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Joseph Fernandez-Moure

Associate Professor of Surgery
Trauma, Acute, and Critical Care Surgery
DUMC 2837, Durham, NC 27710
DUMC 2837, Durham, NC 27710

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Associate Professor of Surgery · 2024 - Present Trauma, Acute, and Critical Care Surgery, Surgery

In the News


Published June 1, 2021
Six School of Medicine Physician-Scientists selected to receive Strong Start Awards
Published May 29, 2019
Society Spotlight:The Latino Surgical Society

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Recent Publications


Exploratory cluster analysis of IL2Ra and associated biomarkers and complications after blunt chest trauma.

Journal Article J Trauma Acute Care Surg · April 14, 2025 BACKGROUND: Rib fractures compromise approximately 40% of all fractures in the United States. Despite their prevalence, the relationship between rib fractures, solid organ injuries, and immune responses remains poorly understood. This exploratory study inv ... Full text Link to item Cite

To fix or let them flail: the who, what and when of rib fixation

Journal Article Trauma Surgery and Acute Care Open · April 14, 2025 Rib fractures occur in 10% of traumatic injuries and are a common source of morbidity and mortality. Mortality rates for rib fractures remain alarmingly high. Despite increasing literature in support of surgical stabilization of rib fracture (SSRF), accept ... Full text Cite
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Recent Grants


WoundDx

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Henry M. Jackson Foundation · 2025 - 2027

ThoraSET: Thoracic Safety Enhancing Technology

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by North Carolina Biotechnology Center · 2025 - 2027

Resorbable, Phsophorylated Poly(ester urea) Surgical Adhesive to Enhance Fracture Healing

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases · 2021 - 2026

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Education, Training & Certifications


University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey · 2011 M.S.
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Medical School · 2009 M.D.
Middlebury College · 2003 B.A.