Duke and WashU Receive $50M Medical Gifts

Duke University and Washington University in St. Louis have each received $50 million gifts to advance medical care, with Duke's donation being the largest in its history. Duke's anonymous gift will fund the development of a proton beam therapy center, a cutting-edge facility for cancer treatment expected to open by 2029, which will provide targeted radiation therapy that minimizes damage to healthy tissue, particularly benefiting children and patients with tumors in sensitive areas. Meanwhile, Washington University received a gift from Andrew and Barbara Taylor to rename its neurosurgery department, acknowledging the medical care Andrew Taylor received. Both donations are pivotal in enhancing cancer treatment and neurosurgical capabilities, marking significant advancements in medical care. These contributions underscore the importance of philanthropic support in health innovation.