Lynda Szczech, MD, MSCE

Dr. Szczech joined the DCRI in 1998 and is currently director of Nephrology Research and medical director of DCRI Safety Surveillance. She has extensive experience in nephrological research and clinical epidemiology. She holds an MD from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia and earned a Master’s degree in Clinical Epidemiology from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. She is the author of numerous peer-reviewed publications on renal disease, especially its effects on HIV+ patients. Dr. Szczech is the recipient of the 1996 American Kidney Fund Clinical Scientist in Nephrology Award and the National Research Service Fellowship Award.

Dr. Szczech’s clinical and research interests include the evaluation and management of acute and chronic renal insufficiency, as well as consultative and general nephrology.

DCRI Communications

The Communications Group at the Duke Clinical Research Institute was started in 1992 and encompasses editorial and writing services, graphic design, production, the American Heart Journal editorial office, event planning, project coordination, web development and maintenance, and videography and video streaming services. The Communications staff ensures that all DCRI communications are clear, consistent, accurate, and high-quality. They coordinate the production of trials materials, manuscripts for publication in books or journals, slide presentations, and DCRI and clinical trials promotional materials.

The Duke Clinical Medicine Series originated at the DCRI and is managed by the Communications Group. Many of the media, editorial, events, web, and videography professionals in the Communications group play prominent roles in the production and broadcasting of the Duke Clinical Medicine Series. Video production services are provided by the Medical Video Group within Duke University Media Services.

Duke Clinical Medicine Series in progress.