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Derek Nunez

Adjunct Professor in the Department of Medicine
Medicine, Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Nutrition

Overview


Physician scientist and accredited specialist in clinical pharmacology, therapeutics and internal medicine. Extensive experience of early phase drug development.

Current Duke Appointments & Affiliations


Adjunct Professor in the Department of Medicine · 2016 - Present Medicine, Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Nutrition, Medicine

Recent Scholarly Works


Clobetasol Propionate Ophthalmic Suspension to Treat Ocular Inflammation and Pain after Uncomplicated Cataract Surgery.

Journal article Ophthalmology · August 2026 PURPOSE: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of clobetasol propionate ophthalmic suspension (CPN) 0.05% to treat ocular inflammation and pain after cataract surgery. DESIGN: Two multicenter, randomized, double-masked, placebo-controlled phase 3 trials, ide ... Full text Link to item Cite

Dose-selection study of clobetasol propionate ophthalmic suspension that evaluated inflammation and pain after cataract surgery.

Journal article J Cataract Refract Surg · May 1, 2026 PURPOSE: To evaluate clobetasol propionate ophthalmic suspension (CPN) as treatment for inflammation and pain after cataract surgery. SETTING: 9 outpatient surgery centers in the United States. DESIGN: Randomized, double-masked, placebo-controlled, dose-se ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Education


University of Cambridge (United Kingdom) · 1993 M.D.