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We Are Outrageously Ambitious

At Duke Health, we aim high. It’s in our blood: when James B. Duke founded Duke University, he said he wanted it to be home to the best academic medical institution in the Southeast. Within 10 years it was among the best in the nation. Now it’s one of the best in the world.

Guided by a succession of visionary leaders and driven by a commitment to serve society, we set bold goals and push the boundaries of what is possible. Our ambition fuels groundbreaking research, innovative treatments, pioneering solutions, and a vision for a healthier future for all. We’re setting the new standard for how we treat the most serious diseases and equipping the leaders who will revolutionize the field.


Philanthropy in Action: A Conversation with Dr. Manesh Patel
Dean Klotman and Manesh Patel, MD discuss the transformative role of philanthropy in advancing cardiovascular research and care at Duke. Their conversation highlights how the university's recent MADE FOR THIS fundraising campaign is fueling innovation, collaboration, and purpose-driven support to shape the future of heart health.
Duke Health Celebrates the MADE FOR THIS Campaign
More than 300 volunteers and friends joined Duke Health leaders, faculty, students, and staff for a special weekend May 1-3 highlighting the critical role of philanthropy in driving  innovation, discovery, and patient care. 
Symposium Highlights Cutting-Edge Research
Duke University School of Medicine’s research symposium showcased how discovery science, AI, technology, and translation are driving progress on some of the biggest challenges in biomedical science.
Unlocking the Secrets of the Brain
Scientists at Duke are inventing novel approaches to understand the inner workings of the brain and to create ever more effective ways to repair and restore it.

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