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Korea Herald
4 hours ago
- Health
- Korea Herald
Duke-NUS celebrates 20 years of medical innovation with largest ever graduating class
SINGAPORE, May 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Celebrating 20 years of transformative medical education, Duke-NUS Medical School graduated its largest cohort yet today, the Class of 2025, in a vibrant ceremony at the Ngee Ann Kongsi Auditorium in Academia attended by guest-of-honour Mr Ong Ye Kung, Minister for Health. Marking a strategic milestone for Duke-NUS, the graduating class included 72 Doctor of Medicine (MD) graduates—five of whom are also earning PhDs—and 27 PhD candidates from the Integrated Biology and Medicine, Quantitative Biology and Medicine and Clinical and Translational Sciences programmes. Among the MD graduates was the first group of individuals emerging from the Duke-NUS conditional admissions pathways with the National University of Singapore (NUS) and the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD). These pathways are designed to attract talent from engineering, information technology and other undergraduate programmes. Dean Professor Thomas Coffman said: "Collaborating with seven partner universities, including Duke University and NUS, these pathways are designed to allow students to earn a first degree in diverse academic majors while providing an opportunity to seamlessly transition into medicine. It's a powerful model for developing doctors who are outstanding clinicians but also bring valuable multi-disciplinary skills into our healthcare system." This cohort also includes the inaugural batch of graduates of the Master's in Patient Safety and Healthcare Quality (MPSHQ) programme, the first of its kind in Southeast Asia. The MPSHQ is focused on building highly reliable healthcare systems that are of consistent quality and safety. The Class of 2025 represents Duke-NUS' commitment to broadening the skillset and experience of our students, with 41 per cent of MD and MD-PhD graduates having transitioned mid-career from professions that include law, public relations, accounting and mental health peer support. Additionally, 58 per cent of the Class of 2025's graduates are women, underscoring the School's dedication to fostering diversity in the learning environment. Said Dr Faith Wong Pih Yng, previously a modelmaking student and senior peer support specialist at Singapore's Institute of Mental Health, now MD graduate, "Among the many hospital postings, what stood out most vividly was assisting in and witnessing childbirth—the intense anticipation and joy of welcoming a new life into the world was simply unmatched. Ultimately, however, the memories I cherish most are the countless hours spent with my classmates, supporting one another and peer-teaching." Duke-NUS MD graduates received their degrees, awarded jointly by Duke University and the National University of Singapore, in front of friends and family, as well as notable guests, including Duke University School of Medicine Dean Professor Mary Klotman, SingHealth Group CEO Professor Ng Wai Hoe, and keynote speaker, Dr Amy Abernethy, member of Duke University's board of trustees and co-founder of Highlander Health. Caring and compassion underlines the Class of 2025's accomplishments, especially beyond academia. Partaking in a wealth of community service projects, some of their cohort, such as Dr Dana Chow Wai Shin, MD, started the Healthy to Thrive initiative, the first Duke-NUS-led public health screening event dedicated to migrant workers. The cohort was also recognised for their outstanding achievements, which were given out the night before. Awards such as the Singapore Medical Association-Lee Foundation Prizes and Teamsmanship Awards presented to graduates who demonstrated excellence in academics, community service, and leadership. In the aspect of research and scholarship, the Class of 2025 did not flag, publishing an exceptional 253 papers and publications in their time at Duke-NUS, several as first authors in prominent journals such as Nature Medicine, Immunity and EMBO Molecular Medicine. MD-PhD graduate Dr Katherine Nay Yaung, first author on a paper published in Lancet Rheumatology, wrote about artificial intelligence and high-dimensional technologies to diagnose and treat autoimmune diseases, and PhD graduate Dr Aishwarya Prakash, named first author and published in American Heart Association Journal, who found a type of peptide to have protective qualities for the heart after sustaining damage. "The conversations I've had with patients emphasise a shift towards continuity of care and empowering individuals to make their own health choices. In moments where I feel overwhelmed, I remind myself that being a small part of each patient's journey has been a privilege," said Dr Pang Wui Ming Jeremy, recipient of the SingHealth Prize in Family Medicine, Singapore Medical Association-Lee Foundation Teamsmanship Award for exemplary team values in medicine and Duke-NUS Achievement Prize. As Duke-NUS enters its third decade, the School continues to redefine medical education and research, nurturing the next generation of healthcare leaders who are not just exceptional doctors but visionary innovators ready to make an impact in Singapore and beyond. About Duke-NUS Medical School Duke-NUS is Singapore's flagship graduate-entry medical school, established in 2005 with a strategic, government-led partnership between two world-class institutions: Duke University School of Medicine and the National University of Singapore (NUS). Through an innovative curriculum, students at Duke-NUS are nurtured to become multi-faceted 'Clinicians Plus' poised to steer the healthcare and biomedical ecosystem in Singapore and beyond. A leader in ground-breaking research and translational innovation, Duke-NUS has gained international renown through its five Signature Research Programmes and ten Centres. The enduring impact of its discoveries is amplified by its successful Academic Medicine partnership with Singapore Health Services (SingHealth), Singapore's largest healthcare group. This strategic alliance has led to the creation of 15 Academic Clinical Programmes, which harness multi-disciplinary research and education to transform medicine and improve lives.
Yahoo
5 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Dalton Knecht reportedly had a higher combine score than Cooper Flagg
Last year, the Los Angeles Lakers were very lucky to get to take University of Tennessee sharpshooter Dalton Knecht with the No. 17 pick in the NBA draft. Knecht, who averaged 21.7 points a game and shot 39.7% from 3-point range, was widely expected to be one of the first 10 players taken in the draft, but when he was available at pick No. 17, the Lakers didn't try to get cute or overthink it. At first glance, he may seem like the prototypical 3-point specialist who is slow of foot and lacks explosiveness. But he actually displayed ample athleticism during last year's draft combine. His vertical leap was measured at a very solid 39 inches, and he finished second in lane agility time and tops in the shuttle run. Advertisement This year, the No. 1 pick in the draft will almost assuredly be Cooper Flagg from Duke University. Flagg is a 6-foot-9 do-everything forward who excels on both ends of the floor, and he has been lauded for his fluid athleticism. However, according to journalist Iztok Franko, Knecht did better overall in the draft combine than Flagg did. Indeed, Flagg's vertical leap was measured at 35.5 inches, and he came in at 10.64 seconds in the lane agility test, which was eighth, and he was 18th in the shuttle run at 2.92 seconds. Knecht clocked in at 2.79 and 10.56 seconds in the lane agility and shuttle run, respectively. Advertisement This all should provide hope that Knecht can become, at the very least, a serviceable defender who won't hurt his team. His defense is presumably what prevented him from becoming a consistent part of head coach JJ Redick's rotation this season, but some significant improvement in that category, as well as continued growth offensively, should result in more playing time. This article originally appeared on LeBron Wire: Dalton Knecht reportedly had a higher combine score than Cooper Flagg
The Herald Scotland
12 hours ago
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Zion Williamson: Lawsuit accuses Pelicans star of rape, abuse and more
The accuser, who filed the lawsuit under the name Jane Doe, said the incidents occurred at a residence Williamson rented in Beverly Hills, California, during the coronavirus pandemic in 2020. She is requesting a jury trial as well as exemplary and punitive damages. The lawsuit says the plaintiff and Williamson dated from 2018 to 2023, beginning when he was a freshman at Duke University, and the abuse during the relationship was "sexual, physical, emotional, and financial in nature." "We take these allegations with the utmost seriousness, and we unequivocally deny them. The allegations contained in the complaint are categorically false and and reckless," Williamson's attorneys from the law firm Barrasso, Usdin, Kupperman, Freeman & Sarver said in a statement obtained by USA TODAY Sports. "Mr. Williamson and the plaintiff never dated, but did maintain a consensual, casual relationship that began more than six years ago, when he was 18 years old. That relationship ended years ago. At no point during or immediately after that relationship did the plaintiff raise any concerns. Only after the friendship ended did she begin demanding millions of dollars. "Mr. Williamson reported the plaintiff's extortion attempts to law enforcement. We understand that an arrest warrant was issued in connection with that report, and we are prepared to provide the court with documentation that supports these facts. Mr. Williamson also intends to file counterclaims and seek significant damages for this defamatory lawsuit." The lawsuit says Williamson assaulted the woman twice -- once in September of 2020 and again the following month -- and that Williamson "continued to abuse, rape, assault and batter Plaintiff in California and other states, including Louisiana and Texas, until the relationship ended in 2023." According to the lawsuit, the two-time All-Star threatened the accuser by saying his security guard would shoot her "in the head while the security guard was present and carrying a loaded firearm multiple times in Louisiana between 2020 and 2023," and "threatening to have his paid security guard kill Plaintiff's parents, after informing Plaintiff that he knows their home address multiple times in Louisiana between 2020 and 2023." Williamson allegedly took the plaintiff's car keys, phone, and laptop without her consent, pointed a loaded firearm at the plaintiff's head, and filmed sexual encounters between the two, threatening to release videos after she wanted to end the relationship, according to the lawsuit. "When many of the wrongful acts were committed against Plaintiff, Defendant was either drunk or on cocaine," according to the complaint. "As a direct and proximate result of Defendant's conduct, Plaintiff has suffered severe emotional distress, anxiety, depression, humiliation, loss of sleep, and other physical and emotional injuries." The plaintiff's lawyer told USA TODAY Sports: ""We and our client do not want to litigate this case in the press. These are very serious allegations." Williamson averaged 24.6 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 5.3 assists this NBA season, in only 30 games due to injuries, including a lower back bone contusion. Williamson just completed the second season of a five-year, $197 million and is set to make nearly $40 million during the 2025-26 season. The final three years of his contract are not guaranteed. "While these allegations are false, we recognize the seriousness of the claims and welcome the opportunity to prove the truth in court," Williamson's attorneys said. "We are confident that the legal process will expose the truth and fully vindicate Mr. Williamson."
New York Times
17 hours ago
- Health
- New York Times
Trump Administration Ends Program Critical to Search for an H.I.V. Vaccine
The Trump administration has dealt a sharp blow to work on H.I.V. vaccines, terminating a $258 million program whose work was instrumental to the search for a vaccine. Officials from the H.I.V. division of the National Institutes of Health delivered the news on Friday to the program's two leaders, at Duke University and the Scripps Research Institute. Both teams were collaborating with numerous other research partners. The work was broadly applicable to a wide range of treatments for other illnesses, from Covid drugs to snake antivenom and therapies for autoimmune diseases. 'The consortia for H.I.V./AIDS vaccine development and immunology was reviewed by N.I.H. leadership, which does not support it moving forward,' said a senior official at the agency who was not authorized to speak on the matter and asked not to be identified. 'N.I.H. expects to be shifting its focus toward using currently available approaches to eliminate H.I.V./AIDS,' the official said. The program's elimination is the latest in a series of cuts to H.I.V.-related initiatives, and to prevention of the disease in particular. Separately, the N.I.H. also paused funding for a clinical trial of an H.I.V. vaccine made by Moderna. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
Yahoo
17 hours ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Zion Williamson Accused Of Rape And Abuse In Horrific Claims By His Ex-Girlfriend
Zion Williamson Accused Of Rape And Abuse In Horrific Claims By His Ex-Girlfriend originally appeared on Fadeaway World. Pelicans star Zion Williamson finds himself at the center of the spotlight after a damaging new lawsuit threatens to dismantle his legacy forever. According to Los Angeles court documents, Williamson is now facing allegations of rape and domestic violence against a woman claiming to be ex-girlfriend. "Plaintiff and Defendant began a dating relationship in or around 2018 while the Defendant was a Freshman at Duke University. Plaintiff remained in a dating relationship with Defendant from 2018 through June 2023," the statement says, via ESPN. "During the course of the relationship, Defendant engaged in a continuing pattern of abusive, controlling, and threatening behavior toward Plaintiff. The abuse was sexual, physical, emotional, and financial in nature." The rape, which reportedly occurred in the "fall of 2020," in Beverley Hills, California. Besides abuse in the physical and emotional form, Zion also allegedly raped the victim and grabbed her phone away after she tried to call for help. "On or about September 23, Defendant raped and assaulted Plaintiff. The plaintiff was picked up by the Defendant's agent from a hotel where the Plaintiff's brothers were staying. When Defendant got home, Plaintiff told Defendant that she was tired and wanted to go to sleep. Defendant called her a 'stuck up' and a b*tch' and told her she could not go to sleep without having sex with him." The details are truly shocking and quite disturbing to read, but the full details have yet to be released. Since it happened in 2020, no legal charges will be pursued, and they are seeking justice in the civil court instead. Zion has yet to comment on the developing story, but it's not a good look for the young NBA superstar, and his team will be working to beat the accusations and restore his legacy. "We take these allegations with the utmost seriousness, and we unequivocally deny them," Williamson's attorneys at Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver LLC said in a statement. "The allegations contained in the complaint are categorically false and reckless. ... This appears to be an attempt to exploit a professional athlete driven by a financial motive rather than any legitimate grievance." Sadly, this isn't the first time that Zion has had relationship issues. According to one of his previous partners, Moriah Mills, Williamson used to beat her and then offer her large sums of cash to stay quiet about it. She exposed him on social media, for the whole world, but it didn't stop him from making another poor woman his victim. The Pelicans star, who turns 25 in July, has had a rocky career ever since leaving Duke. With averages of 24.7 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game, he's been in and out of the lineup for the Pelicans with injuries and conditioning issues that have stunted his development. After one of his worst seasons yet as a Pelican (14th in the West at 21-61) his career sits at a major crossroads, and it'll be up to him how it ends. But until Zion gets sorted through all of his off-court drama, it'll be impossible for him to focus on the game and helping his team win at all story was originally reported by Fadeaway World on May 30, 2025, where it first appeared.
