"We're seeing an explosion of patients asking, 'What can you do for this extra skin?'" A new Duke study examines the new realities of body contouring in the GLP-1 era. #AcademicSky #MedSky https://medschool.duke.edu/news/age-glp-1s-plastic-surgeons-face-new-reality

What is an “inflammatory hangover”? At Duke University School of Medicine, researchers are studying how repeated stress may affect brain health and aging. https://medschool.duke.edu/news/inflammatory-hangover-and-aging-brain #AcademicSky #MedSky

Today the DCRI officially marks our 30th birthday. 🎂Three decades of shaping clinical research, and we're just getting started. Here's to 30 years and beyond. Explore our history and more photos: dcri.org/about/30-yea...

New weight-loss drugs are delivering strong results. Researchers at Duke University School of Medicine are studying why responses vary and how to improve outcomes. https://medschool.duke.edu/news/inside-glp-1-revolution?utm_campaign=SoMnews&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

Anna Lehmann, PhD candidate working in the Heitman Lab, found Aspergillus fumigatus can briefly duplicate chromosomes to survive antifungal treatment, then revert without a trace. https://medschool.duke.edu/news/phd-candidate-discovers-hidden-way-fungal-pathogen-may-resist-treatment

Beth A. Sullivan, PhD, has been appointed vice dean for basic and preclinical science at Duke University School of Medicine, effective July 1, 2026. https://medschool.duke.edu/news/sullivan-lead-basic-and-preclinical-science-duke-school-medicine

ICYMI: Duke study identifies MESH1 as a central mediator of cancer-associated muscle loss through its role in CoA degradation. #AcademicSky #MedSky https://medschool.duke.edu/news/hidden-enzyme-may-explain-muscle-loss-tied-cancer-treatment

Nishant Shah MD is focused on a major gap in heart disease prevention. A study of nearly 2M patients found fewer than half with high cholesterol are on treatment. #AcademicSky #MedSky https://medschool.duke.edu/stories/closing-cholesterol-gap

A routine eye scan used in the NICU may help predict developmental delays in very preterm infants, according to new Duke Health research in @jamaophthalmology.bsky.social. The retina may offer a non-invasive “window into the brain”, helping identify risk earlier. More: https://duke.is/c/rw6a

Aging is a lifelong process — and one we may be able to influence. Duke University School of Medicine researchers are studying the biology of aging to help extend healthspan. https://medschool.duke.edu/stories/longevity-unlocked-science-healthy-aging

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...

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: https://medschool.duke.edu/news/surprising-hormone-behind-next-generation-weight-loss-drugs

A new Nature study from Duke reveals that GPCRs signal through liquid-like protein clusters formed by β‑arrestins—an unexpected mechanism with implications for drug development. #MedSky #AcademicSky https://medschool.duke.edu/news/new-study-reveals-droplet-mechanism-behind-key-drug-targets

Duke University School of Medicine research identifies a rapid pathway, the “neurobiotic sense,” with implications for behavior and aging. #AcademicSky #MedSky https://medschool.duke.edu/news/wisdom-gut?utm_campaign=SoMnews&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

Duke University School of Medicine scientists are studying how to restore cartilage and move beyond symptom management for osteoarthritis. https://medschool.duke.edu/news/making-joints-young-again?utm_campaign=SoMnews&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky #AcademicSky #MedSky

From Duke medical student to North Carolina’s chief psychiatrist, Carrie Brown, MD'04, HS'04–'08, MPH, is helping expand behavioral health care statewide while shaping policy and access. https://medschool.duke.edu/news/carrie-brown-finds-perfect-fit-north-carolinas-chief-psychiatrist

We’re grateful to see Durham formally recognize May 20 as #ClinicalTrialsDay — highlighting the importance of clinical research and the people who make it possible. Thank you to the patients, researchers, and teams advancing better care worldwide. #ClinicalResearch #ResearchMatters

Where does learning take hold in the brain? Duke researchers identified a single synapse in the basal ganglia that shapes how songbirds learn and refine complex behaviors. https://medschool.duke.edu/news/how-songbirds-learn-sing-one-brain-connection-time #AcademicSky #MedSky

Duke University School of Medicine researchers built a biological “wire” to reprogram brain circuits. In mice, the approach increased resilience to acute stress. https://medschool.duke.edu/news/study-unveils-precise-way-rewire-brain-circuits-boost-resilience-stress @dukepsychiatry.bsky.social

See more about mental health warning signs, precautions, & assistance available for those facing crisis beginning w/ calling 9-8-8, from Sarah Wilson w/ Duke School of Medicine and Durham Veterans Affairs. https://www.wral.com/22357287/ @dukemedschool.bsky.social | @dukepsychiatry.bsky.social

Jen-Tsan Chi, PhD, and team at Duke find that ascites may help ovarian cancer cells survive and spread by blocking ferroptosis. A cholesterol drug may help disrupt this protection under certain conditions. https://medschool.duke.edu/news/common-cholesterol-drug-may-weaken-ovarian-cancer-defenses

Chronic abdominal pain affects 10–15% of kids and is a leading cause of school absence. Duke Psychiatry's Dr. Nancy Zucker led a study comparing 2 interventions—one that encourages curiosity re: symptoms and one that helps distract from them. Their findings ⤵️ https://ow.ly/ZNNh50YXyiN

From extreme heat to community resilience, Duke’s latest Climate and Health Big Idea Grants support collaborative research addressing climate-driven health challenges. medschool.duke.edu/news/heat-wa...

The power of NC Children's. PCORI just awarded $12.9 million to team up with UNC to improve care for autistic children with constipation, who experience the condition at three times the rate of other kids. More: https://duke.is/p/yqpw @dcrinews.bsky.social | @dukemedschool.bsky.social | #autism

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: https://duke.is/c/xc3p @dukehealth.bsky.social

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: https://medschool.duke.edu/news/study-reveals-brain-work-behind-every-bite

Lee Zou, PhD, and Yunhao Song, PhD report new findings from Duke University School of Medicine on why ATR inhibitors work in some ATM‑mutant cancers but not others. #MedSky #AcademicSky https://medschool.duke.edu/news/study-suggests-how-predict-which-cancer-patients-will-benefit-atr-inhibitors

A Duke study shows AI models may identify a child’s risk of developing #ADHD years before a typical diagnosis, potentially allowing support to start earlier. duke.is/b/vtrg @dukemedschool.bsky.social

Researchers have identified MESH1, an enzyme that helps explain why many people with cancer lose muscle during treatment. https://medschool.duke.edu/news/hidden-enzyme-may-explain-muscle-loss-tied-cancer-treatment-and-aging #AcademicSky #MedSky

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 https://medschool.duke.edu/news/catching-fungal-enzyme-open-business

For families living with alternating hemiplegia of childhood, the hardest years often come early. A new Duke study traces the disorder’s course and brings long‑sought clarity to what lies ahead. 🔗 Read more: https://medschool.duke.edu/stories/rare-childhood-disease-finally-mapped #MedSky

Ashley Williams, an MD‑PhD student at Duke University School of Medicine, is studying how the heart could regenerate instead of scar after injury. Her work earned an American Heart Association predoctoral fellowship. Read more ⤵️ https://medschool.duke.edu/news/student-led-push-rethink-heart-healing

We had a blast on Saturday evening under the stars at Jodie's Prom, an annual event at Duke Children’s Hospital for Duke pediatric patients with a chronic health condition. Shout-out to Duke Psychiatry’s ATLAS team, Duke Children’s, sponsors, and volunteers for creating a cosmic experience!

Dwight Koeberl, MD, PhD, has helped lead decades of progress on Pompe disease through research and clinical trials at Duke University School of Medicine. #AcademicSky #MedSky ⤵️ Read more: https://medschool.duke.edu/news/pioneering-next-generation-genetic-therapies

What if the key to healthier aging lies in immune memory, exercise, and how neurons clean house? Young minds from Duke are advancing the science of aging from multiple angles. #AcademicSky #MedSky https://medschool.duke.edu/stories/young-minds-tackling-old-questions

How do brain circuits refine themselves after birth? New research from Duke University School of Medicine uncovers a key role for astrocytes and microglia. #AcademicSky #MedSky https://medschool.duke.edu/news/how-build-brain?utm_campaign=SoMnews&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

Researchers at Duke University School of Medicine identified MESH1 as the enzyme that controls PAPS levels and cellular sulfation, filling a long‑standing gap in the field. https://medschool.duke.edu/news/duke-researchers-discover-cellular-release-valve-could-strengthen-bones-and-cartilage

Duke trainees are asking big questions about aging — from the brain’s immune memory to how movement keeps cells resilient. 🔗: https://medschool.duke.edu/stories/young-minds-tackling-old-questions?utm_campaign=SoMmagnify&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky Photos: Eamon Queeney

New study from Duke examines a produce prescription program for patients with type 2 diabetes. While clinical outcomes didn’t change, findings offer key guidance for future programs. https://medschool.duke.edu/news/duke-study-offers-new-clues-designing-better-produce-prescription-programs

Imagine activating the body’s natural process to heal damage from #osteoarthritis. Read about a Duke Health-led effort’s major milestone bringing the approach toward first-in-human clinical trials: duke.is/r/sfnz @dukemedschool.bsky.social | @bostonchildrens.bsky.social | @harvardmed.bsky.social

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. https://medschool.duke.edu/news/experimental-drug-shows-promise-reducing-delirium-after-surgery #MedSky

#DukeMed researchers, led by Priya Kishnani, MD, report that GFAP may help track central nervous system involvement in Pompe disease as patients live longer. 🔗: https://medschool.duke.edu/news/new-biomarker-could-guide-future-brain-targeted-therapies-pompe-disease #MedSky #AcademicSky

A @dcrinews.bsky.social - coordinated study published in the Lancet March 19th suggests additional methods are needed to prevent painful, recurring kidney stones. More: duke.is/m/j3af @dukemedschool.bsky.social | @dukekidney.bsky.social | @thelancet.com | #kidneystones

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: https://medschool.duke.edu/news/locking-viruses-out-new-approach-infection-prevention #AcademicSky #MedSky

The heart loves ketones but doesn’t always get enough of them. New clinical trials explore whether ketone drinks could support heart function in people with heart failure. 🔗 Read more: https://medschool.duke.edu/stories/fueling-better-outcomes-heart-failure #AcademicSky #MedSky

Duke University has awarded distinguished professorships to 38 faculty across the university, including 22 faculty in the School of Medicine. 🔗 View the full list: https://medschool.duke.edu/news/meet-school-medicines-2026-distinguished-professors

Scientists at Duke University School of Medicine think they’ve found a genetic switch that helped build the human brain. #AcademicSky #MedSky https://medschool.duke.edu/news/tiny-dna-switch-may-explain-why-human-brains-grew-so-big?utm_campaign=SoMnews&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

A chance at recovery: See how a 30‑year‑old man’s decision to join a Duke clinical trial using immunotherapy first instead of chemotherapy to treat advanced colon cancer is delivering groundbreaking results for him and his family. https://duke.is/8/8x68 @dukemedschool.bsky.social | #beatcancer

Mistakes don’t automatically make us better. New research from Duke University School of Medicine shows the brain learns only when a specific circuit briefly releases the brakes for change. https://medschool.duke.edu/news/hidden-circuit-helps-brain-learn-mistakes #AcademicSky #MedSky