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

On February 25, 2026, North Carolinians have a shot at making history. Duke School of Medicine is leading a statewide effort to break the world record for the most people trained in hands-only CPR in a single day. Every day, someone learns how to save a life with CPR. But on this day, the goal is far bigger: to train at least 30,000 people across the state, giving them the skills and confidence to step in during a cardiac emergency — and drastically increase the chance of survival.