Improving Lives and Fostering Innovation
#1
in NIH funding
among academic surgery departments
$75M+
managed annually
for research grants and clinical trials
15K+ enrolled
participants
in over 300 active clinical trials
700+ annual
publications
in peer-reviewed journals and publications
80 principal
investigators
and full-time research faculty
124 issued
patents
and 40 currently licensed technologies
A History of Groundbreaking Innovation
Since the department's inception, Duke Surgery's core research mission has been driven by surgeons, scientists, and innovators who seek to gain insights and knowledge that can then be translated into clinical solutions, impacting the lives of millions around the world.
A Culture of Responsible Science
Duke Surgery is made up of several service cores and robust administrative teams that ensure that all research, from bench to bedside, is conducted efficiently, responsibly, ethically, and safely.
Collaborate with Duke Surgery
If you are interested in collaborating with Duke Surgery and taking part in life-saving research initiatives, contact Jennifer Janes at jennifer.janes@duke.edu.
Undergraduate, graduate, and medical students interested in joining a lab should reach out to the individual laboratory's Principal Investigator(s) and/or program manager.