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"My advice is to keep an open mind as to how what you're learning could be applied to your research interests, and engage the faculty for advice as you progress through the program."

Steven Grambow, PhD, associate professor of biostatistics, director of the Clinical Research Training Program, and co-director of the Duke Clinical and Translational Science Institute Workforce Development Pillar, was awarded the Duke School of Medicine Excellence in Professionalism Award on May 19.

This award honors faculty who exemplify ethical behavior and professionalism, reflecting Duke’s core values of respect, trustworthiness, diversity, teamwork, and learning.

Clinical Research Training Program alum Camille Frazier-Mills, MD, MHS, professor of medicine, received the Duke University School of Medicine's Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine award in May.

"As a physician with a strong clinical background and a passion for research, I knew I needed additional training to succeed as a physician-scientist," Omotosho said. "The Duke MHSc program helped me achieve that goal."

Krish Dewan, MD, Post-doctoral Research Fellow in the Division of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, was awarded the C. Walton Lillehei Award for Basic Science at the American Association for Thoracic Surgery annual meeting in Seattle, WA, on May 5, 2025.

Alyssa Platt, a distinguished biostatistician, has made extraordinary contributions to the Duke Global Health Institute and the School of Medicine. Her leadership in advancing data practices, mentoring junior scientists, and fostering global research collaborations has set a new standard for excellence. As one nominator noted, “Alyssa embodies excellence in all that she does, and she sets an incredible example and mentor for our other staff members.”

Congratulations to 10 students in the Master of Health Science in Clinical Research program who graduated on Sunday, May 11, 2025. They were among 442 students from the Duke University School of Medicine who graduated, marking the successful culmination of their hard work and dedication.

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"The most important thing I learned at Duke was how to think like a clinical researcher—asking the right questions, designing meaningful studies, and translating data into impact."

Duke CTSI Director and CRTP alum Susanna Naggie, MD, MHS, FIDSA, has been named the Catherine Wilfert Distinguished Professor of Medicine. Naggie is among 17 faculty members at Duke University School of Medicine who have been awarded distinguished professorships.

After a national search, CRPT alum Matthew D. Barber, MD, MHS, has been appointed to serve as president of the Duke Health Integrated Practice (DHIP) and vice dean for Clinical Affairs in the Duke University School of Medicine.