Kimberly Johnson, Chris Lindsell Assume New Roles at CTSI
The Duke Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) announces that Kimberly S. Johnson, MD, MHS, and Chris Lindsell, PhD, have been named chief equity officer and director of CTSI Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, respectively.
COVID Vaccination Not Associated with Kidney Disease in Black Adults at High Risk
Using data from community studies based at Duke Kannapolis, researchers found that COVID vaccination was not associated with new onset of APOL1-related kidney disease in African American adults who were at high risk for the condition.
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.
Publications Detail Research from Project Baseline Health Study
Two journals have published findings from the Project Baseline Health Study, a community-based research initiative by Duke University School of Medicine, Stanford Medicine, Verily Life Sciences, and others that collected, organized, and analyzed broad health data from thousands of participants over more than four years.
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.
Child Health Equity Pilot Awardees Present Research Projects
Pilot award recipients from the Duke CTSI and Children’s Health & Discovery Initiative (CHDI) Child Health Equity Program, funded by the Translating Duke Health Initiative, presented their research projects during a meeting of the Program’s Advisory Council in May. This initiative was a partnership between the CHDI and the CTSI’s Integrating Special Populations team.
John Mitchell to Lead Community-Partnered Research Network
The Duke Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) announces that John Mitchell, PhD, has been named director of the Duke CTSI Community-Partnered Research Network (CPRN), effective May 1, 2024.
NCCU Students Reflect on Duke Internship Experiences
Three North Carolina Central University (NCCU) students and one UNC-Charlotte student completed internships this year as part of the Duke-NCCU Bridge Office Internship Program.
Kenisha Bethea Receives Michelle P. Winn Inclusive Excellence Award for Staff
This award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to diversity and inclusion within the Duke University School of Medicine community.
Center for Precision Health Welcomes New Faculty Leaders
The Center for Precision Health (CPH) has announced the addition of 10 faculty members. CPH is a collaborative effort between Duke CTSI and the Precision Genomics Collaboratory (PGC) that works to harness the power of genomic, biomarker, and health data to transform patient care and population health.