Duke Heart Pulse — August 25, 2024
Chief’s message: Pipelines and the Next Generation of CV Leaders
Increasingly in medicine, especially academic medicine, there is an urgent need to keep and attract the best and brightest minds. This is likely in all professional fields, but in a field where people spend so much of their time training to become some of the most qualified, experienced professionals, the ability to have these individuals meaningful impact our future will be critical for our continued success. In fact, as health systems and universities, like all organizations, work through the ups and downs of changing economies and healthcare finances, finding ways to support and engage people in the clinical and academic mission as lifelong careers will be our highest priority. We are blessed in Duke Heart in that we have many such leaders in our faculty and leadership the help exemplify our goals for patient care, discovery, and training. We will be working to highlight our cross cutting programs, see the Sonography School Graduation and CVRC summer research programs for future scientists in this weeks edition, along with the fellows and faculty that continue to strive and accomplish our mission. We appreciate all of you who support our faculty and trainees.
In the upcoming weeks we will have some busy times and important updates. This next weekend will have the European Society of Cardiology meeting with several cardiovascular presentations by our faculty, and the following week we will have the AHA Triangle Heart Walk. We will spend the upcoming weeks providing updates on these events and time highlighting all the new faculty joining our team.
Highlights of the week:
Regan Secures NHLBI K38 Award to Study CHIP
Congratulations to Duke cardiology fellow Jessica Regan! We learned this week that she has been awarded a K38 award from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute to study clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential (CHIP) in cardiovascular disease.
CHIP is the age-related presence of expanded somatic clones in hematopoietic stem cells and represents a hyperinflammatory state associated with cardiovascular disease. Regan plans to test CHIP and cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) associations in samples from the STRRIDE and HF-ACTION cohorts.
“We hope to determine if CHIP is associated with impaired CRF, a marker of poor CV outcomes and if CHIP can predict heterogeneity in response to exercise training,” Regan says. “Additionally, we will test associations of CHIP and targeted metabolomics data to determine if dysregulated metabolism mediates the relationship between CHIP and impaired CRF.”
Regan hopes this work will identify CHIP as a novel risk marker for impaired CRF and that they will uncover dysregulated metabolic pathways that may give insight into future therapeutic targets for patients with CHIP.
More broadly, she says, “I hope to treat patients with CHIP and cardiometabolic disease and discover ways to improve cardiovascular outcomes.”
Regan became interested in the role of genetics in cardiovascular disease (CVD) as a sophomore undergraduate student at the University of Arizona while studying sarcomeric mutations in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). As a medical student, she learned more about the role of inflammation in CVD. As an internal medicine resident in 2018, learning about the intersection of CHIP, inflammation and CVD piqued her interest in this space and, she says, felt like a perfect intersection with her prior work.
The two-year award for Regan’s project, Age-Related Clonal Hematopoiesis of Indeterminate Potential (CHIP) in Exercise Responsiveness will begin Sept. 1.
Congratulations, Jessica!
Cardiac Sonography Graduation Held this weekend
Four years ago in the midst of COVID-19, we had Anita Kelsey and Richie Palma start the cardiac sonographer school after lots of work and support from the SOM and Health system to get this program going. This Saturday we held the annual graduation that helps train and provide world-class cardiac sonographers for our health system and many others around the country. Joe Kisslo provided some words on lifelong learning, and we had awards for the best instructors along with national awards and recognitions for our graduates. In the upcoming week we will highlight some of these individuals – but wanted to ensure we shared some of the photos from this weekends event.
Shah to Kick Off ‘Before They Were Stars’ Forum
Svati Shah, MD, MHS, Ursula Geller Distinguished Professor of Research in Cardiovascular Diseases, will be the featured speaker on Sept. 6 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. as the Department of Medicine kicks off their ‘Before they were Stars’ series for 2024-2025.
Shah will share her story as a world-renowned researcher, educator, and clinician. The series is open to all DOM faculty and trainees. Light food and refreshments will be served. RSVP to Pamela Williams, senior program coordinator, by August 30.
Noon Conference Hits a High Note with Dr. Kate Lee’s Music Therapy Performance
When Senior Resident Kate E. Lee, MD, MS, picked up a flute for the first time in third grade, she never imagined that one day as a physician she would use it as a therapeutic tool to soothe critically ill ICU patients waiting for heart transplants.
In her recent Senior Associate Resident (SAR) Noon Conference presentation, “Music for Healing,” Dr. Lee’s out-of-the-box topic resonated with all those in attendance—along with each bright note she coaxed from her flute.
“I play music but I don’t think music therapy research is something that comes up often in our rounds in the hospital,” said Dr. Lee, her nimble fingers dancing over the keys in a blur as she warmed up to perform. “The hospital can be a very difficult place, stark and sterile, but when you are able to bring a little piece of your outside life and share that with patients and staff, it makes for a very unique, whimsical bonding experience. I’ve had some of my best patient-doctor interactions from that.”
This story was published last week on the Dept. of Medicine website. To read this story in its entirety, click here.
Empowering Future Scientists: CVRC Summer Programs Foster Research and Confidence
The following undergraduate perspective article was written by Duke Heart/CVRC summer intern, Charity Smith, who was participating in the Science Communicators of North Carolina (SCONC) Summer Internship Program.
On May 20th, 2024, twelve students entered the doors of Duke’s Cardiovascular Research Center (CVRC) open to exploring cardiovascular research through the lens of a physician-scientist. Students got the unique opportunity to see how research that can ultimately affect patients starts in the laboratories of Duke’s physician-scientists. It puts everything within perspective being able to see how research begins its journey toward the patients you hope to treat.
“Duke is an incredible place… there’s not another group where you can walk around and there’s two dozen labs all in the same building that share equipment, and most of them are run by physician-scientists who see patients. That is special, and it means better science for us — science that can reach the bedside,” says Andrew Landstrom, MD, PhD, a pediatric cardiologist and a principle investigator with the CVRC who worked with undergraduates this summer.
This motivation and experience are seen throughout their astounding projects that were cultivated from mentorship and diligence. After they each presented their research to the CVRC faculty and staff, undergraduates left feeling supported, career-driven, and proud of their independent research work.
Duke Cardiovascular Research Center offers two summer internship programs for undergraduate students over the course of ten weeks: the Cardiovascular Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE) and the Supporting Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE).
CURE Program
The Cardiovascular Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE) is an Edna and Fred L. Mandel Jr. Foundation-funded program for Duke undergraduate students who want to further enrich their knowledge and skill set at the CVRC. The program is only for Duke undergraduate students who want to focus on their independent research with their CVRC primary faculty member. The goal is to foster an environment where students can hone in on their unique research projects, network, and be with peers along the same pathway. At the end of the program, students present their work to the CVRC faculty and staff.
SURE Program
The Supporting Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) is an American Heart Association (AHA) funded program for undergraduate students from underrepresented communities pursuing cardiovascular research. Each intern will be assigned a CVRC primary faculty member based on their research interests. Throughout the program, there are multiple enrichment and networking events that allow the students to gain access to the CVRC mentorship, and expertise from various physician-scientists, and connect with peers. At the end of the program, students present their work to the CVRC faculty and staff and at a virtual AHA symposium for SURE students at multiple institutions across the nation.
Why do Summer Research at the CVRC?
The CVRC is unique due to the center’s leading physician-scientists who are more than willing to provide mentorship to the next generation. Sudarshan Rajagopal, MD, PhD, associate professor of medicine in cardiology and co-director of the Duke Pulmonary Vascular Disease Center remarked on his time as a mentor and director of the SURE program:
“It’s important to provide guidance to folks into different career options. There’s almost too much information now. It’s saturated with the internet and social media. At the end of the day, what really needs to guide people is their experience and their personal experience in a particular area. That’s what our goal is here — to provide undergraduate students with that experience to see what it looks like to work in a lab.”
“It’s great when someone has this experience and they realize they want to have a career in medicine or research, Rajagopal adds. “It’s also good when someone goes through this experience and says, ‘This isn’t for me,’ because regardless, it will help them on their path.”
Students, in turn, benefitted from the expertise of the CVRC faculty mentors. This year’s participants say they found the internship to be enriching, helping them bridge the gap between the classroom and research through developing their own research projects, along with recognizing and coping with their imposter syndrome. In an interview, Jor’Dan Whitt, a rising junior at North Carolina Agriculture & Technical State University (NC A&T) a part of the SURE program, mentioned her feelings of overcoming imposter syndrome for the first time:
“To be honest, I didn’t know what imposter syndrome was until recently…. NC A&T had these speakers that came in that talked about imposter syndrome… I’ve never been in certain spaces before to feel that way, and when I came into the internship, I definitely felt that way. I felt like I didn’t deserve to be here, and I’m in a space where people were so much more educated than me. I have had moments like yesterday where people were like, ‘Wow you’ve really taught me something new.’ It’s like, oh I belong here.”
These summer programs not only help students develop research skills but allow them to be more confident in who they are in spaces where their brilliant minds can be explored.
Additional cardiology faculty members involved with the CVRC summer undergraduate programs are Chris Holley, MD, PhD, and Svati Shah, MD, MHS.
For more information about the SURE or CURE program, visit the Duke Cardiovascular Research Center Website under Cardiovascular Undergraduate Research Experience. For any additional questions or comments, please contact CVRC executive director Maria Rapoza, PhD or Cheryl Woodard, program coordinator for the CVRC.
Updated: Heart Walk 2024 – Less Than a Month Away!
The Triangle chapter of the American Heart Association is currently accepting registrations for volunteers who would like to help out at the Walk – if you or anyone you know is interested please check out the online form located here. Duke volunteers who register using their Duke email address can be stationed at the Kids Zone, which Duke Heart is proudly sponsoring this year.
Additionally, Walker recruitment and fundraising are still underway. We are just a few weeks out from the event! The 2024 Triangle Heart Walk is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 8 at PNC Arena. Please consider joining us – it is not too late!
Earlier start time! Please note the Walk will take place earlier this year – we’re kicking things off at 9 a.m. when all festivities will open to teams and other supporters. The walk itself will take place at 10:30 a.m.
Join Manesh Patel’s team: Duke Heart and Sole or start your own team under “Duke Heart & Vascular”. We want to have a huge team representing Duke Heart this year to celebrate not only the AHA’s Centennial but Duke University’s 100th birthday. Please join us!
To sign up as a Coach, click the button above and on the AHA site, choose the red “Create a Team” button. Walkers can also sign up and join teams on the same site by clicking the red “Join a Team” button.
Let’s come together to make this our best year yet and demonstrate our unwavering dedication to cardiovascular health. Together, we can make a significant impact and pave the way for a healthier future.
The 2024 Heart Walk will be a terrific event and a wonderful way to support our cardiovascular patients. Thanks to all who are participating!
New to NC? Register to Vote!
Are you new to North Carolina, or have you moved to the Triangle area from elsewhere in the state? Don’t forget to register to vote!
Find all the information you need about registering to vote and voting in upcoming elections at these websites:
- North Carolina State Board of Elections
- Durham County Board of Elections
- Orange County Board of Elections
- Wake County Board of Elections
Thank you!
DUHS Leadership Announcement
Kelly Sullivan, DNP, RN, NE-BC has been named Vice President of Nursing and Patient Care Services, Ambulatory for Duke University Health System. Kelly brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of leadership in nursing and healthcare management. In this role, Kelly will report to Terry McDonnell, DNP, RN, ACNP-BC, Chief Nursing Executive and Senior Vice President of Patient Care Services for DUHS.
Kelly has been an integral part of Duke Primary Care since 2014, where she has held various leadership roles, including Associate Chief Nursing Officer and Director of Nursing and Patient Care Services. Her dedication to improving healthcare delivery and processes, coupled with her dynamic leadership skills, has significantly contributed to DPC operations.
In her new role, Kelly will be working to continue improving our ability to serve the growing communities across the ambulatory platform, including DHIP, DPC, and Hospital-Based Clinics. She will work in partnership with medical leadership, operations, and human resources to develop the patient care services staff of the future and system standards that meet the unique needs of Ambulatory Care. This work supports our vision and strategic plan to better align across the health system to meet the needs of our people — excellent physicians, APPs, clinical staff, and team members — in the ever-growing and increasingly complex and diverse ambulatory environment. This role will help us continue to improve access for the communities we serve and to grow Duke Health as the preferred place to receive care in our region.
2024 Flu Campaign
The 2024 Duke Flu Campaign launches on Thursday, Sept. 19. Deadline for immunization compliance: October 29 at 10 a.m.
- DUHS Flu Ordering Survey Link (peer to peer)
- Access to OESO Vaccination Report: cachafeiro@duke.edu
- Questions? StopTheFlu@duke.edu
2024 Annual Stead Tread 5K
Join the Duke Department of Medicine Internal Medicine Residency Program on Saturday, September 21 at 9 a.m. for the annual Stead Tread 5K Run/Walk, held at Solite Park, 4704 Fayetteville Rd, Durham. All proceeds will benefit the Lincoln Community Health Center, a federally qualified health center dedicated to meeting the healthcare needs of medically underserved patients in Durham.
The event draws 300+ participants annually and is named in honor of former Dept. of Medicine Chairman Dr. Eugene Stead (1947-1967), and his legacy of community service and contributions to the Duke and Durham communities.
It’s A Family Affair!
The event is open to the entire family! Pets and strollers are welcome on the course. There are options to participate with or without official chip timing.
Entry Fees
For participants 13 and older, registration is $35 per person. For Lincoln patients and children 12 years and younger, registration is free.
Deadlines
Sign up by Friday, September 1 and you are guaranteed to receive a t-shirt. After September 1, t-shirt size and availability are not guaranteed.
Bragging Rights?
Of course! Only chip-timed participants will be eligible for awards including top 3 overall, fastest Duke Internal Medicine resident, fastest faculty, fastest stroller, fastest pet, and so many more.
Recognition will also be given to the Medicine Division or non-Medicine Department with the most participants. Anyone ready to take the trophy from Dermatology?
Register and/or Donate
Visit steadtread.org to register. Can’t join us on September 21? Stead Tread also accepts individual and corporate donations of any amount (steadtread.org/donate). Contributions of $90 or greater are recognized on our website and at the event.
Questions?
For questions or additional information, contact Caroline Sloan, MD, assistant professor, Division of General Internal Medicine.
Upcoming Events & Opportunities
Cardiology Grand Rounds
Our regular CGR season has ended. We will resume after Labor Day. All Duke Cardiology Grand Rounds recordings are housed on Warpwire. To access recordings please visit:
NET ID and password are required. Enjoy!
CD Fellows Core Curriculum Conference
Aug. 28: Post Arrest Care with Rob Harrison. Noon, 2W96.
Aug. 30: Fellows Forum with Paula Rambarat. Noon, via Zoom.
Sept. 4: NO CONFERENCE. Interview Day.
Sept. 6: Hemorrhagic Shock Management with Nazish Hashmi. Noon, via Zoom.
Catalyzing Climate Connections: Researcher Forum
Date: Thursday, October 10, 2024
Time: 3:30-6:30 p.m.
Venue: Great Hall, Mary Duke Biddle Trent Semans Center for Health Education
Please register soon. Questions? Contact Blake Tedder.
The Office of Climate & Sustainability and the Climate Commitment Advisory Council invites the Duke research community to mark calendars for the Catalyzing Climate Connections Researcher Forum, a dynamic three-hour event designed to spark creativity and collaboration among Duke’s climate researchers and those interested in linking their research into the climate space. This forum will feature moderated panel conversations that explore broad climate research themes from multiple disciplinary perspectives.
Attendees will also participate in engaging table conversations, offering the opportunity for deeper discussions and networking. With refreshments provided, there will be ample time for informal interactions and idea exchanges.
Who Should Attend:
- Faculty, postdocs, and graduate students from all university schools and units
- Researchers and staff interested in expanding their research into the climate space.
Goals of the Event:
- Foster relationships and connectivity among Duke researchers.
- Inspire fresh ideas and creativity in addressing climate change.
- Spark new lines of research by emphasizing idea generation over specific expertise.
- Facilitate connections between climate and health researchers.
Why Attend?
This forum is a unique opportunity to build connections, inspire new lines of research, and effectively address the challenges of climate change. Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of this exciting event!
New Faculty Orientation
October 22 & 23: 2024 School of Medicine Academic New Faculty Orientation, Trent Semans Center. Registration is required. Questions? Contact the SOM Office for Faculty at facdev@dm.duke.edu.
All faculty hired in the past three years are welcome to attend. While content specifically targets newer faculty, many topics are applicable to all faculty regardless of career stage.
Duke Heart Fall 2024 CME Courses
The following symposia will be held this fall:
October 12: Duke Cardiac Imaging Symposium at Trent Semans Center, 7:55 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Course directors are Drs. Sreekanth Vemulapalli and Anita Kelsey.
November 1: the 16th Annual NC Research Triangle Pulmonary Hypertension Symposium at Durham Convention Center, 8:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Course directors are Dr. Terry Fortin and Dr. Jimmy Ford (of UNC).
Registration has recently opened for our Nov. 1 event, indicated by the links above. Questions? Contact Christy Darnell.
Have news to share?
If you have news to share with the Pulse readership contact Tracey Koepke, director of communications for Duke Heart & Vascular at tracey.koepke@duke.edu. We would love to hear about your latest accomplishments, professional news, cool happenings, and any events or opportunities that may be of interest to our team. Please call with any questions: 919-681-2868. Feedback on Pulse is welcome and encouraged. Submissions by Noon on Wednesdays will be considered for weekend inclusion.
Duke Heart in the News:
August 19 — Monique Starks
Daily Montanan
Rescue from above: How drones may narrow emergency response times
August 19 — Daniel Edmonston (DCRI)
tctMD
Both SGLT2 and GLP-1 Drugs Help Heart and Kidneys in Type 2 Diabetes
August 20 — Robert Mentz
Cardio Nerds podcast
(Episode 388) Ironing out the Data: Iron Deficiency in Heart Failure with Dr. Robert Mentz
August 20 — Leanna Ross
The Financial Express (India)
What to do with excess belly fat?
August 21 — Jennifer Rymer and Manasi Tannu
JAMA Surgery
Quality of Life and Clinical Outcomes in Symptomatic Peripheral Artery Disease (Invited Commentary)
August 22 — Manasi Tannu
Medpage Today
Counseling for PAD Walking Issues Might Hold Cardiovascular Benefit
August 23 — Nishant Shah
infobae.com
Por qué es vital comenzar a ejercitarse antes de los 30 años
August 23 — Michael Pencina
STAT News
AI in medicine: A national registry could help increase transparency, experts say
Duke Heart Pulse — August 18, 2024
Duke Heart Pulse – August 18, 2024
Chief’s message: Summer coming to a close as the new Academic Training Season Starts
As we get into the full swing of the Academic training year – the summer comes to an end with many kids starting school and/or 
college in the next few weeks. This time each year marks the work of ensuring all of our families are supported as they work to transition into the next academic year for their children. Similarly, we continue to support and welcome our new trainees, residents, and fellows. This weekend we had a wonderful event at Dr. Milano’s house where the new residents and fellows in cardiothoracic surgery and their families were welcomed to Duke. It was a nice opportunity to get to know the residents and fellows in a relaxed atmosphere and get to know their 
families that will support them through this last step in training. Betty Tong (pictured) welcomed the trainees and had them share fun facts about themselves – which demonstrated just how talented and diverse our trainees in CT surgery are.
This week we also had our teams continued to innovate with patients including enrolling a patient into Drain HF (evaluating a new possible device for heart failure) – thanks to Marat Fudim. In the next few weeks we will also have a few more advances shared by our CT surgery and Advanced Heart Failure teams for patients awaiting heart transplantation. Additionally, our cardiovascular teams are preparing for the European Cardiovascular Society Meeting at the end of the month. We will have several faculty and fellow presentations we will share after the meeting. This week we also had some important leadership changes in cardiology as we continue to maximize the way we integrate our clinical practice while continuing to discover and deliver the future of cardiovascular science and health. Exciting to see such great people willing to help us continue our tradition of cardiovascular excellence and take these important next steps.
Finally, I want to thank all of our operational teams in the cardiology and the heart center including Mike Blazing our faculty leader at the Arringdon clinic, as they worked to help with the surprise pipe bursting and flooding the clinic on the second floor and some of the first floor. All week we were able to see patients and help move them to locations to be seen. Thanks to all of our faculty and staff to continue to support caring for our patients.
Highlights of the week:
Camille Frazier-Mills MD, MHS named as Vice Chief for Clinical Services in Cardiology
Camille will serve as our Vice Chief for Clinical Services. In this role she will oversee the in-patient and outpatient clinical practice. This will include supporting our section chiefs and procedural & imaging lab spaces and optimizing clinical programs and operations. Camille will also meet regularly with Department of Medicine Vice-Chief group and support the Heart & Vascular Service line when needed around clinical integration and care. Camille brings a wealth of experience and interest in this role having helped set up the syncope clinic, the outpatient monitoring of cardiovascular devices program, directing electrophysiology clinics and aligning their clinical practice with general cardiology clinics.
As noted at the faculty meeting last month, I would personally like to thank Andrew Wang, MD who most recently led our Clinical mission as Vice Chief.
Svati Shah, MD, MHS named as Vice Chief for Research in Cardiology
Svati will serve as the Vice Chief for Research in the Division of Cardiology. She currently also serves as the Associate Dean for
Translational Research and Director of the Precision Genomics Collaboratory and Center for Precision Health. In this new role for the Division, Svati will help enhance support for our investigators, especially junior and mid-career faculty, and work with our leaders across DCRI, CVRC, CRU, CTSI, and Heart Innovation Hub to help develop and implement our research strategy. This work will help bring multi-disciplinary faculty and trainees together around key research initiatives and build infrastructure to support our faculty in competing for transformative research grants.
Anita Kelsey, MD, MBA to serve as Vice Chief for Faculty Affairs and Operations in Cardiology
Anita will serve as Vice Chief for Faculty Affairs and Operations in Cardiology. In this new role for the Division, she will be the leader responsible for comprehensive faculty affairs and division operations of significant impact, with delegated authority from the Division Chief. In this role she will establish and support an inclusive culture of excellence in the development of our talent and operating performance. Anita will oversee and lead efforts across missions and working with our section chiefs and other division leaders to lead our overall divisional faculty hiring, management and support. Anita will work closely with other Vice Chiefs to ensure overall excellence in Cardiology.
Schuyler Jones, MD named as Director of Invasive Labs across Duke University Health System
Schuyler will serve as the director of our Invasive labs across Duke University Health System. In this role he will collaborate 
with individual site cath lab and EP lab directors across the different health system procedural spaces to develop and support the staff, faculty, and administrative teams to deliver Duke Heart & Vascular care to patients undergoing invasive procedures. As we look to both innovate and deliver on our legacy of high-quality care, he will work with our teams to ensure integration of our missions in our procedural lab spaces. Schuyler will continue to serve as the DUMC cath lab director and will collaborate with our Network Services teams to ensure our procedural spaces and clinicians in Duke Heart affiliated labs are engaged and supported.
Please welcome these individuals in these new roles, and we are excited to have them help Cardiology and our Heart and Vascular Service line continue to excel in the upcoming years.
Invented at Duke to Feature Califf
The 6th Annual Invented at Duke celebration has been scheduled for Nov. 20, 2024, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at Duke’s Penn Pavilion. The featured speaker will be none other than Duke cardiology-trained U.S. FDA Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf. The event will showcase groundbreaking inventions and provide networking opportunities with the entrepreneurial community at Duke and beyond – all with an added “Centennial flair” (HBD, Duke U!).
Invented at Duke is a yearly celebration of the incredible inventors and innovations of the Duke community. It’s organized by the Duke Office for Translation & Commercialization. Registration is free, but required.
Come learn more about our innovation ecosystem and hear an informative presentation by Dr. Califf.
Thanks to all of you that expressed interest and met with our team for the leadership positions discussed at the recent faculty meeting. In an effort to continue to improve the effectiveness of our Division and Service Line, we have worked to strengthen and enhance our organizational structure. This evolution will support the next phase of growth in Cardiology across all missions. As we have witnessed in our faculty celebrations & visiting lectures, Duke Cardiology has a tremendous legacy of innovation, excellence, and teamwork. I am excited about the future of Heart & Vascular discovery and delivery at Duke, advancing into new frontiers and ensuring equitable care in all places we are privileged to care for patients and their families.
Great Catch, Morin!
Kristin Morin, CNIII, of 7 West was recognized this week with a Great Catch award. Morin noticed a medication ordered for her patient was not in the Alaris Infusion Pump Guardrails library, a safety mechanism to support safe medication delivery. As a result, she had to pursue a workaround to administer the drug as ordered by using the basic infusion setting on the infusion pump. This increased the potential for error or harm if settings were manually entered incorrectly. After careful review and ensuring accuracy, Kristin escalated this safety concern via SRS to help prevent potential future mistakes and/or harm to patients due to incorrect infusion settings for this medication. As a result of this SRS report, the Pharmacy will adjust Alaris pump guardrails to better support future administration of this medication.
Way to go, Kristin!
Shout-out to the Cardiology Team at Arrington
You never know what surprises a Monday morning may hold. 
Last weekend, a water pipe burst on the second floor of the cardiology clinic at Arringdon, flooding the second and much of the first floor. The cardiology team jumped into action early Monday morning converting in-person appointments to telehealth visits, and moving patients to other clinics in the area. Clinic staff helped direct patients to their appointments and kept operations moving smoothly. Our providers were adaptable to the unexpected change and flexible to meet the needs of our patients. Special recognition to our scheduling team for their hard work in contacting hundreds of patients!
Construction crews worked around the clock all week to repair damaged drywall with hopes of the clinic being operational again this coming week.
Your efforts truly exemplify the excellence of our Duke Cardiology team. Outstanding teamwork, everyone!
Softball Tourney Next Weekend
The annual Duke Hitting with Heart Softball Tournament takes place next Saturday, August 24, at Valley Springs Park in Durham. The games begin at 8 a.m. and will be played across all three of the Valley Springs softball fields. The park is located at 3805 Valley Springs Road.
Which teams are vying for a title? 7 West (Team A); 7 West (Team B); Duke Birthing Center; Unit 3100 (Team A); Unit 3100 (Team B); 6 East; DRAH Sleep Lab; DRAH; PRT/BRT; Vascular IR, Duke Hospital Medicine; Duke Engineering & Operations, and Unit 6300! Our 13 teams are set and ready to compete. Spectators are welcome and encouraged to cheer them on!
Our event organizers have arranged for Ta Contento, Smash Masters, and Kona Ice to be at the tournament to sell refreshments to all our fans, so bring your appetite, your enthusiasm, and some cash!
Yes, you can also bring your pup — dogs are permitted. Restrooms and picnic areas are available.
A portion of the proceeds will go to support overall Duke fundraising for the 2024 Triangle Heart Walk. Go Duke!
Updated: Heart Walk 2024 – Less Than a Month Away
The Triangle chapter of the American Heart Association is accepting registrations for volunteers who would like to help out at the Walk – if you or anyone you know is interested please check out the online form located here. Duke volunteers who register using their Duke email address can be stationed at the Kids Zone, which Duke Heart is proudly sponsoring this year. 
Additionally, Walker recruitment and fundraising are still underway. We are just a few weeks out from the event! The 2024 Triangle Heart Walk is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 8 at PNC Arena. Please consider joining us – it is not too late!
Earlier start time! Please note the Walk will take place earlier this year – we’re kicking things off at 9 a.m. when all festivities will open to teams and other supporters. The walk itself will take place at 10:30 a.m.
Join Manesh Patel’s team: Duke Heart and Sole or start your own team under “Duke Heart & Vascular”. We want to have a huge team representing Duke Heart this year to celebrate not only the AHA’s Centennial but Duke University’s 100th birthday. Please join us!
To sign up as a Coach, click the button above and on the AHA site, choose the red “Create a Team” button. Walkers can also sign up and join teams on the same site by clicking the red “Join a Team” button.
Let’s come together to make this our best year yet and demonstrate our unwavering dedication to cardiovascular health. Together, we can make a significant impact and pave the way for a healthier future.
The 2024 Heart Walk will be a terrific event and a wonderful way to support our cardiovascular patients. Thanks to all who are participating!
New to NC? Register to Vote!
Are you new to North Carolina, or have you moved to the Triangle area from elsewhere in the state? Don’t forget to register to vote!
Find all the information you need about registering to vote and voting in upcoming elections at these websites:
- North Carolina State Board of Elections
- Durham County Board of Elections
- Orange County Board of Elections
- Wake County Board of Elections
Thank you!
Registration is Open for 2024 PH Symposium
The online registration page is now available for the 16th Annual NC Research Triangle Pulmonary Hypertension Symposium being held on Nov. 1, 2024, at the Durham Convention Center from 8:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Course directors are cardiologist Dr. Terry Fortin of Duke and pulmonologist Dr. Jimmy Ford of UNC. To learn more and register, please visit: PH Symposium.
Did you know? Duke Explore App
Interested in the history of Duke? There’s an app for that! A new little gem is now available for history buffs, Duke alums, fans of Durham, and anyone who enjoys a good
self-guided walking tour.
In celebration of Duke’s Centennial, a new Campus History Tour section launched this week in the Duke Explore app. To read all about the newest tour, check out the Duke Today story here.
Oh wait, you didn’t know about the Duke Explore app?! Neither did we! The Duke Explore app offers several guided tours, including one for employees new to DUHS — pretty handy! Duke Explore is free and available in the App Store.
2024 Flu Campaign
The 2024 Duke Flu Campaign launches on Thursday, Sept. 19.
Deadline for immunization compliance: October 29 at 10 a.m.
- DUHS Flu Ordering Survey Link (peer to peer)
- Access to OESO Vaccination Report: cachafeiro@duke.edu
- Questions? StopTheFlu@duke.edu
Upcoming Events & Opportunities
Cardiology Grand Rounds
Our regular Cardiology Grand Rounds season has ended. We will resume after Labor Day. All Duke CGR recordings are housed on Warpwire. To access recordings please visit:
NET ID and password are required. Enjoy!
CD Fellows Core Curriculum Conference
Aug. 21: Diagnostic Coronary Angiogram with Andrew Wang. Noon, 2W96.
Aug. 23: Topic TBD with TBD. Noon, via Zoom.
Aug. 28: Post Arrest Care with Rob Harrison. Noon, 2W96.
Aug. 30: Fellows Forum with Paula Rambarat. Noon, via Zoom.
New Faculty Orientation
October 22 & 23: 2024 School of Medicine Academic New Faculty Orientation, Trent Semans Center. Registration is required. Questions? Contact the SOM Office for Faculty at facdev@dm.duke.edu.
Schedule:
Oct. 22, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.: All pathways
Oct. 23 — 8 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.: Clinician/clinical researcher pathway
— 9:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.: Basic scientist in clinical department pathway, and Basic scientist in a basic science department pathway
Breakfast and lunch are provided on each day.
At registration, you will be prompted to select the pathway that best describes your faculty role. These pathways are suggestions to take the guesswork out of registration and ensure the content you receive is tailored toward how you spend your time. See a session that is outside your pathway but feels relevant? E-mail facdev@dm.duke.edu and they will provide you with the details.
All faculty hired in the past three years are welcome to attend. While content specifically targets newer faculty, many topics apply to all faculty regardless of career stage.
Duke Heart Fall 2024 CME Courses
The following symposia will be held this fall:
October 12: Duke Cardiac Imaging Symposium at Trent Semans Center, 7:55 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Course directors are Drs. Sreekanth Vemulapalli and Anita Kelsey.
November 1: the 16th Annual NC Research Triangle Pulmonary Hypertension Symposium at Durham Convention Center, 8:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Course directors are Dr. Terry Fortin and Dr. Jimmy Ford (of UNC).
Registration has recently opened for our Nov. 1 event, as indicated by the link above. Questions? Contact Christy Darnell.
Have news to share?
If you have news to share with the Pulse readership contact Tracey Koepke, director of communications for Duke Heart & Vascular at tracey.koepke@duke.edu. We would love to hear about your latest accomplishments, professional news, cool happenings, and any events or opportunities that may interest our team. Please call with any questions: 919-681-2868. Feedback on Pulse is welcome and encouraged. Submissions by Noon on Wednesdays will be considered for weekend inclusion.
Duke Heart in the News:
August 8 — William Kraus
El Comercio (Peru)
El snack que te recomienda consumir un cardiólogo para proteger tu corazón y bajar de peso
August 9 — Duke Health
Becker’s Clinical Leadership
2024 charts multiple 1sts in transplantation
August 12 — Nia Schwann Mitchell (internal medicine)
MSN News/AHA News
New cardiovascular risk tool could guide who needs medication for high blood pressure
August 12 — Daniel Edmonston (nephrology)
Healio
Kidney, CV outcomes similar for SGLT2 inhibition vs. GLP-1s for diabetes
August 14 — Nishant Shah
Time.com
The 1 Heart-Health Habit You Should Start When You’re Young
August 15 — Stephen Greene
tctMD
Only Small Minority of Eligible Patients Prescribed SGLT2 Inhibitors
August 16 — William Kraus
La Opinión A Coruña (Spain)
Los cardiólogos recomienda este fruto seco para proteger el corazón y adelgazar
Duke Heart Pulse — August 11, 2024
Highlights of the week:
Thakkar, Shah Present at IANANC Event
Duke Cardiology fellow Aarti Thakkar, MD, MPH, and cardiologist Nishant Shah, MD were keynote speakers at a community education event sponsored by the North Carolina chapter of the Indian American Nurses Association (IANANC). The event, “Heart Matters,” aimed at raising awareness of cardiovascular risks in South Asian populations was held yesterday, Aug. 10, 2024, at the Lourdes Matha Catholic Church in Apex, NC.
“Being of South Asian ethnicity is a risk enhancer in the current prevention guidelines,” says Shah. “Many South Asians are unaware of how high their cardiovascular risk is and frequently would benefit from preventive therapies early to avoid premature cardiovascular events.” 
Thakkar and Shah spoke about risks specific to South Asian populations and management strategies to optimize cardiovascular risk.
Established in 2010, the IANANC has held numerous community events to help raise awareness of critical healthy habits. Sheela Sajan, a cardiovascular nurse manager with the Durham Veterans Affairs Medical Center, currently serves as local chapter president. Sajan, who works closely with cardiology faculty members at the VAMC, is particularly passionate about promoting community awareness around cardiovascular health issues.
Way to go, Aarti and Nishant! Thanks for supporting our community and for taking the time to spread reliable health information!
Kevin Cox Named to NC Great 100
Congratulations to Kevin Cox! He has been named to the 2024 Great 100 Nurses of North Carolina.
Additional 2024 recipients from Duke include Lorraine Wilson Batts of Duke Regional Hospital; Charmaine Duckie of Duke Primary Care; Amie Koch of Duke University School of Nursing; Carolina Kroninger of Duke University Health System, and Malinda Teague of Duke University School of Nursing.
Recipients will be celebrated at the 2024 Gala scheduled to be held on Sept. 28 at the Hilton Embassy Suites in Concord.
The Great 100 Nurses is a grassroots organization established in 1989 to celebrate nursing excellence in North Carolina and is designed to recognize the importance of RNs in diverse practice settings, positively impact the image of nursing and nursing as a profession, acknowledge 100 NC nurses annually who demonstrate excellence in practice and commitment to their profession and, importantly, to contribute funds for scholarships for RN education in NC.
Recipients are selected for their outstanding professional ability and for the contributions they have made to improving healthcare services in their community. Cox joins a distinguished list of Duke nurses selected for this honor over the years, including Bradi Granger, Myra Ellis, Laura Dickerson, Miranda Flowers, Jill Engel, Laura Blue, Cory Miller, Rex Ruiz, and many others from our cardiovascular teams.
Congratulations, Kevin!
Welcome to Tran!
Please welcome Lillian Tran, MD to Duke Heart & Vascular as of August 1!
Tran is a 1st year fellow (PGY-6) in the Vascular Surgery Fellowship Training Program. She has joined us from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Tran earned her MD at Georgetown University School of Medicine in 2016 and is a 2010 University of California Los Angeles graduate.
Welcome to Duke, Lillian!
Shout-out to the ‘Fantastic Fifty’
A big shout-out to all those who participated in what has been described as a “Hail Mary” late-day case in the OR at Duke Hospital on Thursday.
Surgeon David Harpole, who led the case, described exceptional collaboration among at least 50 people from a variety of cardiovascular specialties and support teams including CT surgery, electrophysiology, nursing, anesthesiology, respiratory therapy, perfusion — all of whom dropped what they had been doing elsewhere to come together and support a difficult patient case, resulting in a good outcome.
Harpole says everyone was amazing and demonstrated incredible teamwork and determination. He says the case underscores just how unique a place Duke is, adding “This couldn’t have happened anywhere else because no one has the expertise available and all the necessities ready to go the way we do.”
We hope to share more about this case in the coming weeks but in the meantime… Dr. Harpole extends his deepest gratitude to all who assisted in the OR. For now, we’ll call this group the ‘Fantastic Fifty’ but names are forthcoming!
Way to go, team!!!
Shout out for Cardiology and CT surgery caring for Acute PE patient:
This week we also had Dr. Imran Aslam work with our CT surgery team and star trainees Drs. Dan Loriaux in cardiology and Andrew Vekstein in CT surgery to care for a sick patient with a massive pulmonary embolism. They were able to deploy ECMO and do suction thrombectomy of large clot in the lung arteries leading to improvement in the patient’s condition (such that ECMO could be decanulated at the end of the case). The CDU with Dr. Nishant Shah helped with TEE and overall all the staff and team worked to help with this complex patient. Kudos to Drs. Aslam, Loriaux, Vekstein, and Shah along with cath and perfusion / ECMO teams to help this patient.
Heart Walk 2024 – Less Than a Month Away!
Walker recruitment and fundraising are still underway as we get ever closer to the 2024 American Heart Association’s Triangle Heart Walk, scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 8. Please consider joining us – it is not too late!
Join Manesh Patel’s team: Duke Heart and Sole or start your own team under “Duke Heart & Vascular”. We want to have a huge team representing Duke Heart this year to celebrate not only the AHA’s Centennial, but Duke University’s 100th birthday. Please join us!
To sign up as a Coach, click the button above and on the AHA site, choose the red “Create a Team” button. Walkers can also sign up and join teams on the same site by clicking the red “Join a Team” button.
Let’s come together to make this our best year yet and demonstrate our unwavering dedication to cardiovascular health. Together, we can make a significant impact and pave the way for a healthier future.
The 2024 Heart Walk will be a terrific event and a wonderful way to support our cardiovascular patients. We’ll be talking about Heart Walk all summer with lots of opportunities to join in the fun. Thank you for your ongoing support!
2024 Flu Campaign
The 2024 Duke Flu Campaign launches on Thursday, Sept. 19. The deadline for immunization compliance is October 29 at 10 a.m.
- DUHS Flu Ordering Survey Link (peer to peer)
- Access to OESO Vaccination Report: cachafeiro@duke.edu
- Questions? StopTheFlu@duke.edu
Upcoming Events & Opportunities
Cardiology Grand Rounds
Our regular CGR season has ended. We will resume after Labor Day. All Duke Cardiology Grand Rounds recordings are housed on Warpwire. To access recordings please visit:
NET ID and password are required. Enjoy!
CD Fellows Core Curriculum Conference
Aug. 14: Dyslipidemia with Nishant Shah. Noon, 2W96.
Aug. 16: EKG Review with Michelle Kelsey. Noon, via Zoom.
Aug. 21: Diagnostic Coronary Angiogram with Andrew Wang. Noon, 2W96.
Aug. 23: Topic TBD with TBD. Noon, via Zoom.
Aug. 28: Post Arrest Care with Rob Harrison. Noon, 2W96.
Aug. 30: Fellows Forum with Paula Rambarat. Noon, via Zoom.
New Faculty Orientation
October 22 & 23: 2024 School of Medicine Academic New Faculty Orientation, Trent Semans Center. Registration is required. Questions? Contact the SOM Office for Faculty at facdev@dm.duke.edu.
Schedule:
Oct. 22, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.: All pathways
Oct. 23 — 8 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.: Clinician/clinical researcher pathway; 9:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.: Basic scientist in clinical department pathway, and Basic scientist in a basic science department pathway
Breakfast and lunch will be provided each day. During registration, you will be prompted to select the pathway that best describes your faculty role. These pathways are suggestions to take the guesswork out of registration and to make sure the content you receive is tailored toward how you spend your time. See a session that is outside your pathway but feels relevant? E-mail facdev@dm.duke.edu and they will provide you with details. All faculty hired in the past three years are welcome to attend. While content specifically targets newer faculty, many topics apply to all faculty regardless of career stage.
Duke Heart Fall 2024 CME Courses
The following symposia will be held this fall:
October 12: Duke Cardiac Imaging Symposium at Trent Semans Center, 7:55 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Course directors are Drs. Sreekanth Vemulapalli and Anita Kelsey.
November 1: the 16th Annual NC Research Triangle Pulmonary Hypertension Symposium at Durham Convention Center, 8:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Course directors are Dr. Terry Fortin and Dr. Jimmy Ford (of UNC).
Registration/landing pages are not yet available but will be shared in Pulse once they are. Questions? Contact Christy Darnell.
Have news to share?
If you have news to share with the Pulse readership contact Tracey Koepke, director of communications for Duke Heart & Vascular at tracey.koepke@duke.edu. We would love to hear about your latest accomplishments, professional news, cool happenings, and any events or opportunities that may be of interest to our team. Please call with any questions: 919-681-2868. Feedback on Pulse is welcome and encouraged. Submissions by Noon on Wednesdays will be considered for weekend inclusion.
Duke Heart in the News:
August 2 — Duke University Hospital
Becker’s Hospital Review
Boston Children’s performs elective partial heart transplant
August 6 — Robert Mentz
Everyday Health
Weight Loss and Diabetes Drug Tirzepatide Slashes Heart Failure Risks
August 6 — Nishant Shah
Cosmopolitan
Beta Blockers Can Calm Your Nerves Before a Big Event—Here’s What You Need to Know
August 7 — Monique Starks
VPM.org/NPR
Rescue from above: How drones may narrow emergency response times
Duke Heart Pulse — August 4, 2024
Chief’s Message: Discovery to Delivery of Health – Duke Heart and Vascular
Over the last year we have spent much of our time highlighting the clinical work and people (faculty, residents, fellows, and staff) that help us deliver world class care to our patients. This is always central to our mission and hopefully will be even more possible in our new aligned clinical structure under the Duke Health Integrated Practice (DHIP). However, often the key differentiator at Academic Medical Centers (AMC’s) is the academic or discovery portion of the work that our faculty and fellows/residents do. Much of this work either directly or indirectly plays a role in fundamentally helping us better understand how to treat and care for cardiovascular disease. Importantly it is also how we determine the areas where our clinical care should evolve to prevent and improve health. Our local and regional communities come to us for access to this care and to understand health, and our global community looks to us to engage and participate to help determine the course for years to come. Over the next several months in addition to updates on our structural changes – we will work to highlight the continued excellence across our group in the research mission. Today’s Pulse starts with some of those recent research awards – and we will ensure we continue to highlight the research work, the grants, presentations, and impact that we are making. We see a future of care that is truly powered by these discoveries put into clinical practice – powered by Duke Heart and Vascular.
Highlights of the week:
$9.4 Million in Funding Awarded to Cardiology Faculty in June
We’re excited to announce a compilation of funding awards received in June 2024 by faculty in the Duke Division of Cardiology. Sponsored research funding, all from the National Institutes of Health, was awarded to:
Adam DeVore received an award (1UG3-HL173571-01) from the National Institutes of Health for a project entitled “1/2 Spironolactone Initiation Registry Randomized Interventional Trial in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction Extension Trial.” Total funding will be $877,758.
Marat Fudim received an award (1R01-HL171305-01) from the National Institutes of Health for a project entitled “Splanchnic Nerve Modulation In Heart Failure (Splanchnic X).” Total funding will be $2,533,785.
Svati Shah received an award (1R01-HL168940-01A1) from the National Institutes of Health for a project entitled “Machine Learning Guided Precision Genetic Testing for Identification of Monogenic Cardiovascular Disorders.” Total funding will be $2,706,567.
Additionally, industry-sponsored funding has been awarded as follows:
Marat Fudim received an award from Tenax Therapeutics, Inc. for a project entitled “A Phase 3, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study of Levosimendan in Pulmonary Hypertension Patients With Heart Failure With Preserved Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction(PH-HFpEF); LEVEL: LEVosimendan to Improve Exercise Limitation in Pa.” Total funding will be $488,289.
Neha Pagidipati received an award from Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals, Inc. for a project entitled “Bayer AG – CKD Implementation -Multi-funded.” Total funding will be $2,354,263.
Jennifer Rymer received an award from Abiomed, Inc. for a project entitled “Protect IV.” Total funding will be $446,788.
That’s more than $9.4 million in research funding across five faculty members. Extraordinary! Congratulations to all and we look forward to learning more about the projects.
Great Catch Award for Nikia Beavers!
Nikia Beavers, CNII, was helping the admitting nurse on 7 West at Duke University Hospital when she identified an incorrect order set for a post-op esophagectomy patient. While the ‘other’ order set used was similar, there are critical differences in the management of NGT and J-tubes. 
Not only did she recognize the tube management plan (based on order) was incorrect, she intervened to prevent incorrect care and escalated her concerns to ensure clarity was obtained from the provider. Further, this great catch led to awareness around opportunities for broader education regarding the care standard for this low-volume/high-risk patient population.
Nikia was an excellent role model in this situation by escalating her concerns through the nursing channels and then to the providers.
Way to go, Nikia!
Seeking Coaches & Walkers: Heart Walk 2024
We are still seeking Walkers for the 2024 American Heart Association’s Triangle Heart Walk, scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 8. Walker recruitment and fundraising efforts are well underway and we are almost a month away from the event. Please consider joining us – it is not too late!
Join Manesh Patel’s team: Duke Heart and Sole or start your own team under “Duke Heart & Vascular”. We want to have a huge team representing Duke Heart this year to celebrate not only the AHA’s Centennial, but Duke University’s 100th birthday. Please join us!
To sign up as a Coach, click the button above and on the AHA site, choose the red “Create a Team” button. Walkers can also sign up and join teams on the same site by clicking the red “Join a Team” button.
Let’s come together to make this our best year yet and demonstrate our unwavering dedication to cardiovascular health. Together, we can make a significant impact and pave the way for a healthier future.
The 2024 Heart Walk will be a terrific event and a wonderful way to support our cardiovascular patients. We’ll be talking about Heart Walk all summer with lots of opportunities to join in the fun. Thank you for your ongoing support!
DUHS Leadership Announcements
Several leadership changes at Duke Health and DHIP were announced over the past couple of weeks:
- Doug Heron, associate vice president for State Relations, will be leaving Duke to become the Senior Vice President at the North Carolina Hospital Association (NCHA), effective August 16. In an announcement from Craig Albanese, MD, MBA, chief executive officer for DUHS and Chris Simmons, vice president of Government Relations for Duke University, the two stated, “Since Doug joined Duke more than ten years ago, he has transformed Duke State Relations, boosting the visibility of Duke and Duke Health in Raleigh and across North Carolina’s healthcare sector. His impact on legislation and regulations, whether shaping, drafting, or opposing them, has been substantial and noteworthy.”
- Mangoné Fall has been selected as Duke Health’s Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), effective September 9th. The announcement was made by Jeff Ferranti, MD, MS, senior vice president and chief digital officer for DUHS. Fall will join us from Cleveland Clinic, where he served as the executive director of cybersecurity and deputy CISO. “A transformational leader with more than 30 years of experience in cybersecurity, technology, and business enablement, he has a proven track record of driving cultural and organizational change to achieve business goals and leading cross-functional teams to create value, enhance productivity, and implement complex technical solutions,” said Ferranti.
Two of Duke Health Integrated Practice’s leaders have been promoted to Vice President roles as of August 1:
- Sara Holleran, MPH, is now DHIP’s Vice President of Growth and Network Development. In her new role, Sara plans to significantly enhance clinical capacity through the alignment and acquisition of mid-to-large-scale physician practices and spearhead the clinical development of new facilities and the establishment of novel practices within Duke Health.
- Brittany Komansky, MHA, BSN, RN, CEN, NEA-BC, is DHIP’s new Vice President of Ambulatory Operations. In her new role, Brittany will work alongside Tammy Berry, VP of DHIP Ambulatory Operations, to support DHIP’s clinicians and team members by streamlining and optimizing workflows, implementing best practices, and ensuring Duke’s quality and safety remain uncompromised. Together Tammy and Brittany will continue to cultivate strong, collaborative partnerships between our clinics and departments, and across DHIP and DUHS, with the intent of reinforcing Duke’s status as a national leader in ambulatory care.
Congratulations to all!
Upcoming Events & Opportunities
Cardiology Grand Rounds
Our regular CGR season has ended. We will resume in August/September. All Duke Cardiology Grand Rounds recordings are housed on Warpwire. To access recordings please visit:
NET ID and password are required. Enjoy!
CD Fellows Core Curriculum Conference
Aug. 7: Congenital Heart Disease, Part 1 with Richard Krasuski. Noon, 2W96.
Aug. 9: Congenital Heart Disease, Part 2 with Richard Krasuski. Noon, via Zoom.
Aug. 14: Dyslipidemia with Nishant Shah. Noon, 2W96.
Aug. 16: EKG Review with Michelle Kelsey. Noon, via Zoom.
Aug. 21: Diagnostic Coronary Angiogram with Andrew Wang. Noon, 2W96.
RFA: Duke CTSI CDA Program
The Duke Clinical and Translational Science Institute CTSI Career Development Award Program (CDA) is now accepting applications. The Duke CTSI CDA provides skilled and personalized mentoring, a coordinated and tailored scientific and career development curriculum, and the opportunity to conduct clinical or translational (bench to bedside) research. The CTSI CDA is particularly committed to increasing the diversity of the research workforce. Members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
Up to two Scholars will be awarded 75% total protected effort for 2 years, up to $20,000/year for research expenses, and up to $2,500/year for travel to professional meetings. Funding will start in January 2025. Applications are due September 9, 2024.
Individuals considering applying to the Duke CTSI CDA are strongly encouraged to submit a Letter of Intent by August 1, 2024 via MyResearchProposal. For more information about the CTSI CDA and how to apply please visit https://ctsi.duke.edu/career-development/duke-ctsi-cda.
For questions about the program, please email CTSI CDA Program Manager: Stephanie Molner, MSW, or one of the program directors: Laura Svetkey, MD, MHS, Kimberly Johnson, MD, or Rasheed Gbadegesin, MBBS, MD.
Duke Heart Fall 2024 CME Courses
The following symposia will be held this fall:
October 12: Duke Cardiac Imaging Symposium at Trent Semans Center, 7:55 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Course directors are Drs. Sreekanth Vemulapalli and Anita Kelsey.
November 1: the 16th Annual NC Research Triangle Pulmonary Hypertension Symposium at Durham Convention Center, 8:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Course directors are Dr. Terry Fortin and Dr. Jimmy Ford (of UNC).
Registration/landing pages are not yet available but will be shared in Pulse once they are. Questions? Contact Christy Darnell.
New Faculty Orientation Dates
October 22 & 23: 2024 School of Medicine Academic New Faculty Orientation, Trent Semans Center.
All faculty hired in the past three years are welcome to attend. While content specifically targets newer faculty, many topics apply to all faculty regardless of career stage. Registration is required. Questions? Contact the SOM Office for Faculty at facdev@dm.duke.edu.
Have news to share?
If you have news to share with the Pulse readership, contact Tracey Koepke, director of communications for Duke Heart & Vascular at tracey.koepke@duke.edu. We would love to hear about your latest accomplishments, professional news, cool happenings, and any events or opportunities that may interest our Duke Heart family. Please call with any questions: 919-681-2868. Feedback on Pulse is welcome and encouraged. Submissions by Noon, on Wednesdays, will be considered for weekend inclusion.
Duke Heart in the News:
July 28 — Carmelo Milano, Jacob Schroder, and Matthew Moore
Innovando News
Gino Gerosa: “In two years the prototype of the tailor-made artificial heart”
*The article is officially dated February 20, 2024
July 30 — Monique Starks
The Washington Post
It’s a bird. It’s a plane. It’s a medical response drone.
July 30 — Monique Starks
WHRO (Norfolk, VA)/KFF Health News
Rescue from above: How drones may narrow emergency response times in Virginia and elsewhere
July 31 — Duke University Hospital
Becker’s Hospital Review
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