Examples From the Field: "Project Checkers: Novel Community-Engaged Research for Head and Neck Cancers" Event
The Duke Clinical & Translational Science Institute’s Community Engaged Research Initiative (CERI) invites you to the "Examples From the Field" talk, featuring Dr. Cannon and Leda Scearce. The talk, titled "Project Checkers: Novel Community-Engaged Research for Head and Neck Cancers Advancing Community-Engaged Research Practices at Duke and Beyond," will showcase innovative research practices.
Shaping the Future of Otolaryngology: Meet the First BAA-POCS Cohort
Three HBCU students join Duke’s inaugural BAA-POCS program, a 15-month NIH-funded training in otolaryngology and communication sciences designed to broaden participation in biomedical careers.
Activate Good: Fight Hunger Kids Day at the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina
On Saturday, May 17, the HNS&CS team participated in Fight Hunger Kids Day at the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina.
Announcing Dr. Jamila Minga’s Promotion to Associate Professor
We are thrilled to share the news that the Board of Trustees has approved the promotion of Jamila Minga, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, to Associate Professor, Career Track in the Duke Department of Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences and a secondary promotion to Associate Professor in the Department of Neurology, effective July 1, 2025.
Duke Health: Do I Need a Sleep Specialist?
If you aren’t getting enough quality sleep, a sleep specialist can help improve your sleep and wellbeing. Sleep specialists are experts at diagnosing and treating sleep issues and sleep disorders. Here, Duke sleep specialist Marjorie Soltis, MD, and Duke sleep surgeon Emily Commesso, MD, share when and why you should seek care for troubled sleep.
Announcing Dr. Jessica West’s Promotion to Assistant Professor
We are delighted to inform you that Jessica West, PhD, MPH, was recently promoted to Assistant Professor in the Duke Department of Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences, effective July 1, 2025.
Your hearing can get worse as you age – here’s how to protect it.
For most people, your hearing gradually deteriorates with age, and about half of the time it’s caused by genetics that are out of your control.
But years of regularly attending room-rumbling concerts, for instance, can exacerbate hearing loss, and you might find yourself straining to hear movies or struggling to follow group conversations.
Empowering Communities: Duke Medical Students Lead Cancer Awareness Training with El Centro Hispano
Duke medical students led a cancer awareness session with El Centro Hispano as part of the award-winning LIDERES project, promoting early detection and community health education.
Announcing Dr. Dennis Frank-Ito as Director of the Clinical Research Unit
Dr. Dennis Frank-Ito has been appointed as the Director of the Clinical Research Unit (CRU), effective May 12, 2025. His leadership will enhance the CRU's mission in clinical research and support its alignment with the academic goals of the School of Medicine and the HNS&CS department.
Inspiring Future Scientists: Dr. Cannon's Visit to Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School
Dr. Cannon spoke at Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School, sharing her career path and discussing science and healthcare opportunities with students, inspiring the next generation of scientists and healthcare professionals.