DCRI at a Glance

As part of the Duke University School of Medicine, the DCRI is known for conducting groundbreaking multinational clinical trials, managing major national patient registries, and performing landmark outcomes research.

Our thought leadership influences the care of patients across the lifespan and extends to every phase of research—from early phase to post-market surveillance.

Our Studies

Clinical research must be designed in a way that gets to the answer clearly, accurately, and efficiently. Today, that means rethinking conventional approaches and introducing pragmatic methods to help speed study implementation.

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Our Faculty

Our faculty leaders are some of the world's foremost authorities on the science, study, and application of clinical research, making them uniquely positioned to understand the operational, financial, and regulatory implications of numerous project designs.

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Our Site Network

The depth and breadth of DCRI’s collaborations reach around the globe to more than 40 countries. In the U.S. alone, the DCRI network touches every state plus Puerto Rico, with nearly 1,600 sites.

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Our Publications

DCRI’s mission is to develop and share knowledge that improves health around the world through innovative clinical research. One of the primary ways in which we do this is through scientific publications. The DCRI has produced over 17,500 publications since 1996.

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Celebrating 25 Years of Improving Health Around the World

Formally founded in 1996, the DCRI followed in the footsteps of Duke pioneers who envisioned novel ways to learn about health and health care. An enduring spirit of innovation has enabled the institute to affect change in most every aspect of clinical research and realize our mission to improve health around the world.

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DCRI's Annual Report Archive

Defining how research should be done and leading the way in doing it has been the bedrock of the DCRI for decades. Look back at how the DCRI has continually led the way forward by conducting research that is rapid, embedded, efficient, impactful, disruptive, and inclusive. ​

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DCRI Annual Report 2019-2020
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DCRI Annual Report 2018-2019
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DCRI Annual Report 2017-2018
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DCRI Annual Report 2016-2017
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DCRI Annual Report 2015–2016
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DCRI Annual Report 2014–2015
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