The Duke University School of Medicine comprises 24 clinical and basic science departments consisting of more than 2,500 faculty, 500 medical and 800 health professions students, more than 1000 residents and fellows, and nearly 600 PhD students. The school’s strong emphasis on research to improve clinical outcomes encourages collaborations among faculty members, departments, and other schools at the university and has resulted in the development of numerous centers and institutes.
Basic Science Departments
Chair: Richard Brennan, PhD
Assistant: Peggy Wilkison
Business Manager: Esther Self
Office: 255B Nanaline H. Duke
Campus PO Box: DUMC 3711
Phone: (919) 681-8804
FAX: (919) 684-8885
The Department of Biochemistry is engaged in cutting-edge research that clarifies the molecular nature of biological processes with a vision of making key discoveries that will transform our molecular understanding of fundamental life processes and ultimately enhance human health. The department is composed of 18 primary faculty members and 12 secondary members from other departments throughout Duke University. Currently, there are 70 students in the Biochemistry Graduate Program and 22 postdoctoral fellows and research associates.
Chair: David Page
Assistant: Terry Hales
Senior Business Manager: Monica Elam
Office: 11072 Hock Plaza, Suite 1102
Campus PO Box: 2721
Phone: (919) 668-8828
The Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics (B&B) in the Duke University School of Medicine brings together a diverse group of faculty who are committed to improving biomedical research and human health through the application of quantitative science and the incorporation of innovative technologies. We engage broadly across the School, the Duke Health System, the University, our region and the world to transform healthcare by conceptualizing, designing and validating appropriate methods, algorithms, tools and applications, advocating for the appropriate application of quantitative science, and training and educating the next generation of informed, ethical leaders in biostatistics, genomics, biomedical informatics, and health data science. The department currently has more than 55 faculty members and offers four graduate programs, the PhD and Master of Biostatistics, the Clinical Research Training Program (CRTP) and the Master of Management in Clinical Informatics (MMCi).
Clinical Science Departments
Chair: Joseph P. Mathew, MD, MHSc, MBA
Assistant: Melinda Macalino
Business Manager: John Borrelli
Office: 5692 HAFS Building
Campus PO Box: 3094
Phone: (919) 681-6646
FAX: (919) 681-2923
The Department of Anesthesiology is composed of 12 clinical divisions and eight centers and programs. The department’s mission is to provide extraordinary care through a unique culture of innovation, education, research, and professional growth. The department is fueled by the unfettered ambition of faculty, staff, and trainees at Duke University Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, clinics in Mebane, and the Davis Ambulatory Surgery Center.