Peter Allen Named Chair of Surgery
Peter J. Allen, MD, a nationally known surgical oncologist and leader in cancer care, has been named the new chair of the Department of Surgery in the School of Medicine, effective August 25, 2025.
The appointment was shared with the School of Medicine community today by Dean Mary E. Klotman, MD, Duke University’s executive vice president for health affairs, and Craig Albanese, MD, MBA, chief executive officer for Duke University Health System.
Duke Performs First Successful BrioVAD Implant as Part of National Heart Failure Trial
The Duke Department of Surgery has successfully completed its first implantation of the BrioVAD™ Left Ventricular Assist System, marking a major milestone in the national INNOVATE Trial. The procedure aims to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of this advanced device in patients with advanced heart failure.
