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).
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.
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.
Local Students Participate in Hands-On Clinical Research Program
More than 20 seventh-grade science students gained a hands-on overview of clinical research and the importance of research in improving health at the Duke BOOST (Building Opportunities and Overtures in Science and Technology) program last month. The students engaged in activities based on a real-world study beginning with a research question to help evaluate potential for healthcare disparities resulting from blood oxygen readings.
Duke CTSI Presents 2023 Translational Impact Report
Duke CTSI is pleased to present the 2023 CTSI Translational Impact Report, Partnering to Improve Health, Trust, and Equity in our Communities.