Susanna Naggie, MD
Vice Dean for Clinical Research
Susanna Naggie, MD, is the Vice Dean for Clinical Research and Associate Professor of Medicine in the Duke University School of Medicine effective May 20, 2020. Dr. Naggie has direct responsibility for advancing the clinical research mission of the School of Medicine. She works closely with School of Medicine, Health System and Campus leaders including the Vice Dean for Translational Sciences, Vice Dean for Data Science and Information Technology, Executive Vice Dean for Administration, and Vice Dean and Executive Director of the Duke Clinical Research Institute (DCRI). She oversees the Duke Office of Clinical Research (DOCR) and Office of Regulatory Affairs & Quality. She also has a leadership role with the Clinical Research Units (CRUs), working closely with department CRU leadership.
Dr. Naggie is a physician-scientist focused on the care of patients with HIV and viral hepatitis and leads a research program aimed at understanding the mechanisms of accelerated liver fibrogenesis in this patient population and the development of biomarkers to guide medical decision making. She currently serves as chair of the AIDS Clinical Trials Group Viral Hepatitis Transformative Science Group Committee and was recently appointed to the NIH COVID-19 Treatment Guidelines Panel. Dr. Naggie earned her MD from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and completed her Internal Medicine training at Duke University, where she also served as a Chief Resident in Internal Medicine. She completed her Infectious Diseases fellowship training at Duke, joining the faculty in the Division of Infectious Diseases in 2009.
Denise Snyder, MS, RD, LDN, FACRP
Associate Dean for Clinical Research
Denise C. Snyder, MS, RD is the associate dean for Clinical Research for Duke University School of Medicine. In this role, she leads the Duke Office of Clinical Research (DOCR), a support office with expertise in study logistics, data management, regulatory oversight, and guidance for clinical research operations for Duke as a site.
Denise Snyder is a nationally recognized leader in clinical research operations and workforce development, serving as Associate Dean for Clinical Research at Duke University School of Medicine. With more than 25 years of experience, she has led major transformations in clinical research infrastructure, including the evolution of a centralized research support model and implementation of enterprise systems that enhance efficiency, quality, and compliance.
She is a strong advocate for workforce innovation, co-developing a nationally recognized program focused on engagement and resilience, and contributing to competency-based workforce frameworks through numerous publications. Denise is actively engaged in shaping the future of the profession through national leadership roles, including service on workforce-focused committees and the board of ACRP.
A frequent national speaker, she is known for her collaborative leadership style and commitment to advancing clinical research through innovation, operational excellence, and inclusive workforce strategies.
