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Duke CTSI's research site in Kannapolis, N.C. Part of the Duke Center for Precision Health. Home of the MURDOCK Study.

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12/04/2025

When COVID-19 hit North Carolina, the Duke Kannapolis team and the MURDOCK Study Community Registry and Biorepository played a critical role in one of the state’s earliest large-scale research efforts.

Within weeks, the team transformed an empty bank parking lot into a drive-through enrollment site, keeping participants and staff safe while collecting vital samples.

Thanks to creativity, teamwork, and strong community partnerships, Duke Kannapolis enrolled 1,400 participants, the most of any site, and helped generate data that informed real-life decisions during a time of uncertainty.

Learn more: https://ctsi.duke.edu/news/innovation-under-pressure

06/18/2025

The Duke Clinical and Translational Science Institute mourns the passing of David H. Murdock, a distinguished philanthropist whose $35 million gift established the MURDOCK Study in Kannapolis, NC.

Mr. Murdock’s investment in biomedical research laid the foundation for a longitudinal study that has engaged over 12,000 participants and continues to drive innovation in disease reclassification and health outcomes.

“His legacy lives on through the thousands of lives impacted by this research,” said Dr. Svati Shah, principal investigator of the study.

We are grateful for his enduring contributions to science and public health.

Read more: https://ctsi.duke.edu/news/north-carolina-businessman-and-philanthropist-david-murdock-dies-102

06/17/2025

⚡ Do you have low back pain? Do you live near Kannapolis or Durham? You may receive up to $200 for participating in this research study. See if you qualify: duke.is/TheBACkStudy

👋 Meet Stephen. A retired researcher who worked in infectious disease, microbiology, and immunology, Stephen knows it can be hard for studies to get volunteers.

“I felt that I better put my money where my mouth is. I’ve enrolled in dozens of clinical studies and trials,” he said. “It’s something that I can do.”

When he developed low back pain, he joined another — the BACk Study. Pain research is especially meaningful to Stephen, who volunteers with people who live with spinal cord injuries and often endure pain daily.

“If there is something that I can do that will help people recover from pain or prevent it in the first place, I want to continue to move the ball forward,” he said. “Big things happen with small steps.”

When he is not coaching and volunteering, Stephen enjoys backpacking and back country travel.

06/10/2025

⚡ Do you have low back pain? Do you live near Kannapolis or Durham? You may receive up to $200 for participating in this research study. See if you qualify: duke.is/TheBACkStudy

👋 Meet Joy. Ever since Duke opened a research site in Kannapolis years ago, she has signed up for studies. So far, Joy has participated in the MURDOCK Study, a study about preventing Alzheimer’s disease, and now the BACk Study.

The first time she heard about BACk, Joy could not apply because her back didn’t hurt.

“But the second time they reached out, my back had been hurting, and I was able to join the study,” she said. "If I can make a difference and add to the data, I wanted to do that.”

An accountant for small business in Charlotte started by her grandfather, Joy enjoys spending time with her husband and their beloved dog and cat.

06/03/2025

⚡ Do you have low back pain? Do you live near Kannapolis or Durham? You may receive up to $200 for participating in this research study. See if you qualify: duke.is/TheBACkStudy

👋 Meet Jessa. Simply stated, she believes in scientific research. When her low back started to hurt, Jessa joined the BACk Study to help Duke researchers better understand pain.

“A friend sent me the study, and it seemed like a low-stress way to participate in our community,” Jessa said.

A licensed general contractor, Jessa owns a small construction company. She loves sustainability and reuse, so you can often find her making small projects out of construction leftovers. When she’s not working, Jessa enjoys hiking, reading, and live music.

05/03/2025

Darrell Lipe joined the BACk Study to help contribute to the treatment and prevention of low back pain for future generations.

When he's not at work as an information technology manager, Darrell enjoys volunteering at his church and in the community, as well as reading, meeting with friends, and walking.

Do you have low back pain? Do you live near Kannapolis? You may receive up to $200 for participating in this research study. To see if you qualify, complete this questionnaire:

duke.is/TheBACkStudy

05/02/2025

A great night for science and baseball!

05/01/2025

🎉 Celebrating three North Carolina Central University students who completed internships through the Duke-NCCU Bridge Office! Supported by , the Bridge Office has facilitated internships for 37 NCCU scholars who work with Duke mentors in this thriving collaboration.

Congratulations to Gionna Kolb, Ifidon Ikharo and Jasmine Johnson! And special thanks to dedicated mentors with Duke Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences and fantastic partners at NCCU.

Read the story: duke.is/m/7nfw
Learn more: duke.is/DukeNCCU

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04/27/2025

Michelle joined the BACk Study because not only has she been affected by low back pain, but many of her family and friends have as well.

She wants to participate in research studies that will help advance the future of health care.

Do you have low back pain? Do you live near Kannapolis? You may receive up to $200 for participating in this research study. To see if you qualify, complete this questionnaire:

duke.is/TheBACkStudy

04/22/2025

Teresa joined the BACk Study when her back started to hurt because she has a family history of low back pain. A retired educator, she enjoys reading, walking, cooking, and spending time with family and friends.

Do you have low back pain? Do you live near Kannapolis or Durham? You may receive up to $200 for participating in this research study. To see if you qualify, complete this questionnaire:

duke.is/TheBACkStudy

04/15/2025

E Belleau is a clinical social worker who joined the BACk Study because of a belief in the importance of research, saying that even if study outcomes will not directly benefit participants, the research holds promise for future generations.

Do you have low back pain? Do you live near Kannapolis or Durham? You may receive up to $200 for participating in this research study. To see if you qualify, complete this questionnaire:

duke.is/TheBACkStudy

04/09/2025

🚀 A wonderful career development opportunity for PhD candidates and postdocs studying basic science! The Duke Scholars in Molecular Medicine program will accept applications for 2025-2026 starting April 21.

🖐 Scholars get hands-on experience for nine months in clinical areas related to their field of research. Supported by , DSMM helps prepare a new generation of scientists to better address critical problems in human health and develop collaborations with clinical partners.

Read the story: duke.is/c/2dnp
Learn more: duke.is/DSMM

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