Overview

The research mission of Duke Pediatrics encompasses basic research, clinical research, community service, and the training of new scientists and physicians for the enhancement of patient care.

At Duke, remarkable advances have emerged from both laboratory studies and the investigations of new therapies or medicines in the clinical phase. Our dedicated research physicians and surgeons, all of whom are on the faculty of Duke University School of Medicine, have made extraordinary contributions towards improving the diagnosis, management, and treatment of childhood illnesses.

Pediatric Site-Based Research Unit (SBRU)
The mission of the Pediatric Site-Based Research Unit (SBRU) is to improve the health of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults through excellence in innovative clinical research. More>>

Mentored Research Training
Core components of this research training experience includes dedicated mentoring by accomplished faculty, core courses in the Responsible Conduct of Research and Scientific Writing as well as oral communications. The fellow will be matched with a mentor based on mutual scientific interest and work with the mentor from inception to completion of the research project. More>>

Clinical Trials

Duke University Medical Center has established a clinical trials network to ensure that patients have access to cutting edge medicines and therapies. Clinical trials take place under the most stringent guidelines, and participants benefit from closely supervised care.
To find current clinical trials, browse the list or select a category from the drop-down menu on dukehealth.org. More>>
Clinical Research Support Office
The CRSO participates in the development of institutional policies regarding clinical research, provides training and education to study teams and the clinical research community at Duke, and reviews and approves charge assignment grids. More>>

For more information, please contact Thomas Kinney, MD, Pediatric SBRU Medical Director, at kinne001@mc.duke.edu or 919-681-4080.