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Duke Surgery Ranks First Nationwide in NIH Funding

The Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research has released its 2018 rankings of NIH funding for basic and clinical science departments, revealing that Duke Surgery ranks highest nationwide with more than $30 million in funding committed to research.

Dynamic Equilibrium: Finding Balance for the Surgeon–Scientist

With a buzzing phone and dinging inbox repeatedly begging for her attention, Dr. Georgia Beasley momentarily tunes out the chaos to discuss the journey that led to her current position at Duke. Here, she splits her time between treating melanoma patients in the clinic and researching novel treatments for the disease in the laboratory.

Cynthia Shortell, MD, Named Chair-Elect of American Venous Forum Committee

Congratulations to Cynthia Shortell, MD, Professor and Chief of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, for being named Chair-Elect of the Guidelines Committee for the American Venous Forum (AVF).

Founded in 1987, the AVF is dedicated to improving care for patients with venous and lymphatic disease. As a forum, the AVF provides interactive education for physicians and fellows, provides an online venous registry, and works to increase patient outreach through improved screening.

Cloud-Based 3D Imaging Enhances Endovascular Aneurysm Repair

Photo: Dr. Kevin Southerland, General Surgery Chief Resident, inserts a stent graft using CYDAR imaging

In April, Duke vascular surgeons introduced novel 3D imaging that harnesses the power of the cloud to facilitate endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR).

Dr. Ellen Dillavou Appointed to Editorial Board for Journal of Vascular Surgery: Venous and Lymphatic Disorders

Dr. Ellen D. Dillavou, Associate Professor, Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, was recently appointed to the Editorial Board of the Journal of Vascular Surgery: Venous and Lymphatic Disorders. Dr. Dillavou has also been elected to be president of the Vein Center Board of Directors for the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission. The commission accredits vein centers that manage superficial venous disorders. 

Congratulations to Dr. Dillavou for these two achievements!

Dr. Cynthia Shortell Selected as Diversity Committee Chair of the Southern Association for Vascular Surgery

Cynthia Shortell, MD, Chief of the Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, has been named Chair of the Diversity Committee for the Southern Association for Vascular Surgery (SAVS). The SAVS was established to promote the art and science of vascular surgery and to further education in the comprehensive care of vascular disease, including disorders of the arteries, veins, lymphatics and microcirculation exclusive of the heart and brain. Dr.