Duke School of Medicine has received more than $527 million in federal funding from the National Institute of Health (NIH) in 2022, ranking ninth nationally, according to the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research. Duke Ophthalmology is one of eight clinical science departments and two basic science departments in the School of Medicine to rank among the top 10 in the country - receiving over $10 million in NIH funding in 2022.
"We have a robust and talented group of scientists who are committed to curing eye disease. NIH funding is essential to our success in helping patients today and in the future. Our researchers' innovative discoveries have led to new therapies and techniques to improve eye care for all," said Edward Buckely, MD chair, Duke Ophthalmology.
NIH is the largest public funder of biomedical research in the world, investing more than $45 billion per year to advance research aimed at helping people live longer, healthier lives.
Other School of Medicine departments in the top 10 include Orthopedics (1), Surgery (1), Anesthesiology (2), Pediatrics (2), Internal Medicine (5), Neurosurgery (5), Genetics, (8), Pharmacology (8) and Psychiatry (8).