Events

Advancing clinical research through knowledge sharing and collaboration

The DCRI connects with the global clinical research community through conferences, research forums, seminars, and educational events. Whether we're presenting cutting-edge findings at major therapeutic conferences, hosting renowned speakers in our DCRI Research Forum series, or facilitating workshops with our clinical partners, our events serve as catalysts for the innovations that improve health outcomes worldwide. Explore our upcoming engagements and discover opportunities to join the conversation.

The DCRI showcases our thought leadership and services at scientific conferences and meetings throughout the year. Click the links below to learn more about the conferences our faculty and operations leaders will participate in throughout 2026.

Conference/MeetingDatesLocation
SCOPE SummitFebruary 2-5Orlando, FL
ISC: International Stroke ConferenceFebruary 4-6New Orleans, LA
ASCPT: American Society for Clinical Pharmacology and TherapeuticsMarch 4-6Denver, CO
ENAR: Eastern North American Region Biometric SocietyMarch 15-18Indianapolis, IN
ACC: American College of CardiologyMarch 28-30New Orleans, LA
AAN: American Academy of NeurologyApril 18-22Chicago, IL
ISHLT: International Society for Heart and Lung TransplantationApril 22-25Toronto, ON
HR: Heart RhythmApril 23-26Chicago, IL
PAS: Pediatric Academic SocietiesApril 24-27Boston, MA
DDW: Digestive Disease WeekMay 2-5Chicago, IL
HFA/ESC: Heart Failure Association of the European Society of CardiologyMay 9-12Barcelona, Spain
ATS: American Thoracic SocietyMay 15-20Orlando, FL
ISPOR 2026: International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes ResearchMay 17-20 Philadelphia, PA
SCT: Society for Clinical TrialsMay 17-20 Phoenix, AZ
AMIA: American Medical Informatics Association - Informatics SummitMay 18-21Denver, CO
EASL: European Association for the Study of the LiverMay 27-30Barcelona, Spain
ARM: AcademyHealth Annual Research MeetingMay 30-June 2Seattle, WA
ASM Microbe: American Society for Microbiology/World Microbe ForumJune 4-9Washington, DC
ADA: American Diabetes AssociationJune 5-8New Orleans, LA
DIA: Drug Information AssociationJune 14-18Philadelphia, PA
HiD: Heart in DiabetesJune 19-21Philadelphia, PA
BIO: Biotechnology Innovation OrganizationJune 22-25San Diego, CA
AAIC: Alzheimer's Association International ConferenceJuly 12-15London, UK
JSM: Joint Statistical MeetingAugust 1-6Boston, MA
ESC: European Society for CardiologyAugust 28-31Munich, Germany
SCDM: Society for Clinical Data ManagementSeptember 14-17Raleigh, NC
HDP: Health DatapaloozaSeptember 24-25Washington, DC
EASD: European Association for the Study of DiabetesSeptember 28-October 2Milan, Italy
IPF SummitSeptember 29-October 1Boston, MA
HFSA: Heart Failure Society of AmericaOctober 9-12Phoenix, AZ
CCC: Canadian Cardiovascular CongressOctober 15-17Ottawa, ON
CHEST: American College of Chest PhysiciansOctober 18-21Phoenix, AZ
PCORI Annual MeetingOctober 19-20Washington, DC
NCS: Neurocritical Care SocietyOctober 20-23Seattle, WA
IDWeek: Infectious Disease Society of AmericaOctober 21-24Washington, DC
ASN/Kidney Week: American Society for NephrologyOctober 21-25Denver, CO
TCT: Transcatheter Cardiovascular TherapeuticsOctober 31-November 3San Diego, CA
AASLD/The Liver Meeting: American Association for the Study of Liver DiseasesNovember 5-9Denver, CO
AHA: American Heart AssociationNovember 7-9Chicago, IL
AMIA: American Medical Informatics AssociationNovember 7-11Dallas, TX
ObesityWeek: The Obesity SocietyNovember 14-17Washington, DC

DCRI Research Forum

The DCRI Research Forum brings together thought leaders, visionaries, and innovators to share groundbreaking ideas and best practices with the Duke community. This distinguished speaker series is a platform to explore the latest developments in clinical research, healthcare innovation, and improvements in patient care.

Our Vision:

  • Share cutting-edge research findings with those positioned to transform patient care and outcomes
  • Exchange lessons learned and evidence-based practices to elevate the quality of clinical research across our field

Speaker Formats

Our Research Forum accommodates a variety of presentation styles to effectively showcase each speaker's expertise. Sessions may feature traditional presentations followed by interactive Q&A discussions, or take the form of intimate conversational interviews between our guests and DCRI faculty leaders, allowing for a deeper exploration of topics and real-time audience engagement.

Recent Speakers

Nakela Cook, Executive Director of PCORI, speaks to the wider research community during a recent, virtual DCRI Research Forum.
Nakela Cook, Executive Director of PCORI, speaks to the wider research community during a past DCRI Research Forum.

Our program has recently featured leaders from across healthcare, biomedical research, government, and public policy, including:

  • Jay Bhattacharya, MD, PhD (Director, National Institutes of Health)
  • Dev Sangvai, MD, MBA (Secretary, North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services)
  • Jagmeet P. Singh, MD, PhD (Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School; Massachusetts General Hospital)
  • Holly Fernandez Lynch, JD, MBE (Associate Professor, University of Pennsylvania)
  • Stacie B. Dusetzina, PhD (Professor of Health Policy, Vanderbilt University)
  • Kiran Musunuru, MD, PhD, MPH, ML, MRA, and Rebecca Ahrens-Nicklas, MD, PhD (Metabolic Disease Program, University of Pennsylvania)
  • Charles Q. Brown Jr. (Retired United States Air Force Four-Star General; Duke University Sanford School of Public Policy)
  • John Sundy, MD (Chief Medical Officer, Seismic Therapeutic; Board Member, Sanofi)

Attend a Research Forum

Sessions are held virtually and open to the Duke community. Visit the Duke Events Calendar and search 'DCRI Research Forum' to view upcoming sessions and registration information.

Interested in collaborating with the DCRI? Contact Us.