Center for Equity in Research News

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

As we prepare to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, we honor and commend the diverse and vibrant contributions of our Hispanic and Latinx colleagues within our institute and beyond. This recognition month is a wonderful opportunity to acknowledge and appreciate the rich cultural heritage, achievements, and history of Hispaniccommunities. According to the 2020 U.S.

Experts Offer Best Practices for Inclusive Research

Several Duke CTSI experts on best practices for inclusive community-engaged research joined the panel for “Building Inclusion into Research: Language Matters,” a virtual Research Town Hall hosted by the Duke Office of Scientific Integrity.

Duke Launches New Clinical Trials Website and Directory

Duke University School of Medicine, in partnership with the Duke Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) and the Duke Office of Clinical Research (DOCR), has launched a new community-facing website about clinical research.

Equity Scholar Embarks on Career in Clinical Research

When Joshua Carino started in the Clinical Research Equity Scholars program in 2022, he hoped the program would serve as a stepping stone on his path toward a career in research. Now, Carino is embarking on his first full-time position as a research assistant for the Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill.

Award from The Duke Endowment Expands CTSI’s Work to Center Equity

Duke University School of Medicine has received an award of $2.5 million to continue and extend the work of Duke Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) to center equity in clinical and translational science by expanding a workforce development program and enhancing an online community engagement tool.