Duke CTSI Director Susanna Naggie, MD, MHS, FIDSA, has been named the Catherine Wilfert Distinguished Professor of Medicine. Naggie is among 17 faculty members at Duke University School of Medicine who have been awarded distinguished professorships.
Distinguished professorships are awarded to faculty who have demonstrated extraordinary scholarship in advancing science and improving human health.
In addition to directing the CTSI, Naggie is a professor of medicine and vice dean for clinical and translational medicine. A physician-scientist, she is a global authority on clinical initiatives to bring new antiviral agents to patients and a clinical investigator with a focus on clinical trials in infectious diseases and translational research in HIV and liver disease.
Her insights into managing viral infections have been pivotal in advancing treatment and prevention strategies. Her expertise in clinical virology allowed her to pivot during the COVID-19 pandemic, applying her knowledge to combat the virus effectively.
The new distinguished professors will be honored at the university’s annual distinguished professorship event on May 14. In total, the Board of Trustees in February approved distinguished professorships to 31 faculty across Duke University.