First Master’s Students Begin Two-Year Program
Pop Health’s inaugural class of Master of Science students has arrived from as far away as Tanzania and as close as Durham.
Nidhi Sachdeva Takes on New Role with Safe States Alliance
Population Health Science's Nidhi Sachdeva, MPH, was voted to this year's Safe States Alliance Executive Committee. The organization’s goal is to be the leader and driving force in understanding and preventing injuries and violence. Read more about their mission.
Passing on Pharmaceutical Rebates to Patients
Are the sick subsidizing the healthy with our current pharmaceutical rebate system? In their blog post for the PhRMA Foundation, Leah Zullig, PhD, and team explain that a new proposed rebate rule could right this wrong.
Dr. Amy Corneli Takes on AIDS Research Role
Dr. Amy Corneli was named the new Director of Duke's Center for AIDS Research Social and Behavioral Sciences Core. Read more about the Core's mission.
Dr. Helene Vilme Works to Promote Healthy Eating
Dr. Helene Vilme was awarded funding for her project, "Heart Healthy U: A Multimedia Campaign Pilot Study to Promote Heart Healthy Behaviors among College Students.
Duke Researchers Help Define National Caregiver Strategy
Dr. Nina Sperber and team use lessons learned to define a national caregiver strategy.
Complexity Science Provides Lessons In Team-Based Care
Using complexity science to find the "gold standard" in team-based care, Dr. Courtney Van Houtven and team look at improving team connections, information flow, and the inclusion of diverse perspectives. Read more in the June issue of Health Affairs.
Tomi Akinyemiju, PhD Researches Multiple Dimensions That Impact Ovarian Cancer Treatment Quality and Survival
With an interest in the social determinants of ovarian cancer treatment and survival disparities among black and white women, Dr. Tomi Akinyemiju’s NIH R01 research grant will identify and quantify multiple healthcare access dimensions contributing to racial differences in ovarian cancer care and survival. Read More
Sudha Raman, PhD, and Team Drive the Point Home
Dr. Sudha Raman and team deliver actionable approaches to lessen the traffic crash risk of adolescents with ADHD in a "Pediatrics" commentary.
Michaela Dinan, PhD, Featured on NIH New Grantee Website
There have always been disparities in cancer treatment based on geography, race, and income. Dr. Dinan’s new R01 NIH grant will investigate if inequalities persist with the emergence of oral anti-cancer agents that combat renal cell carcinoma. Read More