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ALT Collage from the Duke PUMP Program Summer Research Final Presentations, featuring scholars presenting kidney-related research to an audience in a classroom setting. The center image shows Duke PUMP scholars standing with members of the program leadership team following the presentations.
ALT Promotional graphic for the American Society for Clinical Investigation (ASCI) Physician-Scientist Support Fellowship. The graphic features the ASCI logo and highlights a prestigious medical school gap-year opportunity. Listed benefits include a $42,000 stipend, $8,000 for health insurance and travel, attendance at the AAP/ASCI/APSA Joint Meeting, and professional development from leading physician-scientists. The graphic encourages Duke medical students to apply for the Duke nomination by October 1. Decorative stethoscope and microscope icons appear in the bottom corners.
ALT Collage of students and staff touring a medical simulation lab, trying virtual reality headsets and viewing 3D anatomy displays. The collage also includes a group photo outdoors at Duke Lemur Center in front of a colorful nature center sign and a Duke PUMP program logo in the lower-right corner.
ALT Student feature highlighting Jackson Cathey, a Poindexter Scholarship recipient conducting third-year medical student research in the Neill Li Laboratory. The graphic includes a professional headshot of Jackson Cathey in a blue suit and tie, along with illustrations of a stethoscope, microscope, and neuron that reflect the medical and research focus of the scholarship and laboratory.
ALT Graphic on a dark blue background celebrating the 2026 Research in Residency Technician Support Awardees (R38/R25). Six professional headshots are arranged in two rows with names and departments listed below each photo. Awardees are Abigail Benkert (Surgery), Adrian Camarena (Surgery), Christopher Bassil (Pediatrics), Lauren West-Livingston (Surgery), Aurian Garcia Gonzalez (Surgery), and Matthew Pun (Pediatrics). A Duke OPSD logo appears on a teal panel along the left side of the graphic.
ALT Duke PUMP 2026 scholars participate in professional development sessions in a classroom setting. The collage shows scholars working in small groups, engaging in an interactive clinical research activity, and attending faculty-led presentations on scientific reading, clinical research, science communication, and effective visual communication. The Duke PUMP logo appears at the top right panel of the image.
ALT Promotional graphic for the Paired Undergraduate Mentoring Program (PUMP) 2026 featuring six participant headshots arranged in two rows on a dark blue background. The graphic includes the Duke OPSD logo on the left and lists each participant's name, institution, and laboratory affiliation. Top row: Juwan Kim (Brown University, Odom Lab), Luna Chen (Washington University in St. Louis, Gbadegesin Lab), and Kejsi Metko (Macaulay Honors College, Yang Lab). Bottom row: Eiry Du (Duke University, Rothberg Lab), Mykenzi Davis-Cowart (NCCU, Edmonston Lab), and Owais Kamran (Wake Forest University, Musah Lab). The title at the top reads, “Paired Undergraduate Mentoring Program (PUMP)-2026.”
ALT Graphic promoting the PRIME PUMP Uronephrology Program undergraduate research experience. The design features a cutout photo of a student standing with arms crossed inside a teal circle. Text reads: “PRIME PUMP URONEPHROLOGY PROGRAM,” “UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH,” “GBADEGESIN LABORATORY,” and “CALEB SPRUILL.” Medical and research-themed illustrations, including a stethoscope, microscope, and kidney icon, surround the student on a light gray background.
ALT Graphic from Duke Office of Physician-Scientist Development (OPSD) recognizing the 2026 OPSD Technician Support Awardees. A navy blue background with the OPSD logo on the left displays headshots and affiliations of five award recipients: Yike Jiang (Pediatrics), James Harris (Ophthalmology), Sonali Bracken (Medicine, Rheumatology), Oleg Alekseev (Ophthalmology), and Zachary Lorsch (Medicine, Gastroenterology). Header reads, “Congratulations to the 2026 OPSD Technician Support Awardees.”
ALT Duke Strong Start program participants gather for a group dinner at a restaurant in Durham. Approximately 12 attendees are seated around a long table with dinner plates, beverages, and takeout containers visible. The restaurant features wood-paneled walls, booth seating, and a welcoming dining atmosphere that supports networking and community building among Duke colleagues.
ALT Graphic promoting the PRIME PUMP Uronephrology Program in undergraduate research at Duke. The left side features the program title in large blue text, along with icons of a stethoscope, microscope, and cells. The right side shows a portrait of Steven Yang, a young man wearing a blue collared shirt, set against a teal circular background, with his name displayed below.
ALT Graphic with a dark blue background and Duke OPSD branding on the left. Large text reads, “Congratulations to the 2026 Strong Start Awardees.” Five professional headshots are displayed with names and departments: Eugene Vaios, Radiation Oncology; Christopher Reed, Surgery; Michael T. Forrester, Medicine, Pulmonary; George Cortina, Anesthesiology; Krista Haines, Surgery.
ALT Speakers presenting at the meeting with heads of audience members are seen looking at outcomes for the Strong Start program.
