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Angela McCall, PhD, postdoctoral fellow in the laboratory of Mai ElMallah, MBBCh, was nominated for the Staff Spotlight by her mentor and colleagues:

Congratulations to Pediatrics Residents Amy Berkman, MD, and Lee McDaniel, MD, who received R38 grants through the Duke SCI-StARR program and the Duke Office of Physician Scientist Development (OSPD).

The Department of Pediatrics Research Retreat will be held on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 from 11:30 am to 5:30 pm. This annual event offers the opportunity for students, postdoctoral fellows, clinical fellows, residents, research assistants, research associates, research scientists and faculty members in the department to engage in collaborative discussions and showcase current research.

“Brenda Armstrong was a passionate advocate for social justice and her life exemplified that commitment. She was passionate about people, especially young people, and she committed her life to helping ensure every person was valued, treated with respect, and offered opportunities to learn and prosper.”

Forbes has named Duke University one of the “Best Employers for Diversity” in 2020, the second consecutive year.  

A special light display in Oxford Park, created by Senior Business Manager Christy Ragan and her family, is about more than the joy of the holiday season, it tells the story of a family giving back to Duke Children’s.

This week's Faculty Spotlight shines on Monica Lemmon, MD, assistant professor of pediatrics in the Division of Neurology. Lemmon talks to us about how, during recruitment, she was immediately impressed by the collaborative spirit at Duke, and how she knew she wanted to be a doctor since the age of 6.

The Society for Pediatric Research (SPR) recently announced Sallie Permar, MD, PhD, as the recipient of the 2020 SPR Award in honor of E. Mead Johnson, the most prestigious honor bestowed by the society.

Four strains of the influenza virus have been identified through lab tests as circulating across the United States so far this flu season. This year's vaccine has two of them.

This week’s Faculty Spotlight shines on Joanne Band, MD, a general pediatrician at Duke Children's Primary Care, who sees children from birth through college. She discusses her approach with patients and families and what she loves most about her job.