Changes at Duke

I must admit, I’m anxious. Dr. Burks has accepted the position of Chair of UNC Department of Pediatrics, Physician-in-Chief of N.C. Children’s Hospital and is leaving Duke University Hospital.

We received an e-mail from our doctor in charge of the Peanut Sublingual Clinical Trial assuring us that, for the time being, it was business as usual. We can expect to see changes. The trials are to move to UNC sometime next spring. So, yes, I’m anxious.

Abigail’s next appointment is in January for blood work. I assume we’ll drive to Durham. Her big food challenge to see if she can tolerate up to 15 peanuts is scheduled for June. That should take place in Chapel Hill. I don’t mind the change in location, I just want re-assurance that there are no changes planned for the studies.

Here is the article announcing his new position.