N.C. ready to lead in reducing heat risk
Extreme heat is a growing public health threat, hitting outdoor workers, older adults, and people in rural or low-income communities the hardest. Duke University School of Medicine researchers say North Carolina is well positioned to lead efforts to reduce that impact, building on the state’s Heat Health Alert System and the NC DETECT surveillance platform.
Brinkley-Rubinstein named as NAM Emerging Leader in Medicine
Lauren Brinkley-Rubinstein, PhD, MS, MA, professor in population health sciences, has been selected to the
Akinyemiju honored with 2026 Faculty Award
Tomi Akinyemiju, PhD, received the Career Research Mentoring Award in Health Equity and Healthcare Disparities.
Graduation 2026: Congratulations to PopHealth Graduates
Congratulations to the 13 students in the Master of Science in Population Health Science Program and the three PhD students who graduated Sunday, May 10, 2026. They were among the 464 students from the Duke University School of Medicine who graduated, marking the successful culmination of their hard work and dedication.
Duke study offers new clues for designing better produce prescription programs
A “produce prescription” is a promising Food ‑ is ‑ Medicine approach that provides direct resources to help families afford healthy foods.
Elizabeth Rojo to serve on student think tank
Doctoral candidate Elizabeth Rojo, MA, has been selected from a highly competitive pool of applicants as part of the American Journal of Public Healt
Tyler Cope Plays Key Role in Duke’s CPR Training Record Attempt
On February 25, 2026, North Carolinians have a shot at making history. Duke School of Medicine is leading a statewide effort to break the world record for the most people trained in hands-only CPR in a single day.
How climate disasters threaten the health of incarcerated people
A new Duke University School of Medicine study reveals how climate disasters intensify the already harsh conditions faced by people who are incarcerated. Published in the journal, SSM - Qualitative Research in Health, the researchers examined how climate disasters, such as hurricanes, floods, and extreme heat, uniquely impact individuals who are incarcerated, especially in settings lacking basic protections.