DCI study led by Gayathri Devi, PhD, finds chronic stresses such as racism and poverty alter cellular functions that promote tumor growth and proliferation
Donald McDonnell, PhD, associate director for Translational Research, DCI, receives prestigious St. Patrick's Day Irish science medal for contributions to academia and industry.
For Melinda Rittenhouse, an MBC survivor & member of an artists' collective that recently exhibited their work at Duke Hospital, the fact it was here "meant even more."
Susan Dent, MD, FRCPC, associate director, Clinical Research, DCI Breast Cancer Disease Group, has joined the Duke IBC Consortium as clinical director.
The grandfather of breast surgical oncologist Hannah Woriax, MD, was the first Native American to graduate from the Duke Med School and train in Family Medicine.
On Feb. 2 at noon, the Southeastern American Indian Cancer Health Equity Partnership hosts DCI breast surgeon Hannah Woriax, MD, for a virtual lecture (with CME credit available).
The burden of care after breast cancer treatment is on oncologists, other specialists & primary care providers. Here's a new Duke-edited guide for treating survivors.
In October, the DCI Office of Health Equity & the Mexican Consulate in Raleigh brought awareness to breast, uterine, and cervical cancer detection and prevention.
Former Blue Devil Maggie DiNome, MD, a breast surgical oncologist, joined Duke from UCLA as medical director of Wake County Breast Cancer Services and as a professor of Surgery.
Haley Moss, MD, MBA, will work to expand access to care for women veterans through teleoncology and clinical trials in new role at the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs.
A DCI breast cancer care team joins forces with a genetics counselor to treat mother with high-risk genetic syndrome; prompting testing and preventative screening for her kids.
The metastatic breast cancer research grants, made possible by Susan G. Komen, bring together patient advocates and DCI & UNC Lineberger investigators.
"What's Best For Breasts? A Conversation with Duke Clinicians" was held online on Oct. 2. Topics included imaging, genetic testing, breast cancer risk assessment & prevention.
For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Duke Women's Cancer Care Raleigh to host community event with mammograms and activities centered on women's health, Oct. 9.
This OHE-hosted talk featured director of the Patierno/George/Freedman Lab Jennifer Freedman, PhD, and postdocs Tyler Allen, PhD, and Sean Piwarski, PhD.
The 2021 (virtual) Triangle Race for the Cure, presented by DCI, will be held on May 1, but there are many fun activities to try in April to support the cause.
For breast cancer patient Erin Hatcher, participating in a research study to learn about the potential for heart-related side effects of chemotherapy is a “win-win” situation to protect her health in the future.
Susan Dent, MD, co-director of the Duke Cardio-Oncology Program, is a leading international expert in the field. She is also associate director of Clinical Research in DCI's Breast Program.
The NAI recognizes academic inventors for their spirit of innovation in creating or facilitating outstanding inventions that have made a tangible impact on the quality of life, economic development and welfare of society.
You can count on one hand the number of times a young graduate student finds a drug, then the drug is patented, licensed, and in a phase 2 trial within a couple years.
The American Cancer Society has a long history of awarding grants to DCI researchers as they work to better understand the complexities of cancer and develop new treatments.