About Us
Our mission is to support high-quality clinical research at Duke by providing a comfortable and accessible research space, and an efficient, diverse, and inclusive research team.
Duke Research @ Pickett is a 22,000 square foot, free-standing research unit that provides space, equipment, and staffing for a variety of studies including both those with pediatric and those with adult participants. The facility offers free proximal parking for patients and is equipped to provide a variety of services including: investigational product administration; clinical assessment; biospecimen collection; electrocardiography; collection of demographics, medical/medication history, symptom screening, participant surveys; distribution of study materials (diaries, wearable devices, etc.); and other activities related to research study conduct. Duke Research at Pickett has 30 exam rooms divided into 4 distinct units (pods). Eight exam rooms (Pod A) are equipped with HEPA filtration units and are dedicated to acute COVID-19 research participants. The facility is equipped with printers, Duke Health System managed computers, and PIN stations are located in all 30 exam rooms as well as other locations in the facility (nurses stations and some touchdown areas).
The facility includes a 440 square foot Biological Safety Level 2 enhanced (BSL2+) specimen processing laboratory. The core operates in compliance with internationally recognized Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP) and 21 CFR Part 11. The laboratory has a biological safety cabinet, two centrifuges, a -80 ultra low freezer and a -20 freezer.
The Duke Endowment Grant
In June 2021, Dr. Susanna Naggie, Vice Dean for Clinical Research, and a team of Duke research leaders were awarded a 2.6 million dollar Duke Endowment grant to establish a community-engaged research hub at the Duke Research at Pickett site over the next 3 years.
Community Partnerships
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 Community Room
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.
Guidelines For Using Community Room
Research at Pickett is a part of the Research Equity and Diversity Initiative (READI). Learn about the READI initiative here.
Duke Research at Pickett
Why Choose Research at Pickett?
Meeting Space
Our meeting space is designed with the needs of research teams in mind. It's a flexible environment that encourages idea sharing and teamwork. With state-of-the-art technology and comfortable seating, you'll have everything you need for productive and inspiring sessions. Join us at Pickett Road and experience the power of collaboration firsthand.
Easy Access
Duke Research at Pickett is a facility that provides the space, equipment, and staffing needed to meet a variety of clinical research study needs. Located in a former Duke Health clinic building, the site is a welcoming space for research participants with free surface parking, a drive-through entrance, and 30 exam rooms.
Equipment
Duke Research at Pickett maintains shared equipment for all study teams using the facility at no additional cost. Gloves and non-surgical face masks are available for all teams using the facility. A standard list of supplies including IV lines, gauzes, bandages, etc. for research participants are included when using the Service Center.
Available Equipment
- Vital signs machines
- Otoscope
- Glucometer
- Dash monitors
- ECG Machine
- Infusion pumps
- Stadiometer
- Scales
- Suction pump
- AED
- Oxygen
Emergency Medications
A supply of emergency medications based on the Duke University Hospital hypersensitivity protocol is available for teams using the facility. The hypersensitivity protocol is available in your MaestroCare build.
Biospecimens
Samples drawn at the facility may be processed onsite in our BSL2+ laboratory by the Duke Research @ Pickett Core team or sent to the SSCRS BSL2+ laboratory. DUHS Clinical Lab and LabCorp drop boxes are also available on-site.
Policies and Procedures
Duke Research at Pickett Policies
Click here to see Research @ Pickett policies
Scheduling a Participant Visit
The building is staffed Monday through Friday, 7:30a-4:30p. Subject visits outside of these hours should be arranged through the Clinic Manager.
All visits are subject to room, equipment, and staff availability. Weekday visits can generally be accommodated with 24-hour notice. Weekend, holiday, and after-hours visits require a 4-day notice if you are planning to use Research at Pickett staff members. The Clinic Manager will provide a 2-day notice if we are unable to cover a study visit due to staffing limitations. The building will be closed during holidays concordant with the Investigational Drug Services and Core Processing Labs.
Arrival Instructions for Participants
Duke Research at Pickett Road
3024 Pickett Road
Durham, NC 27705
When you arrive:
- Park in a numbered parking space
- Call 919-613-1200
- Please wait in your car. A staff member will come to your car to take your temperature and provide a mask
- A staff member will escort you into the building
History
Originally established in October 2020 by the Duke School of Medicine to enable rapid investigation of COVID 19 outpatient trials, both the facility and staffing service core are now open to researchers and their studies across any therapeutic area. In developing the research facility and team, we have focused on easy and comfortable access for research participants, a diverse workforce, and quality processes. We are dedicated to maintaining a research environment that can optimally service our research and participant communities.
A Timeline of the Duke Research at Pickett Road Facility
