@DukeU’s academic and outreach center in DC. Influencing federal policy through advocacy, research, and thoughtful dialogue
Joined October 2010
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Jun 5
We have been so pleased to welcome both
@DukeSanford Executive MPA cohorts during their residency over the last week, including mid-career leaders from across sectors as they deepen their policy skills and engagement in the nation’s capital. Can't wait for the sessions ahead!
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May 29
Osteoarthritis affects 32M Americans. A Duke‑led team is developing therapies that repair joints at the source, with promising results moving toward human trials. Progress is being advanced through the ARPA‑H NITRO program.
Read more:
corporate.dukehealth.org/new…
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May 22
Kidney stones affect 1 in 11 Americans and can cause severe, recurring pain. A Duke‑led study found how hard it is for patients to maintain the hydration needed to prevent recurrence--pointing to more personalized approaches. Supported by @NIH.
Read more: duke.is/r/5yy8
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May 15
Duke researchers are developing a new way to deliver CAR‑T therapy directly inside the body, potentially making these treatments more accessible and expanding their use beyond cancer to autoimmune and other diseases. Supported in part by @NIH.
Read more: duke.is/5/7qgz
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May 8
A simple nasal swab could help detect Alzheimer’s years before symptoms begin. Duke researchers say earlier diagnosis could lead to treatments that delay or prevent the disease. Supported by @NIH.
Read more: today.duke.edu/2026/03/nasal…
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Apr 24
We had a wonderful time last week welcoming our NC delegation state and district staff to campus!
Attendees heard from our PreMiEr Center researchers and Duke Health System innovators about the many ways Duke is leading the state in research and patient care.
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Apr 10
A Duke researcher spent 5 years studying future service dogs to map how puppies develop thinking skills & why they’re so good at understanding humans. Identifying early traits linked to success, service dog organizations can train more effectively.
Support: @USNavyResearch, @NIH
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Mar 26
Thank you to @SenTedBuddNC for joining Duke Quantum Center's Chris Monroe at the Optica Quantum Stakeholder Fly-In and providing remarks! We appreciate your commitment to supporting quantum leadership in the state of North Carolina.
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Mar 20
Supported by the @NIH, Duke is 3D‑printing a living lung model to study dangerous flu–bacteria co‑infections work that could lead to better treatments and save lives.
Read more: immunobiology.duke.edu/news/…
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Duke in DC retweeted
Mar 11
We live in a world of medical and technological marvels. Universities like Duke are where many begin.
Behind every breakthrough is someone waiting for hope.
Learn more about how Duke Research Saves Lives: today.duke.edu/research
@DukeHealth | @DukeMedSchool
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Mar 6
Thank you to the members of our NC delegation for meeting with @DukeU_Nursing Dean Michael Relf and @DukeHealth Chief Nursing Executive Terry McDonnell. Your partnership allows us to support our communities and deliver excellent care.
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Feb 27
Duke engineers built an AI system that uncovers simple equations behind complex systems--from climate to circuits to biology. This groundbreaking research was made possible by @NSF, the Army Research Lab, ARO, and @DARPA.
More: pratt.duke.edu/news/ai-equat…
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Feb 20
Duke’s @michaeltroxel received NASA’s Exceptional Public Achievement Medal for leading the OpenUniverse 2024 simulations--one of the most detailed synthetic views of the cosmos ever made. Congratulations!🔭✨
Read more: trinity.duke.edu/news/michae…
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Jan 16
Duke engineers developed a new printing technique for recyclable, carbon-based electronics that could transform the $150B display industry—reducing waste and helping U.S. manufacturing compete globally.
More: pratt.duke.edu/news/submicro…
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Jan 8
Thank you @SenTedBuddNC for sponsoring the National Quantum Initiative reauthorization bill!
This important legislation maintains America's leadership in the quantum field, thus bolstering the innovation that strengthens national security, economic growth and more.
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Jan 5
Happy FDOC to Sanford's Duke in DC program! We look forward to hosting the class in our office for the spring semester, where students will live, study and work in the nation’s capital.
Welcome to Washington, D.C.!
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Duke in DC retweeted
8 Dec 2025
3 lives changed by Duke research. 🔬
Answers for Quinn and his family. Sound for Shelly. Early cancer detection for Kimberly.
Meet all three and read their stories: today.duke.edu/2025/10/saved…
@WorkingatDuke | @DukeHealth | @DukeMedSchool
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From autonomous drones to surgical robotics, Duke engineer Leila Bridgeman is building smarter control systems to make complex networks safer and more reliable--work powered by federal research funding.
More: pratt.duke.edu/news/control-…
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5 Dec 2025
Heart disease remains the world’s leading killer. With support from the @NIH, Duke engineer Nenad Bursac is developing noninvasive treatments--testing them on lab-grown beating heart tissue that could one day save lives.
More: youtube.com/watch?v=1C2_Rnit…
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