The Regenerative Power and Cancer Risk of the Olfactory Epithelium
A collaborative research project provides powerful new tools to understand a tumor called olfactory neuroblastoma (ONB), identifying previously unrecognized similarities to other cancers.
CPT: Study Finds Disparities in HPV Vaccine Uptake
Adult men, Hispanics, and those without regular care lag in vaccination rates.
Announcing Dr. Liana Puscas Promotion to Tenured Professorship
Dr. Liana Puscas was recently approved by the Board of Trustees to be promoted to Professor, tenure-track effective April 1, 2024.
Level I Children’s Surgery Verification by the American College of Surgeons
Duke Children’s Hospital is proud to announce the renewal of its Level I Children’s Surgery Verification for a new three-year term by the American College of Surgeons (ACS).
Dr. Jamila Minga and Dr. Howard Francis Participate in 46th Annual National Black Association for Speech-Language and Hearing Convention
Jamila Minga, PhD, CCC-SLP, along with her laboratory team, engaged in the conference by presenting a three-part series focused on right hemisphere brain damage.
Khalil Issa, MD, and PGY3 Otolaryngology Resident Receives “Best Research Paper” Award
Khalil Issa, MD presented his study entitled “Sinonasal Squamous Cell Carcinoma Outcomes: A National Cance
Duke Health: Tonsil Cancer Diagnosis, Treatment, and All Clear in Less Than Six Months
When a suspicious lump in her neck wouldn’t go away, 52-year-old Kim Barnard learned she had cancer. The Roxboro, NC resident’s first move was transferring her care to Duke Health, where a team of head and neck oncologists worked quickly to confirm her diagnosis and begin treatment. After undergoing treatment, Barnard shows no evidence of cancer, is back to work, and is spending time with her beloved family, dog, and horses.
EDI Spotlight: Tammara Watts, MD, PhD
Frequently finding herself the only Black woman surgeon in certain spaces, Tammara Watts MD, PhD, has recognized the importance of making workplaces more inclusive for some time. However, it wasn’t until two years ago that she began working in equity, diversity, and inclusion in an official capacity.
