Duke University School of Medicine received more than $514 million in NIH research funding in 2025, placing 9th nationally, according to the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research. Duke Ophthalmology was among the 11 Duke departments to place in the national top 10, earning recognition as one of the leading programs in its field and reflecting the department’s growing impact in vision science and translational research.
Duke’s full list of departments placing in the national top 10 includes:
- Surgery (1)
- Orthopedics (1)
- Anesthesiology (3)
- Dermatology (4)
- Obstetrics and gynecology (5)
- Pediatrics (5)
- Neurosurgery (6)
- Internal medicine (8)
- Pharmacology and cancer biology (8)
- Psychiatry (9)
- Ophthalmology (10)
This recognition underscores the strength of Duke’s research enterprise and the contributions of faculty, trainees, and staff whose work continues to advance understanding of eye disease and improve patient care. The School of Medicine’s performance highlights Duke’s leadership across biomedical research and its commitment to discoveries that benefit patients and communities worldwide.