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We have created a collaborative powerhouse as adaptive and multiform as cancer itself––audacious, evolving and unconventional. Is the risk higher? Yes.
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We have created a collaborative powerhouse as adaptive and multiform as cancer itself––audacious, evolving, unconventional––at the center of a world-renowned university and medical center. This is how we’re changing the rules on cancer. Critical Mass of Talent
At Duke we know something about building great teams. Rising stars and renowned leaders alike come here to join DCI’s global front-runners in science, medicine and technology. We recruit and encourage these tenacious investigators and physicians with an ethos of original thinking and collaboration to accelerate and expand their pioneering work. Game-Changing Research
We take the road less traveled to find breakthrough discoveries. Inspired by the bravery of our patients, we have become unafraid to pursue even outrageous possibilities. And sometimes we fall short. But when we succeed, we give the world the kind of breakthroughs that don’t always occur in other laboratories. Synchronous Collaborations
We are moving further, faster and with greater purpose. We draw from Duke’s entire pool of world-class talent and resources to create non-linear exchanges of knowledge and innovation. By doing so, we exponentially increase the probability of advances to transform cancer prevention, treatments and survivorship. Integrated Patient Care
A ground-breaking model for patient care is being fostered here. We organized our flagship cancer center to assemble each patient’s entire clinical team and treatment resources in a single state-of-the-art facility. With a total integration of clinical research, treatment and support services to deliver cancer care as it should be. Support our Work! http://bit.ly/1OmtPna

To learn more about cancer care at Duke, visit https://www.dukemedicine.org/treatments/cancer.

01/13/2026

DCI has launched the Pancreatic Cancer Center, a multidisciplinary hub that seeks to improve outcomes for patients with or at risk for pancreatic cancer through prevention, early detection, and treatment.

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01/07/2026

Triple-negative represents a heterogeneous group of tumors that, until now, have largely been treated the same way. Researchers at DCI are working to change that.

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Triple-negative breast cancer represents a heterogeneous group of tumors that, until now, have largely been treated the same way. Researchers at DCI are working to change that.

01/02/2026

Decades of investment in HIV science has reshaped medicine beyond the virus itself, including powering modern cancer immunotherapies and accelerating gene & vaccine technologies for cancer treatments.

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A new Nature Medicine paper highlights how 40 years of HIV research reshaped far more than the fight against one virus. What began as an urgent global health response helped fuel breakthroughs that now power treatments for cancer, tuberculosis, hepatitis, and even COVID-19 — thanks to sustained U....

12/29/2025

The DCI Supportive Care and Survivorship Center provides cancer support and survivorship services to patients and their families.

Learn more about the services available through the center:

The Center provides cancer support and survivorship services to patients and their families. Our goal is to wrap these individuals in a community of support while providing high-quality services that improve health outcomes.

12/26/2025

Lifesaving treatments like cancer-fighting drugs often begin as research in a university lab. Find out more about the process of research funding and how research saves lives through this animated explainer video.

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Quick Learner: What Is The Life Cycle of a Biomedical Research Grant Published November 19, 2025 Credits University Communications and Marketing Tags Duke Research Saves Lives Research Cancer-fighting drugs, medical devices like asthma inhalers, and new approaches to heart transplants – these are ...

12/19/2025

DCI's Trudy Oliver, PhD, was featured in the People Behind the Science podcast discussing her research into small cell .

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Listen to the Episode Below (0:38:56) 0.75x 1x 1.25x 1.5x 2x 0:000:38:56 842: Dr. Trudy Oliver: Investigating the Biology and Origins of Small Cell Lung Cancer Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsSpotifyPlayer EmbedShare Leave a ReviewListen in a New WindowDownloadSoundCloudStitcherSubscribe on AndroidSubs...

12/15/2025

DCI hosted the White Ribbon Ceremony on Nov. 19 at Duke Raleigh Hospital as part of the White Ribbon Project, which promotes awareness of . Duke received these commemorative ribbons in recognition of its work for lung cancer care, research, and survivorship.

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12/12/2025

Last week's Tree of Hope Lighting Ceremony honored and remembered loved ones, patients, staff, family, and friends whose lives have been touched by cancer. Thanks to everyone who came out to help make this year's event special.

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12/09/2025

Congratulations to DCI's Diane Reidy-Lagunes, MD, and Jennifer Plichta, MD, on being featured in OncoDaily's list of 100 Influential Women in Oncology. 🎉

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100 Influential Women in Oncology: Key Opinion Leaders to Follow on Social Media in 2025 / 100 Influential Women, 100 Influential Women in Oncology, 1000

12/03/2025

Join us tomorrow night for the Tree of Hope Lighting Ceremony. Hear this year's message of hope from patients and staff who provide unwavering, compassionate care.

The program begins at 5:30 p.m. at the Duke Cancer Center in Durham.

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Join us at the Duke Cancer Center on Thursday, Dec. 4 at 5:30 p.m. for an evening of tribute and connection. The Tree of Hope shines as a symbol of unity and healing. Hear heartfelt messages from patients and care teams honoring all touched by cancer.

12/02/2025

Radiotheranostics is a rapidly evolving field that combines targeted imaging and therapy using radiolabeled molecules. At DCI, researchers are exploring new opportunities for this therapeutic approach in prostate and neuroendocrine cancer care through strategic clinical trials and interdisciplinary collaboration.

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At Duke Cancer Institute, researchers are exploring new opportunities for radiotheranostics in prostate and neuroendocrine cancer care through strategic clinical trials and interdisciplinary collaboration.

12/01/2025

Four DCI members were named among Clarivate's Highly Cited Researchers list for 2025. These researchers have multiple publications which rank in the top one percent by citation in their fields.

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Duke University School of Medicine

Four Duke Cancer Institute members were named among Clarivate's Highly Cited Researchers list for 2025.

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Durham, NC
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https://www.dukehealth.org/treatments/cancer

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