Center of Excellence for the Rational Use of Antibiotics - promoting a better understanding about the rationale for appropriate selection of antibiotics, both at a formulary and individual patient basis, that incorporates long-range institutional goals such as optimal patient outcome, control of microbial resistance, reductions in antibiotic-related complications, and flexibility in dosing and administration options.

 

Clinical Microbiology Laboratory - diagnostic support, testing, and consultation.

 

Duke University AIDS Research and Treatment Center (DART) - provides outstanding HIV/AIDS patient care, fosters innovative but responsible clinical research, and trains medical practitioners in HIV/AIDS clinical care.

 

Duke University Mycology Research Unit (DUMRU) - The Duke University Mycology Research Unit (DUMRU) of Duke University Medical Center applies an interdisciplinary research approach to investigate the pathobiology of medically important fungi through the model pathogen, Cryptococcus neoformans.

 

Mentored Clinical Research Scholar Program - a structured didactic and applied research curriculum in patient-oriented clinical research for post-doctoral candidates pursuing subspecialty or primary care training and junior faculty members. Faculty mentors are selected for their expertise, experience, and commitment to training provide oversight of the program and/or serve as research mentors.