Published August 10, 2026 All Meta Schools School of Medicine Scholars Mary E Klotman R.J. Reynolds Distinguished Professor of MedicineProfessor of MedicineExecutive Vice President of Health AffairsDean, School of MedicineProfessor of PathologyProfessor in Molecular Genetics and MicrobiologyMember of the Duke Human Vaccine Institute View Scholars@Duke ProfileIn this conversation, Dr. Mary E. Klotman, chief academic officer of Duke Health, sits down with Dr. David W. Zaas, chief executive officer of Duke University Health System, to talk about what's ahead. They discuss how Duke Health’s research, education, clinical care and community partnerships work together to drive discovery and expand access to exceptional care. They also touch on strategic investment in research and innovation, and what it will take to keep moving Duke Health forward together.