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Landstrom wins 2020 Clinical Scientist Development Award

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.

Faculty Spotlight: Gregory Fleming, MD

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.

Patient's mom illustrates inspiring quotes for pediatric unit

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.

2020 Colin's Kids Foundation awards

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

CHDI "Great Minds Think for Kids" Seminar Series

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.

Spotlight: James Giovan, 2020 King of Hearts

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.

Spotlight: Healing little hearts around the world

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.

Alumni Spotlight: Anne Marie Valente, MD

In this issue, our Alumni Spotlight shines on Anne Marie Valente, MD; section chief, Boston Adult Congenital Heart (BACH) and Pulmonary Hypertension Program; associate professor of medicine and pediatrics, Harvard Medical School; and fellowship director, Adult Congenital Heart Disease Senior Fellowship, Harvard Medical School.