Duke Kannapolis | Duke Clinical and Translational Science Institute

Duke Kannapolis has developed and implemented a community-based approach to clinical research.

We believe that study participants are valued partners, and we place them at the center of everything we do.

Duke's Research Site in Kannapolis

Duke Kannapolis functions as an engine to accelerate precision genomics and population health research, featuring a diverse community of engaged research participants and supporting the Duke research community and external collaborators and partners.

A part of the Duke Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI), Duke Kannapolis manages a wide variety of research projects focusing on the exploration, discovery, and validation of biomarkers that will inform a deeper understanding of health and disease. Founded in 2007, Duke Kannapolis has enrolled nearly 14,000 participants using a successful community-engaged research model.

Co-located on the North Carolina Research Campus near Charlotte with seven University of North Carolina research institutes and a public health department, the Duke Kannapolis facility features 10,100 square feet of clinical research space.