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The weeks and months leading to surgery or an invasive procedure can be a pivotal time for many patients. Facing a new diagnosis and navigating multiple health appointments can create additional demands upon a patient’s lifestyle that can feel overwhelming. Yet, achieving the best possible outcome often requires preparation that begins long before the day of surgery, and continues after it ends.
How Duke’s Moon Helps Civilians Orbit Earth
With civilian space travel now occurring on a seemingly regular basis—seven rockets with civilian crews and passengers launched in 2021 alone—the expertise of Dr. Richard Moon is uniquely in demand.
SHAPING THE FUTURE OF ANESTHESIOLOGY: Faculty Spotlight
Whenever opportunity knocks, she says “yes” and opens the door. Elizabeth B. Malinzak, MD, says opportunity is everywhere, one just needs the vision to recognize it and the courage to go after it.
Innovative Research X3
Providing state-of-the-art methodology for clinical, basic science and translational research empowers Duke Anesthesiology to explore revolutionary clinical inquiries by using innovative investigation methods.
Through significant research in neuroscience, molecular biology, molecular and human pharmacology endeavors, our team is making crucial advancements for patients worldwide.
Alumni Notes: Q&A with Dr. Laura Niklason
Dr. Laura Niklason is an internationally-renowned physician-scientist whose groundbreaking research in vascular and lung tissue engineering led her to become a world leader in regenerative medicine.
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