Philanthropy
The practice of Medical Genetics is a tremendously gratifying yet
demanding discipline. As one of the nation’s leaders in this important
medical discipline, Duke’s Division of Medical Genetics is providing
state-of-the-art medical care to our patients with any variety of
genetic diseases. Philanthropic support from both foundations and
individuals—in gifts both large and small—play an essential role in
fostering these efforts. Many of the children and adults we diagnose
discover that many of their medical concerns can, at present, only be
treated supportively, rather than cured. Our faculty and staff have
dedicated their professional development to address this need.
Currently, our division fosters training as well as clinical and basic
research initiatives that will lead to cures for a number of disorders in dire need of such efforts.
What Your Support Can Do
Clinical and Basic Biomedical Research
The Duke Division of Medical Genetics pushes the envelope relative to the development of new
therapies for genetic diseases that only a few years ago were thought
to be untreatable. The efforts required to achieve these results are
great, and biomedical research is costly. Individual projects can
cost more than a million dollars, and the early, small-scale studies
that could yield exciting discoveries—as well as translational research
to turn them into promising new treatments—are usually not funded by
federal support. Philanthropic support continues to be essential for further the development of the research that
has already benefited so many people and offers the potential to
benefit thousands more.
Patient Support
Medical Genetics patients and their families require a broad array of
services to help them cope with the challenges associated with a
genetic diagnosis. To meet those needs, we offer abroad array of
genetic counseling services and extensive initiatives in patient and
family education. These critical services are oftentimes not
reimbursable by insurance companies or governmental agencies.
Philanthropic gifts make it possible for us to provide all the services
that will help ensure the best outcomes for patients and families
dealing with genetic illnesses.
To make a gift or to obtain details about particular programs or
activities you may wish to support, please call 919-684-2036 or submit
the contact form below.
