Goals of the Pickett Community Partnered Research Initiatives
Promoting integrated research communities and enabling innovative partnered approaches to prioritize and solve health problems.
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Increase community engagement (a space for education, outreach, and advisory boards)
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Increase diversity in clinical research populations
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Support junior investigators (voucher funding from grant)
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Training site for interns from local Durham and North Carolina colleges
Duke Research at Pickett Road is a free-standing research facility designed to promote integrated research communities and enable innovative partnered approaches for prioritizing and solving health problems. Our Community Room is a welcoming and flexible environment that encourages idea-sharing and teamwork. Our lobby is a sweeping light-filled inviting space. The Community Room and lobby may be reserved by Duke community members and partners for events and meetings. Please complete the online room reservation form or call (919) 613-1200 for assistance in completing the reservation form. Fees may be required depending on the proposed usage.
Research at Pickett is a part of the Research Equity and Diversity Initiative (READI). Learn about the READI initiative here.