Interviews, Janaury 8 and January 10, 2018

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Andrews, Nancy Catherine

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This oral history interview was conducted with Dr. Nancy C. Andrews on January 8 and 10, 2019 by Joseph O'Connell. Transcript is available.
Duration: January 8, 2019 - 55:45 (01.WAV); January 10, 2019 - 57:03 (02.WAV)
In the January 8, 2109 interview, Andrews discusses her family background; early interest in science; undergraduate education at Yale; pursuing MD PhD at Harvard and MIT; fellowship research on red blood cells; influence of David Nathan, chair of pediatrics at Harvard Medical School; development of research on iron; and administrative roles at Harvard
In the January 10, 2019 interview, Andrews discusses her transition to deanship at Duke; promoting inclusion and diversity; Duke's characteristics as a younger institution; continuing research during deanship, specifically iron research and iron disease patients; achievements as dean; concluding term as dean; ongoing contributions to Duke including supporting new dean, Mary Klotman; and reflections on scope of dean responsibilities and the importance of a supporting team.

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