Duke Heart Pulse — April 27, 2025
Chief’s message:
As spring is fully upon us, hopefully many of you got to spend sometime outside with family and friends. We are getting ready for the official launch of Duke Health Campaign to help raise funds for our missions next week/weekend. We will have our Heart Center Leadership Council meeting friday and Health Campaign events for all the boards this Friday and Saturday. We are lucky to have Coach K join us Saturday morning for a conversation around Heart Care.
This weekend we had the joy of celebrating Mike Sketch’s 20 years as our interventional program director from 1999-2019. We had over 50 past faculty/fellows join us to share in stories and impact that Mike had on their lives. Congratulations Mike. We hope to continue the legacy and training program that has had such an impact on the field. Some pictures included here.
Highlights of the week:
Duke Heart Sponsors NC Walk for Victory, Held April 26
Duke Heart and the Duke Center for Aortic Disease were again the annual sponsors of the 2025 North Carolina Walk for Victory held yesterday, April 26 at Laurel Hills Park in Raleigh. The event has grown steadily over the years and continues to be a fun way to gather patients with Marfan Syndrome and related connective tissue disorders along with their friends and family members for camaraderie and celebration.
The event is also a way to raise valuable funds to support research into these disorders. More than 300 participants attended the NC event, which is planned by The Marfan Foundation and was led by Chad Hughes, MD, section chief for Aortic Surgery at Duke, who served as the medical director for the event. Melissa Burkett, APP Team Lead for the Aortic Center, was vital in helping champion the event again this year and helping keep the team on track with fundraising.
Overall, $97,000 was raised by volunteer teams and family members, exceeding their $90K goal and nearly doubling fundraising efforts from 2024 — Wow!!!
Great job!
Cardiac Ultrasound Students Named ASE Award Winners
We are pleased to announce that three of our current Cardiac Ultrasound Certificate Program students have been named award winners by the American Society of Echocardiography Foundation.
Avery Ongman and Madison Dowdy have each been named a 2025 Alan D. Waggoner Sonographer Student Scholarship Award winner. They will receive $1000 toward program tuition expenses, complimentary student registration and $1000 travel grant to attend the American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) 2025 Scientific Sessions in Nashville, TN, which is scheduled for Sept. 5-7, 2025.
The Alan D. Waggoner Student Scholarship Award is given to sonography students enrolled in CAAHEP accredited educational programs who exhibit a passion for the discipline of echocardiography and demonstrate leadership abilities.
Keishawn Roye, an international student from the Bahamas, is one of two award winners of ASE’s distinguished Aaron S. White Grant; the award will enable him to attend the 2025 ASE Conference by covering registration, accommodation and transportation costs. Currently pursuing advanced studies in cardiac sonography, Roye demonstrates exceptional dedication to improving cardiovascular healthcare in the Bahamas. His commitment to excellence and his passion for advancing cardiac care aligns perfectly with the values championed by the Aaron S. White grant program, according to the award announcement.
This travel opportunity will allow Roye to engage with leading cardiology experts, access cutting-edge research, and develop valuable professional connections that will enhance his ability to serve patients in the future. His selection for this grant reflects both his academic merit and his vision for contributing to cardiovascular healthcare in his home country.
Please join us in congratulating Avery, Madison, and Keishawn on their achievements!
Camuglia Featured on DCRI Podcast
The Duke Heart Center Clinical Research Unit’s own Krista Camuglia was recently featured on the latest episode of DCRI’s “Beyond the Endpoint” podcast. In a conversation with co-host Dr. Manesh Patel, Krista’s shares valuable insights on why patients may choose to participate in clinical trials. Together, they address common misconceptions about the research process and highlight the extensive safety protocols that protect our participants. This episode builds on a previous conversation with a stage 4 ocular melanoma patient who shares her personal experience participating in research.
About the Podcast: “Beyond the Endpoint” is DCRI’s biweekly podcast that demystifies clinical research and healthcare through conversations with renowned clinicians and scientists. New episodes are released every other Wednesday and are available on major streaming platforms. View all episodes here.
Culture Pulse Survey, April 28-May 12
Please help us by taking a quick survey to help us understand the current culture here at Duke Health. The Culture Pulse Survey starts tomorrow and runs through May 12. Please participate – it’s quick, confidential, and will go a long way in helping leadership pave the way for an even stronger Health System. Watch for it in your inbox!
Perfusion Week is May 1-7
Perfusion Week starts Thursday – it’s a time to recognize the incredible efforts of perfusionists across the U.S., and especially the ones right here at Duke!
Our Perfusion team are two-time recipients of the Pillar Award for Perfusion Excellence given by the American Society of Extracorporeal Technology (AmSECT). Their first was awarded in 2021; the second in 2024. The AmSECT Pillar Award is a designation for individual perfusion departments that demonstrate excellence as displayed in several key areas including organized orientation and training, QA/QI process, continuing education and performance evaluation, development of institutional protocols and adherence to AmSECT Standards and Guidelines, employee education and commitment to the field of perfusion.
Did you know? Duke has one of the largest and most highly-skilled perfusion teams in the U.S.! Each member of the team is certified by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion, licensed by the North Carolina Medical Board, and most team members hold advanced degrees and credentials.
In addition to proficiency in cardiopulmonary bypass (operating the heart-lung machine during cardiothoracic surgery), Duke perfusionists become further specialized to support a variety of needs across the hospital. We have a dedicated team of pediatric perfusionists, a specialty team for Duke Regional Hospital, an Extra-Corporeal Life Support (ECLS) team that assists with cannulating and retrieving patients from referring hospitals, a team that provides apheresis in the OR, and a team trained in use of the Transmedics Organ Care System.
Be sure to thank our perfusionists when you see them!
SOM Leadership Town Hall Recording Available
Thank you to everyone who attended Thursday’s School of Medicine Leadership Town Hall. For those who were unable to join the live event, the recording of the webinar is now available for viewing.
DUHS Leadership Update:
Barazsu Named President, COO for Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital
Greg Pauly, Group President, Duke University Health System, announced on Monday, April 21 that Kristie Barazsu has been appointed President and Chief Operating Officer for Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital (DHLN), effective immediately.
Barazsu will be responsible for the overall management and operational performance of DHLN and will work collaboratively with DUHS leaders to develop and implement strategies that enhance patient care, improve operational efficiency, and support team members. She will also continue in her health system role in leading patient flow, supporting the integration of a shared system throughout our acute care locations.
Relf Named Dean, DUSON
Michael V. Relf has been appointed dean of the Duke University School of Nursing (DUSON) effective May 1, Provost Alec D. Gallimore announced April 15.
Relf, the Mary T. Champagne Distinguished Professor of Nursing and a research professor in the Duke Global Health Institute, has served as interim dean since 2023. He will continue in his role as associate chief nurse executive for academic innovation and partnership for the Duke University Health System. He is a globally recognized expert on the psychosocial aspects of HIV, particularly focusing on intimate partner violence, HIV-related stigma and interventions to promote engagement in HIV-oriented primary medical care.
Relf succeeds Vincent Guilamo-Ramos, who stepped down in October 2023 to become executive director of the Institute for Policy Solutions at the Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing.
Congratulations to both!
Upcoming Events & Opportunities
May 1-7: Perfusion Week
May 6: Nurses Day
May 6-12: National Nurses Week
May 12: International Nurses Day
Cardiology Grand Rounds
April 29: Application for Cardiac Computed Tomography: What a Cardiologist Needs to Know with Lonnie Sullivan. 5 p.m. Zoom only.
May 6: The Nuts and Bolts of Evidence-based Preventive Cardiometabolic Care with Darren McGuire. 5 p.m. DN 2002 or via Zoom.
If you missed any of our CGR’s from the past year, 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
April 30: EP with Jawan Abdulrahim and Aarti Thakkar. Noon, DMP 7E39.
May 2: EKG Review with Michelle Kelsey. Noon. Zoom only.
May 7: Intro to MRI with Han Kim. Noon. In-person. DMP 7E39
May 9: VAD Education and Emergency Response Update for Cardiology Fellows with Stephanie Barnes. Noon. Hybrid — Zoom and DMP 2W91
May 14: DHP with Tess Allan. Noon. In-person. DMP 7E39.
May 16: Pericardial Disease with Nishant Shah. Noon. Zoom only.
May 21: HF/Tx with Cosette Champion. Noon. In-person. DN 2001
May 23: EKG with Neil Freedman. Noon. Zoom only.
May 28: EP with Hannah Schwennesen and Jemi Galani. Noon, in person. DMP 7E39.
May 30: TBD
Upcoming Duke Heart CMEs
The following CME activities, sponsored by Duke Heart, have been scheduled. Registration coming soon; now open for June 7th symposia.
- June 7, 2025: Duke Heart Failure Symposium (live event at Durham Convention Center in Durham). Registration is required.
- October 4, 2025: Duke Cardiac Sonography Symposium (live event at Trent Semans Center)
- October 31, 2025: 17th Annual NC Research Triangle Pulmonary Hypertension Symposium (live event at Durham Convention Center)
CTSI Research Symposium to Focus on Strengthening Rural Health
May 8: Strengthening Rural Health: Research, Access to Care, and Community Collaboration. 12:30 to 2 p.m., Chesterfield Building, 701 W. Main St., Durham, NC.
Panelists will offer in-depth discussion about the importance of including rural communities in research, as well as strategies to overcome barriers to participation. Topics will include social drivers of mental health and the role of faith communities in addressing maternal mental health in rural communities.
To learn more and to register, please visit https://ctsi.duke.edu/news/ctsi-research-symposium-focus-strengthening-rural-health.
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:
April 18 — Sean Pokorney
Medical Dialogues
Nasal Etripamil Nearly Twice as Effective as Placebo in Halting PSVT Episodes, Trial Finds
April 23 — Robert Califf
CNN
Former FDA commissioner reacts to RFK Jr.’s plans to phase out artificial food dyes
April 24 — Craig Albanese
Modern Healthcare
Hospital competition heats up as capacity wanes
April 24 — Harry Severance
Becker’s Physician Leadership
Duke Heart Pulse — April 20, 2025
Chief’s message: Happy Easter & Chag Sameach!
To all who are celebrating Easter and the end of Passover, we hope you’re having a wonderful weekend with family and friends.
The last few weeks and months have seen significant challenges for health care and academic medical centers with reduced research funding and reductions in budgets that are putting significant strain on our mission to discover and deliver cardiovascular health while training the next generation of leaders. This week’s edition of the Pulse we highlight several stories and actions that demonstrate the resilience and work that will continue to move us forward in Duke Heart and academic medicine. We share stories of complex care for patients, team comradery with an outing to support a colleague performing in a musical, clinical trial enrollment firsts in two different studies for patients in Durham and Raleigh, a listing of faculty who were awarded increasingly difficulty to obtain research funding, and the expansion of our services with non-emergent cardiac caths on Saturdays. We will continue to work to identify ways to improve how we can get closer to meeting the needs of our community and patients, and hope to describe important partnerships and work in the upcoming months that will enable us to continue to achieve our missions.
Duke Heart CRU is on FIRE
The Duke Heart Clinical Research Unit is on fire with the first enrollments of patients into two clinical trials for patients with heart failure (HF).
Late last month, a team led by Marat Fudim (Duke PI) enrolled their first and second patients into the Early Feasibility Study of the NORM™ System in Heart Failure Patients (FUTURE-HFII), an industry-funded trial sponsored by Foundry Innovation & Research 1, Limited (FIRE1).
The study is examining the use of the FIRE1 NORM remote sensor system, which offers a way to manage HF by directly measuring fluid volume in the inferior vena cava (IVC). The sensor is implanted into the IVC in a cath lab procedure. It then expands and contracts with the IVC. Once out of the cath lab, a belt worn by the patient for a few minutes daily will activate the sensor and capture data regarding their IVC fluid volume. The belt sends data to “the cloud,” where software will process and generate additional information on the patient’s IVC, monitoring the patient’s condition and then alert their care team if involvement is needed.
The first Duke patient enrolled was the first patient in the world to have the NORM system implanted.
There are five study locations for the FUTURE-HFII trial in NY, OH, TX, and NC. Duke was the first enroller, but all are currently recruiting. The overall study will enroll up to 25 patients.
This week, Dan Friedman and his team at Duke Raleigh Hospital enrolled the first patient in the U.S. into the Fast Induced Remodeling in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (FIRE-HFpEF) industry-funded clinical trial sponsored by Medtronic. There are 8 trial locations in the U.S. with sites in FL, IL, KS, NC, OK, TX, and VT. Dan Friedman is serving as Duke’s site PI.
FIRE-HFpEF is a multi-center, 70-patient randomized feasibility study of pacemaker algorithms to improve cardiac output and decrease concentric remodeling in patients with HFpEF and LVH:
1. Personalized lower rate – allometrically defined based on height and ejection fraction.
2. Remodeling pacing – pacing at ~100 bpm at night via the conduction system pacing lead. This has been experimentally shown to reduce hypertrophy and improve LV diastolic filling.
All patients undergo implantation of a commercially available Medtronic dual-chamber pacemaker with a left bundle branch area pacing lead. The study employs a crossover design so all patients will receive treatment with the investigational pacing algorithms at some point during the 12-month study. The primary endpoints are MRI and echo measures of remodeling, and quality of life.
Please contact Dr. Friedman if you have any questions or a patient who may be appropriate for the study.
Excellent work — way to go!!
Saturday Caths
Last weekend, our Duke University Hospital interventional cardiology team began a six-week pilot of performing cardiac catheterizations on Saturdays as a means of improving care for patients, reducing wait times and overall patient volume going into the work week. The Saturday teams consist of an attending interventionalist and four catheterization lab staff members — two nurses and two cardiovascular invasive specialists. Overall daily catheterization volumes have been steadily increasing, which has posed challenges for the team. The ability to work cardiac caths into the weekend should help ease schedule volumes, especially on Mondays.
“We really appreciate the team and their willingness to help support patient care in this aspect,” says Rebecca Dial, RN, nurse manager, operations for the Adult Invasive Labs and CVSSU for Duke Hospital. “It’s good for the health system overall and for patients to be seen more quickly where possible — particularly if they have an event late in the week. We appreciate our staff being willing to help support this effort and to have a little fun and great attitudes while doing so.”
Thanks to team members Tony and Sarah, the team celebrated the start of Saturday shifts with special t-shirts that read, “Saturdays are for the Caths,” meant to generate enthusiasm and some team bonding. After the program pilot period, leadership will reevaluate overall case volumes to determine if the effort has been beneficial.
Great work, everyone!
ICYMI: AHA Scientific Statement on Prevention of HF Released in Circulation
Congratulations to Carolyn Lekavich and her co-authors on their publication out this week in Circulation! Risk-Based Primary Prevention of Heart Failure: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association was published online April 16, 2025.
Great work!
On the Move Again After Chronic Total Occlusion
Duke Catheterization Advances Treat Complex Coronary Artery Blockages
Mitchell Doub, 64, could barely walk across his living room without experiencing debilitating chest pain thanks to an advanced form of coronary artery disease called chronic total occlusion. After Doub was told nothing could be done, Duke Health’s Islam M. Othman, MD, offered a solution. Dr. Othman performed a complex catheterization procedure that opened Doub’s blocked artery and gave him immediate symptom relief. Now Doub is back to working out and looking forward to an upcoming trip to Colorado. “If you have a chronic total occlusion, don’t walk; run to Duke,” he said.
As Mitchell Doub of Winston Salem, NC, celebrated an exciting win for Appalachian State University football in 2005, a burning pain in his sternum quickly brought him back to Earth. He soon learned he had a major blockage in one of the arteries that supplied blood to the left side of his heart. Doub underwent percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), a minimally-invasive procedure that involves inserting a catheter into a major artery and through blood vessels to reach a buildup of fatty deposits called plaque that comprises the blockage. Once there, his interventional cardiologist inflated a tiny balloon to compress the plaque and placed a mesh tube called a stent to keep the artery open. Two weeks later, Doub was back on his feet playing basketball with his buddies.
Nearly two decades later, in January 2024, Doub noticed a familiar pain during his workout. “I kept trying to run, and each time I would feel that sternal pain, but it went away if I slowed down to a walk. And I thought, ‘Well, this is not good,’” Doub said.
Before long, Doub was undergoing another PCI procedure to treat a 95% blockage in the same place as before. This time, the blockage was calcified, meaning it was hard like a rock and much more difficult to treat. When his doctor tried to clear the obstruction, Doub’s artery ruptured — a life-threatening complication. Five days later, Doub had to undergo open heart surgery to bypass his blocked artery.
About six weeks into recovery from open heart surgery, Doub started having chest pains again. His new bypass vessel had collapsed, putting him right back where he started. The original obstruction was now a chronic total occlusion (CTO) — a long-lasting and complete blockage in a coronary artery. Doub’s local doctors told him there was nothing else they could do. His heart bypass surgery had failed, and attempting another PCI procedure was too risky. Instead, Doub would have to hope his heart would adapt by growing more blood vessels on its left side. “I was basically going to be an invalid for the rest of my life or until I built up sufficient collateral vascularization, which could take years,” Doub said. Doub’s daughter made an appointment for him with Dr. Othman.
For Doub’s procedure, Dr. Othman performed an intravascular lithotripsy, which uses sonic sound waves to break up calcifications. This technology was first designed to treat kidney stones. “In less than 90 minutes, he had me fixed,” Doub said. “Right after he did the procedure, I had no chest pain at all, immediately.” Within weeks, Doub was back to running and working.
*This story was posted April 15 on dukehealth.org.
Duke Arringdon Team Outing Supports Turgeon, Musical
One of our nurse clinicians, Natalie Turgeon, is appearing in the musical Merrily We Roll Along at the Burning Coal Theater Company in Raleigh. A number of her colleagues from Duke Cardiology of Arringdon went as a group to see her performance on Friday, April 11.
We heard it was a great performance! The show runs through April 27, so there is still time to see it. For tickets, please visit: https://burningcoal.org/.
New Funding Awards, March 2025
Congratulations to the following faculty members in the Division of Cardiology who received new funding award notifications in March:
Sponsored Research:
- Adrian Hernandez has received an award from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute for a project entitled “PCORnet Governance, Collaboration, and Operations to Facilitate PCORnet(R) Studies of National Scope.” Total funding will be $6,998,274.
- Raymond Kim has received a sub-award (1R01HL171150-01A1) through the Houston Methodist Research Institute for a project entitled “Sudden Death Risk Assessment and Mechanistic Insights in Arrhythmic Mitral Valve Prolapse Using Cardiac MRI and Circulating Proteomic Biomarkers.” Total funding will be $151,459.
- Gedion Ngeno has received a sub-award through Indiana University for a project entitled “Designing and Implementing a Registry for Patients with Structural Heart Disease at the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital(MTRH) in Eldoret, Kenya.” Total funding will be $247,284.
- Manesh Patel has received an award from the California Health Care Foundation for a project entitled “HAIP Practice Network Cohort in California.” Total funding will be $30,000.
- Sudarshan Rajagopal has received an award from the American Heart Association for a project entitled “Engineering a New Class of Therapies for Heart Failure.” Total funding will be $550,000.
Industry-Sponsored Clinical Trials:
- Adam Devore has received an award from Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC. for a project entitled “Merck – CHA – Guidelines Implementation Study – Industry.” Total funding will be $987,557.
- Marat Fudim has received an award from Cardiosense, Inc. for a project entitled “SEISMIC-HF II Clinical Validation Study.” Total funding will be $76,911.
- Michel Khouri has received a sub-award through Brigham and Women’s Hospital for a project entitled “REVEAL.” Total funding will be $167,071.
Well done!
Duke/DUHS Update: International Team Members & Travel
In an email to all staff on Friday, April 18, Antwan Lofton, VP, Human Resources and Chief Human Resources Officer, and Mary Pat McMahon, Vice Provost and VP, Student Affairs, wrote:
“Duke is fundamentally committed to welcoming and supporting international faculty, staff, and students as vital members of our learning and research community. Just as Duke has adapted with federal immigration policy throughout the years, the University is working to ensure compliance with recent and ongoing changes to federal regulations. We write to provide up-to-date information and to direct international community members to the right resources at a time of unprecedented uncertainty and challenge.
As of today, we recommend members of our international community avoid non-essential international travel until further notice. More details can be found here. Other recent DVS updates can be found here.
Duke Visa Services (DVS) will continue posting updates directly to the DVS website. We encourage members of our international community to consult with a DVS liaison to address questions, since every immigration situation is different. Email visahelp@dm.duke.edu or find your Duke Visa Services liaison here.
DVS and the Duke International Student Center, along with representatives at schools and units across Duke, will continue working directly with affected students, faculty, and staff to provide guidance and support via email and in person.
To read more about how Duke is responding, access support resources, and stay up to date, please visit the International Travel page on the new University Updates website. We will continue to update these resources as conditions change.
As we work together to navigate these challenges, we again want to reiterate our commitment to supporting international faculty, staff, and students here at Duke. We also want to thank our teams in DVS, DISC, and faculty and staff across Duke’s ten schools for working to engage students and provide real-time updates and information in a period of transition.”
Upcoming Events & Opportunities
April 22: Earth Day — Earth Day has been commemorated on April 22 for the past 55 years. There have been a variety of events throughout the month of April for the Duke community. This week, starting on Tuesday and running through April 29, Duke Chapel will be illuminated green to celebrate. For additional events please visit: Earth Month 2025 around Duke University.
April 23: Administrative Professionals Day
Cardiology Grand Rounds
April 22: Tricuspid Interventions: Worth a Try? with Nate Goodwin. 5 p.m., Zoom only.
April 24: ACS Guidelines: Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Somethings Left to Do with Sunil Rao of NYU Langone Health. 5 p.m., DN 2002 and via Zoom.
April 29: Application for Cardiac Computed Tomography: What a Cardiologist Needs to Know with Lonnie Sullivan. 5 p.m. Zoom only.
If you missed any of our CGR’s from the past year, 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
April 23: HF/Txp with Joshua Sink. Noon, DMP 7W70.
April 25: DHP Case presentation with Jonathan Kusner. Noon, hybrid: Zoom & DMP 7W70.
April 30: EP with Jawan Abdulrahim and Aarti Thakkar. Noon, DMP 7E39.
Upcoming Duke Heart CMEs
The following CME activities, sponsored by Duke Heart, have been scheduled. Registration is coming soon for Fall events; now open for April 26th and June 7th symposia.
- April 26, 2025: Duke Structural Heart Symposium (live event at Trent Semans Center in Durham). Registration is required; the event is free.
- June 7, 2025: Duke Heart Failure Symposium (live event at Durham Convention Center in Durham). Registration is required.
- October 4, 2025: Duke Cardiac Sonography Symposium (live event at Trent Semans Center)
- October 31, 2025: 17th Annual NC Research Triangle Pulmonary Hypertension Symposium (live event at Durham Convention Center)
CTSI Research Symposium to Focus on Strengthening Rural Health
May 8: Strengthening Rural Health: Research, Access to Care, and Community Collaboration. 12:30 to 2 p.m., Chesterfield Building, 701 W. Main St., Durham, NC.
Panelists will offer in-depth discussion about the importance of including rural communities in research, as well as strategies to overcome barriers to participation. Topics will include social drivers of mental health and the role of faith communities in addressing maternal mental health in rural communities.
To learn more and to register, please visit https://ctsi.duke.edu/news/ctsi-research-symposium-focus-strengthening-rural-health.
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:
April 9 — Sean Pokorney
JAMA Cardiology/Research Letter
April 11 — Robert Califf
JAMA/Medical News
How Dismantling DEI Efforts Could Make Clinical Trials Less Representative
April 11 — Duke Health/RACE-CARS
The Robesonian
April 13 — John Alexander
Medical Dialogues
April 14 — Duke Health
Triangle Business Journal
Where UNC Health’s $371 million hospital will be built
April 14 — Duke Health
Business NC
N.C. Senate budget pitches $638M for Triangle kids’ hospital
April 14 — Duke University
Axios Charlotte
North Carolina faces $668M NIH funding cut
April 14 — Duke University Hospital/CARMAT
MDDI Online
Artificial Heart Takes Major Step Towards US Market
April 14 — Duke Health
Triangle Business Journal
Where UNC Health’s $371 million hospital will be built
April 15 — Tom Owens/Duke Health
Triangle Business Journal
Budget directs $640M for North Carolina children’s hospital
April 16 — Salim Idriss
WNCT*
Havelock Elementary to become Project ADAM Heart Safe School
*also carried across Yahoo News affiliates in U.S.
April 16 — Andrew Vekstein
Cardiovascular Business
April 17 — Duke Health
Becker’s Hospital Review
Duke, Novant file plans to build $225M hospital
April 18 — Robert Califf
Neurology Live
Preparing for the Future of Rare Disease Treatment: Robert Califf, MD
Duke Heart Pulse — April 13, 2025
Highlights of the week:
Celebrating Passover & Preparing for Easter
To our colleagues celebrating Passover (April 12-20) or preparing for Easter (April 20) this week, we wish you peace and blessings as you gather with family and friends!
Shah, Hernandez Featured on The Bob Harrington Show
Duke cardiologists Svati Shah and Adrian Hernandez and Stanford cardiologist Joseph Wu joined Robert Harrington as guests on his The Bob Harrington Show podcast this week. Their topics included the National Institutes of Health (NIH), where the U.S. is going as a country and research community with the NIH, and changes in the direction of funding from the NIH. They also discussed the recently published presidential advisory from the American Heart Association: Principles for the Future of Biomedical Research in the United States and Optimizing the National Institutes of Health: A Presidential Advisory From the American Heart Association in Circulation. (Harrington, Shah, and Wu are among the co-authors).
You can access both the video and transcript here: For America First, Invest in Science and the NIH.
New Addition to Duke Heart Family
Our Duke Heart family grew by one this week — congratulations to cardiovascular disease fellow Hubie Haywood, MD, and Allison Hollowell, MD, on the birth of their son, Theodore “Teddy” H. Haywood.
Congratulations to all!
Tiffany Moore Joins Duke Heart as Fellowship Coordinator
Please join us in welcoming Tiffany Moore to the Duke Heart team — she now serves as our Program Coordinator for the Interventional Cardiology and Adult Congenital Heart Disease Fellowship programs as of March 26, 2025.
Moore is an administrative professional who recently moved to the Triangle from New York City, by way of Harlem. She is the previous education coordinator for Weill Cornell Medicine’s Department of Anesthesiology, where she served as the program coordinator for the Pain and Regional Fellowship programs (ACGME), the clerkship coordinator for rotating medical students in Anesthesiology and Critical Care, and the assistant program coordinator for the Anesthesiology Residency program.
In her free time, Moore is a jewelry artisan and a dancer; she has served as a community organizer for Soul Thru’ Sole dance company in NYC.
Moore is excited to join the Duke team and looks forward to the many great opportunities she will have to learn from other Duke Heart staff members as well as the fellows. In addition to supporting the Interventional and ACHD fellowships, she will provide support to Brianna Small with the Cardiovascular Disease fellowship program, as needed.
Welcome to Duke, Tiffany!
CTSI Research Symposium to Focus on Strengthening Rural Health
The CTSI Center for Equity in Research invites the Duke research community to a symposium to explore the unique challenges and opportunities in rural health.
Through compelling presentations and an expert panel discussion, attendees will gain insights into inclusive rural health research, maternal mental health disparities, and congenital heart disease outcomes. The workshop will offer a variety of continuing education credits.
The event, “Strengthening Rural Health: Research, Access to Care, and Community Collaboration,” is ideal for faculty, research staff, trainees, students, and community researchers who seek to develop more equitable research.
May 8: Strengthening Rural Health: Research, Access to Care, and Community Collaboration. 12:30 to 2 p.m., Chesterfield Building, 701 W. Main St., Durham, NC.
Panelists will offer in-depth discussion about the importance of including rural communities in research, as well as strategies to overcome barriers to participation. Topics will include social drivers of mental health and the role of faith communities in addressing maternal mental health in rural communities.
Discussion will also include the significance of interdisciplinary collaboration — among health care practitioners, faith community leaders, birth workers, and academia, for example — in addressing maternal mental health. Panelists will address rural-urban disparities related to congenital heart disease detection, barriers to care, and health outcomes.
To learn more and to register, please visit https://ctsi.duke.edu/news/ctsi-research-symposium-focus-strengthening-rural-health.
DUHS Leadership Updates:
Duncan named VP, Business Development for DUHS
Mary Pat Duncan has been named Vice President of Business Development for Duke University Health System (DUHS). In this role, she will lead and oversee acquisitions, joint ventures, and partnership activities involving other health organizations. The announcement was made on Tuesday, April 8 by Lisa Goodlett, Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer of DUHS.
“Over the past year, we have led transformative work to forge new partnerships, expand care offerings, and extend our reach to new communities,” Goodlett wrote. “The addition of Mary Pat and her team is critical in driving strategic growth and ensuring the successful integration of new entities into the health system. This work will happen in close collaboration with the strategy office to ensure we are efficient, effective, and adeptly positioned for smart growth.”
Since joining DUHS in May of 2015, Duncan has held progressive roles facilitating collaborations and business relationships with other health systems and health care organizations. She has been instrumental in key initiatives, including Experience Health Medicare Advantage, the Peak Rehabilitation Hospital tri-venture, and various clinical service line efforts.
Early in her career, Duncan spent eight years in health care consulting and co-founded a health and wellbeing nonprofit. She earned both her BS in Business Administration and her MS in Healthcare Administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Congratulations, Mary Pat!
Upcoming Events & Opportunities
Cardiology Grand Rounds
April 15: Navigating Diagnostic Challenges in HFpEF with Mark Kittpibul. 5 p.m., Zoom only.
If you missed any of our CGR’s from the past year, 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
April 16: Fellow’s Forum with Paula Rambarat. Noon, DMP 7W70.
April 18: No Conference/ Good Friday
April 23: HF/Txp with Joshua Sink. Noon, DMP 7W70.
April 25: DHP Case presentation with Jonathan Kusner. Noon, hybrid: Zoom & DMP 7W70.
April 30: EP with Jawan Abdulrahim and Aarti Thakkar. Noon, DMP 7E39.
Upcoming Duke Heart CMEs
The following CME activities, sponsored by Duke Heart, have been scheduled. Registration coming soon; now open for April 26th and June 7th symposia.
- April 26, 2025: Duke Structural Heart Symposium (live event at Trent Semans Center in Durham). Registration is required; event is free.
- June 7, 2025: Duke Heart Failure Symposium (live event at Durham Convention Center in Durham). Registration is required.
- October 4, 2025: Duke Cardiac Sonography Symposium (live event at Trent Semans Center)
- October 31, 2025: 17th Annual NC Research Triangle Pulmonary Hypertension Symposium (live event at Durham Convention Center)
New Duke-NUS-Funded Research Opportunities
The Office of Duke-NUS Affairs is accepting applications from Duke University faculty interested in visiting and collaborating with Duke-NUS Medical School. The two Duke-NUS-funded opportunities are:.
Duke/Duke-NUS Research Collaboration Pilot Project 2025
Duke University and Duke-NUS Medical School (Duke-NUS) are seeking applications for collaborative research pilot projects that bring together faculty from both institutions. This year’s research theme is “Comparing USA and Singapore Populations Using Novel Technologies and Strategies.”
Duke-NUS Medical School (Duke-NUS) is seeking applications from Duke University faculty interested in visiting and collaborating with Duke-NUS faculty on potential research projects.
This initiative aims to foster partnerships in key basic science areas, including cancer and stem cell biology, neuroscience and behavioral disorders, cardiovascular and metabolic disorders, health services and systems, emerging infectious diseases, and clinical sciences in partnership with SingHealth.
2025 McGovern Lecture – April 16
The 2025 McGovern Lecture will be delivered by Kimberly D. Manning, MD, Professor of Medicine and Vice Chair, RYSE Diversity, Equity, and Inclusions Initiatives at Emory University Department of Medicine.
#HumanismAlways: Remembering the Person in Front of You
Wednesday, April 16, 5:30 p.m., Great Hall, Trent Semans Center
Reflection and storytelling are integral pieces of medical education and patient care. How we see ourselves, the world, and our patients comes through experiential learning that is strengthened when we pause for deeper meaning. In this lecture, we will explore the importance of recognizing the human in front of us, which can sometimes be the one in the mirror—and all of the richness and growth that can happen if we just pay attention.
Kimberly D. Manning, MD, MACP, is a general internist whose clinical work is provided at Grady Memorial Hospital, Atlanta’s safety net facility, where she has been for over two decades.
The event is free, and registration is required. To learn more, please visit: https://trentcenter.duke.edu/2025-mcgovern-lecture. A reception will follow.
This event is presented by the Trent Center for Bioethics, Humanities, and the History of Medicine and is made possible by the McGovern Prize Endowment. The McGovern Prize is awarded to an individual for outstanding contributions to the art & science of medicine.
Duke SON Global Health Lecture to Feature Sheila Davis, April 17
Duke University School of Nursing’s Office of Global and Community Health Initiatives invites you to attend the 14th Annual Dorothy L. Powell Global Health Lecture, featuring the esteemed Dr. Sheila Davis, Chief Executive Officer at Partners In Health, as the keynote speaker. This event is a unique opportunity to engage with a global leader whose work has profoundly impacted healthcare and advanced health equity worldwide.
The event will be held Thursday, April 17, 2025 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. The location has not yet been announced.
Dr. Davis’s dedication to improving the lives of individuals and her extensive experience in both clinical and leadership roles make her an ideal speaker for this prestigious lecture series. Her insights will shed light on the critical role healthcare workers play in addressing social determinants of health and resolving pressing global health issues.
Registration is free; register here.
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:
April 2 — Stephen Greene
HCP Live/Podcast
Don’t Miss a Beat: Treatment Sequencing in New Era of Heart Failure Management
April 4 — Manesh Patel
Med Central
Practice Change for Cancer Patients at Risk for Venous Thromboembolism
April 5 — Pamela Douglas
Español News
Warrior subraya la carga de la angina no obstructiva en las mujeres
April 5 — William Kraus
El Comercio (Peru)
April 7 — Marat Fudim
Investing.com Espana
April 8 — Richard Shannon
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney/BIPC.com
8 Driving Factors Shaping the Future of AI in Healthcare
April 8 — Stephen Greene
HCP Live
Q1 2025 Recap: Cardiology News and Updates
April 9 — Duke Health
Becker’s Clinical Leadership
The 168 health systems deemed ‘excellent’ for transplants by Optum
April 9 — Manesh Patel
tctMD
SWISS-APERO at 3 Years: Hints of Differences Between Amulet, Watchman Emerge
April 10 — John Alexander
Medscape
Novel Blood Thinner Shows Promise in Atrial Fibrillation
April 10 — Svati Shah, Adrian Hernandez, Bob Harrington & Joe Wu
Medscape/The Bob Harrington Show
For America First, Invest in Science and the NIH
Duke Heart Pulse — April 6, 2025
Chief’s message:
Hopefully all in our community got to spend sometime this weekend with family and friends. Unfortunately, the men’s basketball team came up just one game short of the the national championship with a loss to Houston on Saturday night. We are all proud of the effort and season that the team had.
In more somber news, in the last few weeks we have mourned the sudden loss of Cheryl Woodard, our program coordinator for the CVRC. She was a member of Duke Cardiology since 1987. Please take a moment and read her in-memoriam below that captures some of the light she was to our community and Duke Cardiology. She was a wonderful and generous person that will be missed by many in our Division. She embodied much of the way we look to serve in the Division of Cardiology. We are reminded that life is precious, hug the ones you love.
Updates of the week:
In Memoriam: Cheryl Woodard, Program Coordinator, CVRC
We have been deeply saddened by the loss of our colleague, Cheryl Woodard, program coordinator for the Duke Cardiovascular Research Center, on Monday, March 24. Cheryl had been a member of the Duke Cardiology family since 1987. Visitation with the family was held on March 28 at Faith Gospel Tabernacle United Holy Church in Durham, and a celebration of her life was held March 29 at Mt. Calvary United Church of Christ, also in Durham.
Cheryl Denise McAllister Woodard of Durham, North Carolina, was born on December 26, 1965, and transitioned into her eternal rest on March 24, 2025. Cheryl was born to the late Jesse Levirtus McAllister and Ella Louise McKinnon. She was the eldest of three children and is survived by her brother, Jesse Lee McAllister, Jr., and devoted sister Mieke McAllister. She attended Durham public schools and graduated from Hillside High School, where she was crowned “Miss Hillside 1982 -1983”. She received a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Master of Science in Information Science/Health Information from North Carolina Central University. Cheryl loved her work at Duke University and was a cherished and well-respected employee among her colleagues for 37 years.
As Cheryl grew in love and family, so did her musical talent. From a tender age, Cheryl’s affinity for music was palpable, steered by the nurturing guidance of her grandfather, the late Reverend James “Scales” McKinnon, Cheryl’s musical education began. She learned to play the piano at the age of six. It was under his tutelage and that of Mrs. Hallie Lawson Reeves that Cheryl’s musical journey took flight. However, it was her grandfather who instilled in her the ability to play by ear. From playing for the Junior Choir at Faith Gospel Tabernacle United Holy Church at the age of 12, to playing the organ under Rev. Gene Conyers’ mentorship, Cheryl’s talent naturally blossomed. She was mentored by the first female Minister of Music in the United Holy Church of America, Inc., Mother Rosie Johnson. This miraculous alignment, paired with the discovery that Cheryl could play music by ear, wasn’t a mere skill or coincidence, but a phenomenal God given gift. It was also this art that profoundly and distinctly shaped her impressive musical identity. Cheryl’s music was a remarkable “calling” and a ministry that has touched and continues to touch the hearts of countless souls.
Cheryl’s commitment to music extended to her community, and she served as a music teacher for the Harriet Tubman Summer Day Camp, directed the Northern High School Gospel Choir, and assisted the Fayetteville State University Alumni Choir. Her appointment as the Minister of Music for the Central Sub-District Choir solidified her reputation as a respected artist and leader. Cheryl was also installed as the national and international Minister of Music for the General Church of the United Holy Church of America, Inc., which serves countries in South Africa, St Lucia, Bermuda, Haiti, and Barbados. This assignment was yet another prestigious accomplishment to add to Cheryl’s incredible portfolio. Cheryl’s proudest moment was her lifetime commitment as Minister of Music to Faith Gospel Tabernacle United Holy Church in Durham, NC.
Above all, Cheryl was an affectionate and devoted mother to Latesha Ceres, Tiphani Gilbert (Octavius Gilbert), and Zechariah Woodard. Their births changed her life for the better, and they felt that in the endearing love and support she provided. Cheryl took special joy in welcoming her two beautiful granddaughters, Paisley Ella Gilbert and Parker Elaine Gilbert, and was known to them as “GiGi”. They were her pride and joy. Cheryl also leaves to cherish her memory her nephew Matthew McAllister, niece Sarah McAllister, and Meghan Hayes. She also leaves her cherished aunts, Edna Lennon and Dr. Gloria Aghogah.
Cheryl Denise McAllister Woodard’s life journey has been remarkable — rich in love, music, and notable accomplishments. It has been a testament to the transformative power of Jesus Christ, and the impact he has on your life when you are dedicated to serving His Kingdom.
Her online obituary can be found here. Cheryl touched innumerable lives in her time at Duke. In 2017, the Department of Medicine highlighted Cheryl’s career. Please find the link to this story here.
We received many messages regarding Cheryl and wanted to share a few with our Pulse readers:
“She was such a wonderful person, always generous and helpful.” — Sharon Gerecht, PhD, Paul M. Gross Distinguished Professor, and Chair, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Pratt School of Engineering, Duke University
“I am so sorry to hear this news. She was so helpful to those of us not even in the division.” — Gow Arepally, MD.
“Cheryl was in EP for a while many moons ago, and I have fond memories of her steady temperament supporting the mission. My condolences to all.” — Tristram Bahnson, MD
“I know she meant a lot to everyone at the CVRC, and she was always so efficient and generous in her dealings with us. Truly a sad day.” — Chris Newgard, PhD
“I’m so sorry about Cheryl’s sudden passing. I am saddened by our loss. Please accept my deepest condolences, and please send my sympathy to her family and friends.” — Victor Dzau, MD
“She had such a vibrant and positive presence, and she made everyone feel special. Those are such rare qualities. She will be missed.” — Dawn Bowles, PhD
Bloomfield Nominated for Winn Award
Gerald Bloomfield, MD, has been nominated by the Division of Cardiology for the Michelle P. Winn Inclusive Excellence Award, sponsored by the Duke Office of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion.
The winner will be announced this summer. The Michelle P. Winn Inclusive Excellence Award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion within the School of Medicine community. Awards are presented in various categories, including student, staff, faculty, trainees, and teams.
The award is named in memory of Michelle Winn, MD, associate professor of nephrology in the Department of Medicine, who passed away in July 2014. She came to Duke in 1992 as an intern and undertook residencies in psychiatry and medicine before focusing her career on nephrology and joining the faculty. She was a wonderful clinician, a generous mentor, and an esteemed physician-scientist who was respected and beloved by her colleagues and deeply committed to diversity and inclusion and to the careers of younger physicians and scientists who orbited around her.
Congratulations, Jerry!
Move to Tier 1 status
DUHS has moved to Tier 1 visitation status as of April 2. Highlights of Tier 1 include:
- Visiting hours are from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.
- Up to four visitors are allowed per patient, where space permits.
- Visitors of all ages are allowed in inpatient, maternity, and ambulatory spaces.
- Visitors age 18+ are allowed in perioperative surgical and procedural spaces.
- Visitors age 18+ are allowed to stay overnight; no switching allowed.
- Minors must be attended by an adult aged 18+ at all times.
- Additional visitation and masking precautions may apply to certain patient populations.
- Exceptions to visitation restrictions may be granted based on special circumstances.
Thank you for your support to keep everyone safe and healthy!
Duke Health Completes Acquisition of Lake Norman Regional Medical Center
Duke Health has finalized its $284 million acquisition of Lake Norman Regional Medical Center (LNRMC) and related businesses in Mooresville, N.C., assuming operations on April 1.
During a brief ceremony, the hospital was renamed Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital.
Duke’s acquisition of the 123-bed, acute-care hospital from subsidiaries of Community Health Systems, Inc., represents a significant expansion of Duke Health clinical services outside the greater Triangle area.
“This is an exciting day for Duke Health and the Lake Norman team,” said Craig Albanese, chief executive officer of Duke University Health System (DUHS). “We have a bright future ahead and look forward to bringing the excellence and innovation of Duke Health to enhance the care offered at Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital and clinics.”
Employees and providers have been extended employment offers with Duke, enabling a seamless transition for patients to have continued access to the providers, clinics, and facilities they know and trust. Duke is also providing interim leadership as the search for a new hospital president gets underway.
“We are so excited to be turning the page on the care provided at Lake Norman,” said Randy Marion, chair of the Lake Norman Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees. “The Mooresville community and Iredell County will greatly benefit from Duke Health’s vision for the future and commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.”
Over the next several months, the hospital’s electronic medical records will be integrated into the Duke system, providing patients further access to the full spectrum of Duke Health’s top-ranked specialty care.
Duke Health is a leading academic health system in North Carolina with a vision to improve health outcomes across the region by advancing clinical care, expanding the impact of groundbreaking discoveries, educating and training the next generation of providers, and partnering with communities.
Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital includes 24-hour emergency care, labor and delivery services, cardiology, surgical and orthopedic care, and an outpatient imaging center. The Duke team aims to support and enhance all the hospital’s services in its commitment to keeping high-quality care local.
“Duke Health leadership brings decades of experience in every aspect of health care,” Albanese said. “From clinical quality and safety to operational excellence and strategic planning – we have a legacy of delivering the best care to the communities we serve. We look forward to building a new foundation of excellence in Lake Norman.”
Navigating the Impact of Recent Executive Orders
The following resource page for the latest news and information related to the recent executive orders from the White House is being updated regularly. It includes direct links to policies and guidance documents as they are published. If you have specific questions, please escalate those to your supervisor.
Upcoming Events & Opportunities
Cardiology Grand Rounds
April 8: 2025 ACC Recap with Nishant Shah and Jennifer Rymer. 5 p.m., Zoom only.
If you missed any of our CGRs from the past year, 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
April 9: Board Review with Paula Rambarat and Nishant Shah. Noon, DMP 7W70.
April 11: Nuclear Cardiology Physics and Radiation with Robert Reiman. Noon, Zoom.
April 16: TBD
April 18: No Conference/ Good Friday
April 23: HF/Txp with Joshua Sink. Noon, DMP 7W70.
April 25: DHP Case presentation with Jonathan Kusner. Noon, hybrid: Zoom & DMP 7W70.
April 30: EP with Jawan Abdulrahim and Aarti Thakkar. Noon, DMP 7E39.
Upcoming Duke Heart CMEs
The following CME activities, sponsored by Duke Heart, have been scheduled. Registration coming soon; now open for April 26th and June 7th symposia.
- April 26, 2025: Duke Structural Heart Symposium (live event at Trent Semans Center in Durham). Registration is required; the event is free.
- June 7, 2025: Duke Heart Failure Symposium (live event at Durham Convention Center in Durham). Registration is required.
- October 4, 2025: Duke Cardiac Sonography Symposium (live event at Trent Semans Center)
- October 31, 2025: 17th Annual NC Research Triangle Pulmonary Hypertension Symposium (live event at Durham Convention Center)
New Duke-NUS-Funded Research Opportunities
The Office of Duke-NUS Affairs is accepting applications from Duke University faculty interested in visiting and collaborating with Duke-NUS Medical School. Below are details on two Duke-NUS-funded opportunities.
Duke/Duke-NUS Research Collaboration Pilot Project 2025
Duke University and Duke-NUS Medical School (Duke-NUS) are seeking applications for collaborative research pilot projects that bring together faculty from both institutions. This year’s research theme is “Comparing USA and Singapore Populations Using Novel Technologies and Strategies.”
Duke-NUS Medical School (Duke-NUS) is seeking applications from Duke University faculty interested in visiting and collaborating with Duke-NUS faculty on potential research projects.
This initiative aims to foster partnerships in key basic science areas, including cancer and stem cell biology, neuroscience and behavioral disorders, cardiovascular and metabolic disorders, health services and systems, emerging infectious diseases, and clinical sciences in partnership with SingHealth.
Preparing for Transition from GME to DHIP Attending, April 9
Duke trainees who have accepted or are considering a Duke faculty position may find this event helpful.
This onboarding preparation session is for current Duke trainees who have accepted or are considering a Duke Faculty position. Members of Duke Health’s onboarding team will walk you through the process to prepare you for an efficient and successful transition. It’s an opportunity to meet leadership and network with colleagues who will also be staying at Duke.
When: Wednesday, April 9, 2025 — 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where: Medical Center Amphitheater @ Duke Clinics (Basement level)
Please RSVP by March 31, 2025. Contact: Kylee.Mace@duke.edu.
2025 McGovern Lecture – April 16
The 2025 McGovern Lecture will be delivered by Kimberly D. Manning, MD, Professor of Medicine and Vice Chair, RYSE Diversity, Equity, and Inclusions Initiatives at Emory University Department of Medicine.
#HumanismAlways: Remembering the Person in Front of You
Wednesday, April 16, 5:30 p.m., Great Hall, Trent Semans Center
Reflection and storytelling are integral pieces of medical education and patient care. How we see ourselves, the world, and our patients comes through experiential learning that is strengthened when we pause for deeper meaning. In this lecture, we will explore the importance of recognizing the human in front of us, which can sometimes be the one in the mirror, and all of the richness and growth that can happen if we just pay attention.
Kimberly D. Manning, MD, MACP, is a general internist whose clinical work is provided at Grady Memorial Hospital, Atlanta’s safety net facility, where she has been for over two decades.
The event is free, and registration is required. To learn more, please visit: https://trentcenter.duke.edu/2025-mcgovern-lecture. A reception will follow.
This event is presented by the Trent Center for Bioethics, Humanities, and the History of Medicine and is made possible by the McGovern Prize Endowment. The McGovern Prize is awarded to an individual for outstanding contributions to the art & science of medicine.
Duke SON Global Health Lecture to Feature Sheila Davis, April 17
Duke University School of Nursing’s Office of Global and Community Health Initiatives invites you to attend the 14th Annual Dorothy L. Powell Global Health Lecture, featuring the esteemed Dr. Sheila Davis, Chief Executive Officer at Partners In Health, as the keynote speaker. This event is a unique opportunity to engage with a global leader whose work has profoundly impacted healthcare and advanced health equity worldwide.
The event will be held on Thursday, April 17, 2025, from 1:30-3:30 p.m. The location has not yet been announced.
Dr. Davis’s dedication to improving the lives of individuals and her extensive experience in both clinical and leadership roles make her an ideal speaker for this prestigious lecture series. Her insights will shed light on the critical role healthcare workers play in addressing social determinants of health and resolving pressing global health issues.
Registration is free; register here.
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:
March 28 — Karen Alexander
Texarkana Gazette
New insights into older hearts
March 28 — Robert Califf
CGT Live
Robert M Califf, MD, MACC, on Urgency of Funding and Equity in Neuromuscular Research and Care
March 29 — Pamela Douglas
tctMD
WARRIOR: No Clear Answers on How to Best Treat INOCA
March 31 — Douglas Overbey and Joseph Turek
Medscape
Crescendo juntos: transplante parcial de coração acompanha o desenvolvimento da criança
March 31 — Robert Califf
Medium
The Duality of AI and its imminent doom/utopia for Healthcare
March 31 — Robert Califf
AJMC
Cardiologists’ Goal With AI: Save Time, Save Money, Save Lives
April 1 — Robert Califf
HealthExec
HHS ‘dramatic restructuring’ begins as employees turned away by security
April 3 — Harry Severance
Newsweek
We’re nearing a doctor retirement cliff. Can we survive the fall?
April 3 — Duke University Health System
The Laurenburg Exchange
Scotland Health recognized as Heart Safe Workplace
April 4 — Duke University Health System
News & Observer
Duke Health completes $284 million acquisition of Lake Norman hospital
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