social. Click to learn more about Siraj's research experience and physician-scientist journey: mailchi.mp/duke/opsd-ma...

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Duke OPSD @dukeopsd.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

OPSD formally recognized and thanked Michael “Dee” Gunn, M.D., of @dukemedschool.bsky.social for his long-standing service to Duke’s physician-scientist community, including being instrumental in the founding of OPSD. More details in OPSD May Newsletter: mailchi.mp/duke/opsd-ma...

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Duke OPSD @dukeopsd.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Are you a @dukemedschool.bsky.social investigator who needs to review your data tracking, data analysis plans, or reporting of clinical research? Attend the @dukectsi.bsky.social BERD Core Town Hall hosted by on May 14th from 12-1 PM. Register: duke.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

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Duke OPSD @dukeopsd.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

Thank you to everyone who attended and presented #physician #scientist #research at the OPSD Mini Symposium to recognize the 2024 awardees. We were grateful to receive encouraging speeches from @dukemedschool.bsky.social Dean Mary Klotman and @dukectsi.bsky.social Director @snaggie1.bsky.social.

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Duke OPSD @dukeopsd.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

👀Looking for foundations to support your research? Anita Gunn Shirley of @dukehealth.bsky.social Foundation Relations will help you identify #foundations to support your critical #research on April 23rd at 4 PM. Participants must be affiliated with Duke to attend. duke.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

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Duke OPSD @dukeopsd.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

Congratulations to David Salven for receiving @the-asci.bsky.social PSSF Fellowship! David will train with Dr. David Andrew Brown in @dukesurgery.bsky.social for this research opportunity. To read more about David's research, click the link to the OPSD April Newsletter: mailchi.mp/duke/opsd-ap...

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Duke OPSD @dukeopsd.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

Congratulations to the 2025 Fund to Retain Clinical Scientists (FRCS) research supplement awardees Allison Martin (MD, MPH) @dukesurgery.bsky.social and Julia Visgauss (MD) @dukeortho.bsky.social supported by @americanheart.bsky.social. Read the April OPSD Newsletter: mailchi.mp/duke/opsd-ap...

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Duke OPSD @dukeopsd.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Join us to recognize 2024 OPSD awardees in person on April 30th from 4-6 PM with remarks from @dukemedschool.bsky.social Dean Mary Klotman and @dukectsi.bsky.social Director Susanna Naggie. All #Duke #PhysicianScientist trainees and faculty are welcome. Food+Drinks duke.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

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