DCRI Launches UNICORN Network to Improve Data Coordination Practices in Clinical Research
Data Coordinating Centers (DCCs) are essential to the success of large clinical research studies.
ESC Heart Failure 2025: Dosing, Gene Therapy, and Catheterization Positioning
Experts from the Duke Clinical Research Institute (DCRI) presented the latest research and provided expert insights at the annual meeting of the Heart Failure Association of the European Society of Cardiology, May 17-20 in Belgrade, Serbia.
DCRI Accomplishments – Spring 2025
DCRI Accomplishments showcases the publications, awards, and other achievements of our faculty members. Each quarter, a new collection will highlight the most recent accomplishments.
ACC25: DCRI Faculty Share Cardiovascular, AI, and Other Critical Insights
Faculty from the Duke Clinical Research Institute (DCRI) shared new research and offered expert perspectives on emerging issues and advancements in cardiovascular care as part of more than 45 sessions during the American College of Cardiology (ACC) Scientific Sessions, held March 29-31 in Chicago.
DCRI Leadership Highlighted in Journal Issue on Lessons Learned during COVID-19
Five years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the research community is reflecting on the historic research response to understand the disease and develop diagnostics, ther
Embracing Generative AI in Clinical Research and Beyond: Opportunities, Challenges and Solutions
Leading experts recently explored how generative AI could revolutionize clinical research through automated documentation and enhanced trial efficiency. Their findings, published in JACC: Advances, outline crucial steps for successful AI integration while addressing technical, ethical, and regulatory challenges to ensure more inclusive and equitable research outcomes.
Study Confirms No Benefit to Taking Metformin for COVID-19 Symptoms
A study led by the Duke Clinical Research Institute (DCRI) in partnership with Vanderbilt University found no symptomatic or clinical benefit in taking metformin at a titrated dosage of 1,500 mg pe
DCRI Launches New Podcast to Demystify Clinical Research and Healthcare
The Duke Clinical Research Institute (DCRI) has launched its new podcast, "Beyond the Endpoint," aimed at demystifying clinical research
Cytokinetics Announces Start of COMET-HF, Testing Omecamtiv Mecarbil in Patients with Symptomatic Heart Failure with Severely Reduced Ejection Fraction
Cytokinetics, Incorporated today announced that COMET-HF (Confirmation of O