Duke University Digestive and Epidemiological Studies (DUDES) is a network of gastroenterologists dedicated to conducting clinical trials. DUDES traces its history to the early 1980s when Malcolm Tyor, MD, Professor of Gastroenterology and Division Chief at Duke University Medical Center, recognized that a collaborative, “university without walls” approach to research offered enormous potential. DUDES was created to link the clinical research efforts of gastroenterologists in academic and private practices both within and outside Duke. DUDES is committed to the delivery of high-quality patient care and to the development of new and innovative therapies in gastroenterology.

Contact: Jane E. Onken, MD

If you are interested in becoming eligible to participate in clinical trials with the DCRI, please take the time to fill out the Investigator Sign-up Sheet.

GOALS of DUDES

• To extend clinical research activities of the Division of Gastroenterology and Duke to community gastroenterologists.
• To conduct collaborative clinical research projects with academic and community gastroenterologists.
• To build a comprehensive community GI databank as a tool for outcomes research in gastroenterology.

Benefits of DUDES Membership

• Opportunity to participate in high-quality research that is professionally and financially rewarding.
• Support of an experienced central office that can provide expert assistance to your staff throughout research projects to ensure successful and meaningful participation.
• Satisfaction of working with colleagues committed to enhancing patient care, education, and research.

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