Duke Office of Physician-Scientist Development

We recognize Annika Elstrom and her experience with OPSD’s PUMP program. Mentored by Crystal Tyson, Annika worked with communities at risk for #CKD to improve study design—before launch. Learn more: mailchi.mp/duke/opsd-mar26 #Nephrology #CommunityEngagedResearch #PhysicianScientist

📣 Investing in the future of medical discovery at Duke. OPSD thanks the Nanaline H. Duke Fund for a $11.45M award expanding Strong Start—catalyzing innovative research by early‑career #physicianscientists. Story, Funding, Events, and More: mailchi.mp/duke/opsd-mar26 #MadeForThis

Looking forward to moderating this session! #PhysicianScientist @A_P_S_A @VUMCDiscoveries @DukeOPSD Link to register: medschool.duke.edu/research/resea…

OPSD is now accepting applications for the Poindexter Scholars in Basic Sciences Program! Rising 3rd‑year med students with a Duke laboratory research mentor can apply for awards of $10K–$25K. Deadline: March 15, 2026. Read more in our Feb Newsletter ➡️ mailchi.mp/duke/opsd-feb26

🌟Strong Start Awardee Leah Acker earns the 2025 McKnight Innovator Award! Her work explores the “inflammatory hangover” behind post-op brain fog and tests noninvasive vagus nerve stimulation to protect cognition. More: mailchi.mp/duke/opsd-feb26 #PhysicianScientist #Research

Grateful to the Nanaline H. Duke Fund for renewed support of the Strong Start Program! Physician-scientists like Mara Serbanescu and Jeffrey Russ drive discovery to the bedside to transform patient care. Learn more: 🔗 giving.dukehealth.org/stories/fund-f… #MadeForThis @dukemedicine

Matthew Nuzzolo had an engaging experience investigating the synergistic efficacy of TTK/Mps1 inhibition on aggressive prostate cancer with @EMaciasPhD. Matt aspires to transform medical interventions through health policy research. Read more: mailchi.mp/duke/opsd-jan26 #Biomedical

⏰Apply by Feb 8! OPSD is accepting applications for two #summer #research programs: PUMP for #undergrads and PRIME Summer Academy for #MedicalStudents. Build research skills, explore #PhysicianScientist career paths, and learn at @DukeMedSchool. Details: mailchi.mp/duke/opsd-dec25

Our January newsletter is packed full of insights from the #YoungPhysicianScientistSeries, new funding opportunities, upcoming events, and the latest news. OPSD newsletters are🪡tailored to Duke🩺physician‑scientists🔬. Click to read: mailchi.mp/duke/opsd-jan26 #PhysicianScientist

Join the Young Physician-Scientist Series seminar 'Taking Discovery Science to Clinical Trials' on Jan 23, 3 ET/ 2 CT. Panelists and participants from @washumedicine, @WeillCornell, @UTSWMedCenter, and @VUMCDiscoveries, hosted by @DukeMedSchool. Register: duke.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1R…

OPSD is accepting applications for two paid #summer #STEM #research programs: PRIME PUMP for #undergrads and PRIME Summer Academy for #MedicalStudents. Build research skills, explore #PhysicianScientist career paths, and learn at @DukeMedSchool. Details: mailchi.mp/duke/opsd-dec25

The OPSD & @DukeMedSchool are pleased to announce applications to nurture #PhysicianScientist careers.🔬Strong Start: ~$120K/year for up to 3 years.🧪Technician Support: $25K for one year of research lab support. Read more: mailchi.mp/duke/opsd-dec25 #DukeMed #ResearchFunding

Melissa Marchese @melissamar154 investigated cardiometabolic impacts of antiretrovirals and #PFAS through a medical student scholarship in the @liping_feng lab. Read more about her research journey and involvement with OPSD in our newsletter: mailchi.mp/duke/opsd-nov25 #Biomedical

✨Apply now for Duke PUMP 2026! ✅$7000 stipend ✅Mentored research in #urology & #nephrology ✅Clinical #shadowing ✅Professional development didactic sessions & virtual seminars 🗓️Apply by Feb 8: yojo.center/duke/OPSDPUMP #undergraduates #summer #research #Health #DukeMedSchool

The OPSD November newsletter is packed full of insights from the Fall Mini-Symposium, funding opportunities, upcoming events, and news and announcements. Our newsletters are 🪡tailored to 🩺physician-scientists🔬. Click to read: mailchi.mp/duke/opsd-nov25

We welcomed 25 new members of the Robert J. #LefkowitzSociety at the #Duke #OPSD Physician- Scientist Fall Symposium. The event featured a keynote from Nobel Laurate Dr. Robert Lefkowitz & presentations from Drs. Jenny O’Brien and Michael Forrester. Thanks to everyone who joined!

Join us for the next Young Physician-Scientist Series seminar 'Building a diverse funding portfolio' on Nov. 19 3 CT, 4 ET with panelists and participants @DukeMedSchool, @WeillCornell, @UTSWMedCenter , and @VUMCDiscoveries, hosted by @WashUDPS. Register: wustl.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6y…

🎉 Darien Birks explored kidney disease research through the PRIME PUMP program, gaining lab skills and mentorship in the @GbadegesinLab. He aims to become a physician-scientist! Learn more: mailchi.mp/duke/opsd-sept… #PRIMEPUMP #BiomedicalResearch

🎉 Celebrate Duke’s physician-scientist community at OPSD Fall Mini-Symposium on Nov 11, 4–6 PM (MSRBIII Rm 1125)! Featuring Nobel Laureate Dr. Lefkowitz @robertjlefkowi1, research talks & awardee recognition.🥙All Duke trainees/faculty welcome! Read more: mailchi.mp/duke/opsd-sept…

We featured @AlexandriaSoto_ an exceptional third-year medical student and Poindexder scholar in the OPSD September Newsletter. Alex works with @mghartwigmd in @DukeSurgery. Learn more about Alex's research experience and surgeon-scientist journey: mailchi.mp/duke/opsd-sept…