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Company Overview



Name and Mission of the Company


Company Name: Duke University

Mission: To achieve health equity for vulnerable groups and individuals around the world through research, education and partnership.

Founding Information


  • Founded: No information is available

  • Founder(s): No information is available


Key People


  • Vice President for Research & Innovation: Jennifer Lodge, PhD

  • President: No information is available

  • Key Faculty:

  • Paul M. Yen, MD - Professor in the Cardiovascular and Metabolic Disorders Program at Duke-NUS Medical School

  • Iris Padilla - Nursing Professor

  • John Brown - Vice Provost for Arts


Headquarters


  • Location: Durham, North Carolina, United States

  • Main Address: 2080 Duke University Road, Durham, NC 27708


Number of Employees


  • Total Employees: Approximately 47,132


Revenue


  • Revenue: No information is available


Recognitions


  • Known For:

  • World-class institution for teaching, research, and patient care.

  • Integration of service-learning and community engagement.

  • Strong performances in both academics and athletics.





Products and Services



Educational Programs


Master of Science in Global Health


  • High-Level Description: This program aims to prepare students to understand and address health disparities affecting communities around the world.

  • Key Features:

  • Interdisciplinary curriculum

  • Hands-on fieldwork and research opportunities

  • Focus on health equity and global health solutions


Undergraduate, Medical, and Doctoral Education


  • High-Level Description: Diverse degree programs across a broad range of disciplines including humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, and professional fields like law and business.

  • Key Features:

  • Experiential learning opportunities

  • Renowned faculty involvement

  • Global engagement and research


Research Programs


Cardiovascular and Metabolic Research


  • High-Level Description: Programs focus on groundbreaking research in cardiovascular health and metabolic disorders.

  • Key Features:

  • Preclinical and clinical research

  • Interdisciplinary collaborations

  • Use of state-of-the-art facilities and equipment


Brain Cancer Research


  • High-Level Description: Innovative research contributing to therapeutic approaches for brain cancer.

  • Key Features:

  • Clinical trials and new drug development

  • Collaboration with FDA for approvals

  • Extensive patient treatment and care





Recent Developments



New Products Launched


  • Brain Cancer Drug: Recently approved by the FDA, providing new hope for patients.


New Features Added to Existing Products


  • Not Applicable: No information is available


New Partnerships


  • $30 Million Award from The Duke Endowment: To elevate research in computing, artificial intelligence (A.I.), and machine learning.

  • $2 Million Award for "Garden Gateway" Project: Enhancing visitor experience at Sarah P. Duke Gardens.

  • $5 Million for Lilly Library Renovation: Supporting the renovation and expansion of Lilly Library on East Campus.





Events at Duke


  • "Our Movement Starts Here" Film Screening (Sep 12)

  • Art for the Next 100 Years (Sep 27)

  • Black Label Movement Event (Oct 11)





Global Impact


  • Faculty and Student Engagement in 64 Countries

  • 250 External Research Grants with Annual Funding Over $91 Million


Recent Notable Research


  • Liver Disease Treatment: Led to a new drug for liver disease based on old hormone research.

  • Mpox Crisis in Africa Research: Examining the impact of social and political instability on disease spread.