Duke CTSI, NCCU Celebrate Five Years of Innovative Partnership
In September 2022, Duke University and North Carolina Central University (NCCU), a historically black college and university, celebrated a five-year partnership marked by extraordinary gains in cross-institutional educational opportunities, impactful research initiatives, and strong community outreach and support.
Duke CTSI, NCCU Debut Ethnodrama Addressing Opioid Use and Addiction
North Carolina Central University (NCCU) and Duke Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) debuted their fourth ethnodrama in Durham entitled “Kites,” showcasing the diverse voices and lived experiences of opioid users. An ethnodrama is a theatrical staging of research data into dialogue that resembles a traditional play to portray people’s experiences to inform the audience credibly and persuasively.
Duke Kannapolis Data Tool Accelerates Research for Investigators
With just a few clicks, a new data exploration tool developed by the Duke Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) research site in Kannapolis enables Duke investigators to quickly identify populations of interest, accelerating their research.
CTSI Director Ebony Boulware Named Dean of Wake Forest University School of Medicine
CTSI Director L. Ebony Boulware, MD, MPH, has accepted a new role as Dean of the Wake Forest University School of Medicine.
Paired Undergraduate Mentoring Program (PUMP) in Uronephrology
The Duke Office of Physician Scientist Development (OPSD) is launching a new undergraduate mentoring program in the spring.
Duke Kannapolis Director Outlines Future at North Carolina Research Campus
Svati H. Shah, MD, MHS, spoke to partners at the North Carolina Research Campus (NCRC) about the pivotal role of Duke Kannapolis at the 350-acre translational science hub focused on human health and nutrition.
Raquel Ruiz Published in Journal of Clinical and Translational Science
Duke CTSI Equity and Learning Health Communities Pillar Co-Director Raquel Ruiz, MBA, MA Ed, co-authored two special communications in the Journal of Clinical and Translational Science.
Duke-NCCU Bridge Office Celebrates Successes in First Year
In August, Duke Clinical and Translational Science Institute marked the first anniversary of its Duke-NCCU Bridge Office, a partnership between Duke University and North Carolina Central University.
Joseph McClernon Named Interim Co-Director for Duke CTSA Team Science Core
Joseph McClernon, PhD, Co-Director of the CTSI’s Integration and Strategic Partnerships Pillar, has been named the Interim Co-Director for the Duke CTSA Team Science Core.
President Price Applauds Research, Innovation at Duke Kannapolis Campus
During roundtable discussions with Duke collaborators, local leaders, and study participants, Duke University President Vincent Price spent his historic visit learning more about the unique research facility that has enrolled nearly 14,000 volunteers in dozens of studies using a successful community-engaged research model. Duke Kannapolis is a part of the Duke Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI).