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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.

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.

Members of the Duke Department of Pediatrics helped advance the practice and profession of academic general pediatrics at the 2020 Academic Pediatric Association Region IV meeting in Charlottesville, February 8-9.

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.

The following are new and competing renewal awards made to faculty in the Department of Pediatrics through the month of January 2020.

The Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty Advancement hosts the Faculty Advancement and Success (FAS) Workshop Series, which provides learning opportunities, resources, and networking for all faculty at Duke.

In the chaotic aftermath of the deadly gas explosion that rocked downtown Durham on April 10, 2019, Ellen Medearis, vice president for Duke Health Development and Alumni Affairs, saw the depth of the bond between members of her team.

On Tuesday, February 11, an interdisciplinary group of Duke researchers and clinicians launched the Duke Sexual and Gender Minority Health Program at a day-long symposium on the Duke campus.

The Duke University School of Medicine’s Office of Diversity & Inclusion established the Michelle Winn Inclusive Excellence Award to recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to diversity and inclusion within the Duke University School of Medicine community.