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TRANSFORM-HF has shown two key diuretics work equally as well at improving patient survival. Study co-lead Dr. Rob Mentz believes this means more time can be spent on finding the right doses for patients and therapies that improve clinical outcomes in heart failure: https://bddy.me/3WE43Cx

Racial and ethnic minorities make up 28% of the U.S. population, but just 6% of clinical trial populations. A new BIG IDEAs Lab partnership aims to change that. Discover how those like DCRI’s Dr. Jessilyn Dunn are overcoming digital health research’s most persistent challenges. https://bddy.me/3XELyi8

Damar Hamlin’s on-field cardiac arrest and remarkable recovery highlighted the importance of rapid CPR. DCRI’s Dr. Chris Granger joined the Duke School of Medicine's Dean Mary Klotman for her Friday Message to discuss how hands-only CPR training can save lives: https://bddy.me/3Xwi9qb

Want to learn more about the exciting potential of gene therapy? Join Dr. Peter Marks on January 24 as he discusses the current state of gene therapy, key barriers to overcome, and how the FDA helps facilitate future developments. Register today at: https://bddy.me/3QCl8eP

On Wednesday, January 11, join the OSTP, OTN and featured speakers like the DCRI's Dr. Michael Cohen-Wolkowiez for a robust discussion on the need for a coordinated clinical trials enterprise to quickly spot new viral threats and find effective countermeasures. Register at: https://bddy.me/3CumuCn

Millions struggle with long COVID with no proven treatments in sight. Learn how those like the DCRI’s Dr. Kanecia Zimmerman are helping researchers go from “not really knowing anything” to developing effective treatments as part of the RECOVER initiative: https://bddy.me/3k1KKVS

Most patients are discharged without being placed on all four main foundational drug therapies. Stephen Green, MD, believes this "needlessly exposes them to excess clinical risk" and should change as part of "“improving postdischarge outcomes.” https://bddy.me/3IjNZSV

Don’t miss your chance to be a part of next year’s STAR Program! Participants will get hands-on experience in research methodology and writing while working with Duke faculty mentors. Applications for 2023 will close on 1/6 at 11:59 PM EST. Apply today at: https://bddy.me/3vsFcq0

Are you a stellar student still looking for a STEM spring-summer internship that pays $5K? Can work 10 hrs./week, Feb-July? If you are exploring the fields of science, healthcare, biology, or biotech and have not considered clinical research, this is a great opportunity! Plus, the opportunity to get your foot in the door at the world’s largest academic clinical research institution—The Duke Clinical Research Institute—will open doors for you in the field that is growing fast and has tons of opportunities. Please share with someone who might be interested in this opportunity! Apply by 12/23: https://bddy.me/3BEWELp

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Teachers are a critical part of the STAR Program, as they help create an open and collaborative learning environment and use their experience to provide student participants with key collaborative skills, problem-solving skills, and content-based knowledge. Discover how you can become a part of shaping the next generation of researchers: https://bddy.me/3YjKXnl

The Duke STAR Program helps the next generation of researchers build up the skills they need for a promising future in research. Learn more about this year’s participants, as well as how to apply for next year’s program: https://bddy.me/3VYA2x4

Recent changes to Twitter have left many users in the space wondering what’s next for the platform. DCRI’s Chief Science and Digital Officer Eric Perakslis shares insights on privacy concerns, misinformation, and alternative social channels https://bddy.me/3OUHnvs