News and Events

This week's Faculty Spotlight shines on Jennifer Peterson, MD, assistant professor of pediatrics in the Division of Neonatology.

The Duke CTSA KL2 program provides training opportunities and protected research effort for junior investigators. KL2 scholars will leave the 3-year program equipped with the skills to be successful, independent investigators, making contributions across the spectrum of clinical and translational science.

Many problems can arise in very low-birth-weight (VLBW) infants, but one common virus has been shown in a new study to increase hearing and respiratory problems, as well as extend hospital stays after birth.

A research team funded by the National Institutes of Health has updated an online tool to provide information for clinicians and parents on outcomes for extremely preterm infants.

The Spina Bifida Association (SBA) announced its inaugural group of 31 clinics from across the country, including Duke Children's, that met 10 standards identified as best practices to care for people with spina bifida.

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.