Mission, Vision, Core Values


Vision

To catalyze science that improves health for all individuals and communities—in our region and across the nation. We promote opportunities in science, medicine, and research.


Mission

  • Accelerate scientific discovery and translation

  • Develop and sustain a vital and multidisciplinary translational science workforce

  • Foster a vibrant, transparent, and trustworthy research environment benefiting all

  • Create and promote a culture of innovation throughout all aspects of clinical and translational science at Duke

Core Values

Trustworthiness:
Our decisions, actions, and behaviors are based on integrity, honesty, transparency, and the highest ethical standards.

Respect:
We treat all individuals-- co-workers and customers -- with courtesy, dignity, and fairness.

Learning:
We foster an environment that encourages learning, and value what our CTSI colleagues teach us and the intrinsic value in sharing and preserving this knowledge.

Teamwork:
We have to depend on each other and work well together with mutual respect to achieve common goals.