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This week's Faculty Spotlight shines on Patsy Park, MD, assistant professor of pediatrics in the Division of Cardiology. Park talks to us about her responsibilities as a pediatric cardiologist who also specializes in fetal cardiology and the wide range of patients she sees in the course of a typical day. She also talks about how she became interested in congenital heart disease and what inspired her to go to medical school.

The Doris Duke Charitable Foundation (DDCF) recently announced the 17 physician scientists, including Andrew Landstrom, MD, PhD, assistant professor of pediatrics and cell biology, who are each receiving a 2020 Clinical Scientist Development Award of $495,000 over three years.

This week's Faculty Spotlight shines on Gregory Fleming, MD, associate professor of pediatrics in the Division of Cardiology. Fleming talks to us about how he became interested in pediatric cardiology, his current interest in rotational angiography and three-dimensional fusion imaging in the cath lab, and how COVID-19 has affected his work and personal life.

Andrew Landstrom, MD, PhD, assistant professor of pediatrics and cell biology, has been named associate director of the Duke Pediatric Research Scholars Program for Physician-Scientist Development (DPRS), effective July 1, 2020.

While visiting her son at Duke University Hospital's pediatric cardiac intensive care unit, one mother would take out her drawing pad and begin Bible journaling. It's a practice that involves writing and illustrating inspirational religious quotes.

Two members of the Department of Pediatrics and one member of the Department of Medicine have received Colin's Kids Foundation awards.

The goal of the Children’s Health & Discovery initiative (CHDI) is to foster multidisciplinary and innovative research that will positively impact childhood and lifelong health.

James Giovan is a fighter. In his short 15 months of life he has become known for being an old soul, a grumpy grandpa, and the boy with the most wonderfully warm smile.

Offering comprehensive care for patients and families, the Duke Pediatric and Congenital Heart Center is a national leader in clinical care, research, and patient advocacy.

This week's Spotlight shines on a team from Duke University Hospital that recently traveled to La Paz, Bolivia on a medical mission trip. The group included Dr. Andrew Lodge, pediatric heart surgeon; Michelle Figuerres, OR nurse; Rachel Gambino, perfusionist and Christopher Lappe, respiratory therapist.