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James Abbruzzese

D.C.I. Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Medical Oncology
Medicine, Medical Oncology
440 Mudd Building, Box 3406, Durham, NC 27710
440 Mudd Building, Box 3406, Durham, NC 27710

Overview


My research interests include the clinical study and treatment of pancreatic cancer.

Current Appointments & Affiliations


D.C.I. Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Medical Oncology · 2024 - Present Medicine, Medical Oncology, Medicine
Professor Emeritus of Medicine · 2024 - Present Medicine, Medical Oncology, Medicine
Member of the Duke Cancer Institute · 2013 - Present Duke Cancer Institute, Institutes and Centers

In the News


Published January 11, 2023
In Search of Early Diagnosis of Pancreatic Cancer
Published May 5, 2016
Duke Awards Distinguished Professorships, Inducts New Bass Society Members
Published August 13, 2015
Dr. James Abbruzzese quoted: Former President Jimmy Carter says he has cancer

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Recent Publications


Perioperative and Oncologic Outcomes of Hepatic Arterial Infusion (HAI) Pump Chemotherapy for Patients with Unresectable Colorectal Liver Metastases at an Expanding HAI Program.

Conference Ann Surg Oncol · February 2025 BACKGROUND: Hepatic arterial infusion (HAI) is an established treatment for patients with unresectable colorectal liver metastases (uCRLM). Until recently, HAI was only performed at a limited number of centers. We previously reported early outcomes suggest ... Full text Link to item Cite

Characterization of the Biological Variability of the Angiome Biomarkers over Time in Healthy Participants.

Journal Article Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev · January 9, 2025 BACKGROUND: Biomarker analyses are an integral part of cancer research. Despite the intense efforts to identify and characterize biomarkers in patients with cancer, little is known regarding the natural variation of biomarkers in healthy populations. Here ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Education, Training & Certifications


The University of Chicago · 1978 M.D.