Virtual Workshop to Focus on Vital Role of Racial Equity in Research
The workshop, “Incorporating a Racial Equity Lens through 5Ws Framework in Research,” will be held on Zoom from noon to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23. Keisha Bentley-Edwards, PhD, and Dane Whicker, PhD, co-directors for the CTSI Center for Equity in Research, will lead the training.
Invented at Duke Centennial Event Features CTSI Accelerator
The 6th Annual Invented at Duke event featured CTSI and the CTSI Accelerator team as a resource for funding, expertise, and project management support to help translate Duke science from discovery to deployment.
CTSI Staffer Becomes Duke Health Patient Advocate for Falls Prevention Law
Duke CTSI staff member Janis Curtis, MSPH, MA, recently met with Congresswoman Deborah Ross to advocate for federal legislation to help prevent falls through patient education and annual risk assessment. Falls are the leading cause of injury for adults ages 65 years and older, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Duke Health AI Evaluation & Governance Program Names New Director
Nicoleta J. Economou-Zavlanos, PhD, has been named director of the newly established Duke Health AI Evaluation & Governance (E&G) Program. She will be charged with driving the trustworthy, responsible, and equitable integration of AI in health care.
Funding Available for Community Organizations that Promote Health, Nutrition
Duke Health, along with Duke University School of Medicine and Duke CTSI, announce a third round of Rapid Response funding for the Community Initiative to Advance Health Equity Together Through Education and Outreach Grant Program.
CTSI Team Studies Inclusion of Rural Populations in Research
Rural populations have been historically underrepresented/excluded from clinical research. However, there is limited data to guide decisions on inclusion of rural populations at the study level. This paper for Clinical and Translational Science, co-authored by members of the Duke CTSI Integrating Special Populations (ISP) team, describes the inclusion of rural populations within our research enterprise using Clinical Research Management System demographic information at a large academic medical center in the Southeast.
Asthma Drug Did Not Reduce Symptom Duration in Mild to Moderate COVID
These findings do not support the use of montelukast for the treatment of mild to moderate COVID-19, reported Susanna Naggie, MD, MHS, director of Duke CTSI, and colleagues.
Perception Survey Can Improve Research Experience for Latinx Participants
New research by the Recruitment Innovation Center (RIC) found that culturally tailored studies can be good experiences for Latinx participants and that a perception survey can be administered successfully to evaluate and improve their research experience.
Celebrating Native American Heritage Month
CTSI acknowledges and celebrates Native American Heritage Month. This nationwide observance provides an important opportunity to recognize and honor the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of Tribal Nations, as well as raise awareness about both the historical and current struggles of Indigenous people.
Duke Center for Precision Health Awards Pilot Funding to Advance Genomic Science
The Duke Center for Precision Health and Precision Genomics Collaboratory have awarded five pilot grants to advance genomic science at Duke by leveraging and enhancing the OneDukeGen study infrastructure.