@DukeGWHT

Innovate with Passion, Deliver with Compassion @DukeU | Director: Dr. Nimmi Ramanujam

Durham, NC
Joined February 2016
This week, GWHT Assistant Director Megan Madonna, PhD student Kerry Eller, and Translational Fellow Ella Brissett attended the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Conference in Charlotte, NC. Both Kerry and Ella presented their research.
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Why do some health innovations achieve widespread impact while others never move beyond the pilot stage? A key factor is partnership. In our July article, we explore how strategic collaborations across sectors. Read the full article on our website: lnkd.in/eCvexVFz
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Featuring the work of GWHT researchers on the algorithm team, our latest article highlights a simple but powerful idea: better images can lead to earlier diagnoses, more timely treatment, and ultimately better patient outcomes. dukegwht.org/post/improving-…
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Our Spring 2026 Newsletter is out now! Subscribe so you don't miss an Issue! Highlights include: Updates on the Callascope, a Translational trip to Kenya, and Ignite's 5th Duke Day! mailchi.mp/duke/gwht-spring-…
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The Center for Global Women's Health Technologies retweeted
Know an engineer whose work is making a lasting impact? The NAE is accepting nominations for its 2026-2027 awards honoring outstanding achievements in engineering. Nominations close April 1—help recognize excellence in the profession: ow.ly/F8bs50YvuT2 #NAEAwards
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The Center for Global Women's Health Technologies retweeted
By rethinking how and where cervical cancer diagnosis happens, Duke researchers are working to bring AI‑powered cervical imaging to clinics in Kenya and rethink how diagnosis could work everywhere. duke.is/m/buqw #CervicalCancer | @DukeMedSchool | @DukeGWHT | @DukeUBME
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Duke Bass Connections launched nine interdisciplinary teams, including several with ties to DGHI, that share a commitment to centering human dimensions of geopolitical conflict and sustainable humanitarian responses in the Middle East and around the world. bassconnections.duke.edu/bas…
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The Center for Global Women's Health Technologies retweeted
The interdisciplinary collaboration between DGHI's Megan Huchko and Nimmi Ramanujam is improving cervical cancer diagnosis, treatment, and prevention across Kenya.
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#ICYMI: The National Academy of Engineering proudly welcomes the NAE Class of 2026! This #EngineersWeek, we celebrate these outstanding innovators shaping the future and inspiring the next generation. Meet the new class: ow.ly/xE1b50Ylffk #NAE2026 #Eweek2026
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The Center for Global Women's Health Technologies retweeted
An advocate for ‘systems thinking’ in engineering education and innovator for global accessibility in women’s health, Nimmi Ramanujam is elected to the National Academy of Engineering: dukechronicle.com/article/du…
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Congratulations to our Director Nimmi Ramanujam for being elected as a member of @theNAEng Class of 2026!
A new class of engineering leaders has arrived! Congratulations to 130 new members and 28 new international members elected to the NAE Class of 2026. Explore the full list of newly elected members and international members: ow.ly/F1xa50YctXl #NAE2026
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Grateful to DukeMag (Duke Alumni Engagement and Development) featuring Nimmi and our Breast Cancer team's work in their most recent issue. Check out the article and explore the other stories on the critical role of Duke research on our health: dukemag.duke.edu/stories/bre…
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If you’ve ever questioned how research money gets used, this quick learner shows exactly how a grant turns into treatments and tools to save lives. Take a look ▶️ youtube.com/watch?v=9p3JZlRg… @DukeMedSchool | @DukeHealth
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Duke Ignite Learners middle school engineering program for spring 2026 is open for applications! See infographic for more info.
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