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DCRI Accomplishments showcases the publications, awards, and other achievements of our faculty members. Each quarter, a new collection will highlight the most recent accomplishments. During Spring 2026, DCRI faculty members were appointed to leadership roles in influential scientific and medical organizations, and received prestigious awards and notable promotions.

Christopher Lindsell, PhD, has been appointed vice dean for data science and AI at the Duke University School of Medicine, while Laine Thomas, PhD, has been appointed director of data science and biostatistics at the DCRI. Both appointments are effective April 1, 2026.

DCRI Accomplishments showcases the publications, awards, and other achievements of our faculty members. Each quarter, a new collection will highlight the most recent accomplishments.

DCRI Accomplishments showcases the publications, awards, and other achievements of our faculty members. Each quarter, a new collection will highlight the most recent accomplishments.

DCRI Accomplishments showcases the publications, awards, and other achievements of our faculty members. Each quarter, a new collection will highlight the most recent accomplishments.

DCRI Accomplishments showcases the publications, awards, and other achievements of our faculty members. Each quarter, a new collection will highlight the most recent accomplishments.

Duke Clinical Research Institute (DCRI) faculty member Laura Schanberg, MD, was recently honored with the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Master Designation during the College’s annual meeting, Convergence, 2024. The honor is an Award of Merit from the Association of Rheumatology Professionals (ARP) and reflects Schanberg’s outstanding contributions to the advancement of rheumatology.

The American Heart Association's (AHA) Council on Quality of Care and Outcomes Research (QCOR) Council bestowed the Outstanding Lifetime Achievement Award on Adrian Hernandez, MD, MHS, the executive director of the Duke Clinical Research Institute (DCRI) and vice dean at the Duke University School of Medicine, during the AHA Scientific Sessions on November 16. The award is presented annually at the AHA Scientific Sessions to a QCOR Council member for their significant long-term contributions to outcomes research and the improvement of cardiovascular care.

Three Duke Clinical Research Institute faculty members were honored by the Duke School of Medicine during the school’s annual faculty awards ceremony on Tuesday, May 14.

Duke Clinical Research Institute (DCRI) faculty member Steven Z. George, PT, PhD, was recently named the next editor-in-chief of the Amerian Physical Therapy Association (APTA) scientific publication PTJ: Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Journal.