CRP roadshow exposes college students to careers in clinical research
The Duke CTSI Workforce Development (WFD) debuted the Clinical Research Professionals (CRP) Roadshow this past spring. The roadshow is designed to expose students at colleges and schools throughout the southeast to the broad array of meaningful, well-paid work that’s available to them in the clinical research field. “Not every bio or math major can or wants to go to medical or graduate school,” said WFD co-lead Lance Okeke, MD, MPH.
Duke Scholars in Molecular Medicine Program to Accept Applications
The application window for the 2025-2026 Duke Scholars in Molecular Medicine (DSMM) career training program, supported by CTSI Workforce Development, will open April 21 and run through May 12.
Duke CTSI Director Susanna Naggie Awarded Distinguished Professorship
Duke CTSI Director Susanna Naggie, MD, MHS, FIDSA, has been named the Catherine Wilfert Distinguished Professor of Medicine. Naggie is among 17 faculty members at Duke University School of Medicine who have been awarded distinguished professorships.
Duke-Community Partnership Spurs Students' Interest in Science, Health
Duke CTSI and the Duke Office of Clinical Research (DOCR) have teamed up with a unique program managed by Duke medical students that encourages Durham teenagers to explore careers in health professions.
Prospective Students Explore Health Careers at Innovative New High School
From aiding simulated surgeries to coordinating a mock clinical trial, prospective students gained hands-on experience with career possibilities offered at the new Durham Early College of Health Sciences (DECHS) during an event co-hosted by Duke CTSI.
CTSI Welcomes Clinical Research Equity Scholars in Partnership with Durham Tech
A unique collaboration launched four years ago between CTSI and Durham Technical Community College continues to thrive and recently welcomed the latest cohort of the Clinical Research Equity Scholars Program.
Duke BOOST Science Saturday: Inspiring New Generation of Clinical Research Professionals
Workforce development teams at CTSI and the Duke Office of Clinical Research (DOCR) recently partnered with young mentors from the Duke BOOST program to engage Durham eighth graders in exploring clinical research and pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering, and medicine (STEM).
Three Durham Tech Students Selected for Clinical Research Equity Scholars Program
The two-semester program is designed to provide students with an opportunity to contribute to the development of innovative strategies for improving equitable practices and diversity in clinical research.
BIGGER Cohort Presentations Conclude Program's Initial Pilot Grant Period
The 2023-2024 CTSI BIGGER Program cohort gave final presentations and graduated in December 2023.
TL1 Scholar Builds Connections, Expands Research Skills through Program
Since joining the Duke CTSA TL1 Pre-Doctoral Training Program, Dana Rubenstein’s research interests have broadened to include tobacco and cannabis use in chronic pain patients, earning her accolades and publications in major clinical research journals.