We’re honored to announce Dr. Debara Tucci’s appointment as Professor Emeritus in the Department of Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences at Duke University. Please join us in congratulating Dr. Tucci on this well-deserved honor!. 🔗 Read more:

We’re proud to share that two undergraduate researchers in Dr. Jamila Minga’s lab—Nana Osaki (Psychology & Neuroscience) and Allison Lee (Biology)—have been selected to receive ASHA’s 2025 Non-CSD Travel Stipend for IPE/IPP Presentations at the ASHA Convention!. Congratulations!

Dr. Nosa Osazuwa-Peters' latest publication in @JAMANetworkOpen reveals racial disparities in antidepressant and anxiolytic use among U.S. cancer survivors, despite overall higher usage in this group. Read more. @DukeMedSchool .#DukeResearchSavesLives

New research from Steven Eliades at Duke shows the auditory cortex helps detect & correct vocal errors in real time. Findings offer fresh insight into speech regulation & could inform therapies for speech disorders. Read more: @DukeMedSchool.@SfNJournals

Just 2 days to go!.Join us on August 13 for our Otolaryngology Residency Virtual Town Hall . 👋 Meet our faculty and residents 💬 Ask your questions during the resident-only Q&A 📲 There’s still time to register—don’t miss out! . Sign up here: .#MedTwitter

🎓 Interested in Otolaryngology? Join us for our Virtual Residency Town Hall on August 13!.👥 Meet our faculty and residents.❓ Get your questions answered in a resident-only Q&A.📅 Don’t miss this chance to learn more about our program!.Register here:.

Duke Health offers TEP surgery for throat cancer patients post-laryngectomy, enabling natural-sounding speech. “It’s a game-changer,” says Dr. Trinitia Cannon, head and neck surgeon at Duke Cancer Center Raleigh. Click to read more.

Duke Cancer Institute has launched the Thyroid Cancer Center, led by Drs. Scheri, Frieze, Kahmke & Muzaffar. The center offers expert, collaborative care across specialties, including pediatrics, genetics & advanced diagnostics. Read more. @DukeCancer .

Seven Life-Changing Health Breakthroughs from Duke: One of them is - Blake Wilson, who co-developed the modern cochlear implant, improving speech clarity. His NIH-funded work began with Duke’s Cochlear Implant Program in 1984. #DukeResearchSavesLives.

Dr. Fannin, PhD, CCC-SLP, adjunct faculty in Duke HNS&CS, has been named a 2025 ASHA Award recipient for her exceptional contributions to communication sciences, reflecting Duke’s continued leadership in advancing clinical excellence. Congratulations!.

Jessica West, PhD, MPH, joins the NC Council for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing to help guide state services, bringing expertise in hearing loss, stigma, and public health from Duke University. @ncdhhs .@jswest .@NC_Governor .@DukeMedSchool .

We’re excited to host a Virtual Town Hall for those interested in our Otolaryngology Residency program on 8/13. It will begin with intros from faculty & residents, followed by a resident-only Q&A. Follow link to register! #MedTwitter #Otolaryngology.

Duke Otolaryngology Emergency Skills Simulation Course welcomed residents from Duke and other institutions, reflecting a commitment to excellence in clinical training and regional collaboration. @wakeforestmed .@EmoryMedicine .@UNC_ENT .@AUG_University.

MS can affect speech, but help is available. Speech therapy, tech tools & lifestyle changes can improve clarity & confidence. Featuring expert insights from Dr. Nidhi Mahendra Gupta. Click link to read more. @EverydayHealth .

We’re excited to welcome our PGY-1 residents! Joining the 5-Year Track: Audrey Abend (Rutgers), Katherine Gonzalez (CUSM), Nina Stephen (UTSW). On the 7-Year Track: Madison Hearn (Penn State). Welcome aboard! . @Rutgers_NJMS .@CUSMedicine .@UTSWMedCenter .

RT @DukeU: Right hemisphere strokes don’t take away speech, they change how we use it. Dr. Jamila Minga is raising awareness about this ov….

We’re proud to share that Dr. Dane Barrett has been named a Best of Durham 2025 winner by Durham Magazine for his outstanding work at Duke Aesthetics Center—an honor shaped by our community’s voices and votes. Congratulations! .

Dr. Charles Woodard has been named the inaugural Vice Chair for Education in Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences, leading UME, GME, CME, and faculty development across the department. Congratulations!.

Dr. Hughley has been named Associate Program Director of our Otolaryngology Residency Program, effective 8/1/25. Thank you to Dr. Kahmke for his service as Associate Program Director—his leadership has been instrumental in our program’s growth.

Dr. Jeffrey Cheng led a webinar on using data to improve pediatric care, joined by experts from top children’s hospitals. Topics included AI tools, national data, RCA, and change management—valuable for all experience levels. Read more here:.