The IOM provides advice to health professionals and policymakers through independent and scientifically informed analysis to deal with major health issues like obesity, vaccinations, and cancer.
Dzau's contributions to DUHS include the creation of the Duke Cancer Institute, Duke Translational Medicine Institute, and the implementation of a system-wide electronic medical records system across the Duke University Health System. He has emphasized creating organizations that focus on synergies between research, education and clinical care.
Dzau noted that he is excited to work to improve "the health of the nation" at IOM, in a DUHS news release.
“The explosion of new data resources, novel technologies and breathtaking research advances make this the most promising time in history for driving innovations that will improve health care delivery, outcomes and quality," Dzau said in the news release.
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