Duke BME Culture and Belonging Committee

Committed to Making a Difference.

Duke’s Department of Biomedical Engineering is committed to being a diverse community of people with ideas and approaches that make a difference locally, nationally and globally.

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Across Duke BME

Our department is dedicated to incorporating inclusivity and community into all aspects of Duke BME— with specific focus on our education, research and community outreach.

Director

Ensures that participants in all Duke BME’s educational, outreach and research efforts feel included and supported

The Committee

Organizes and supports initiatives to improve recruitment efforts, mentorship opportunities and promote inclusion across the department and through community outreach. Brenton Hoffman is the chair.

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Happi Adams Profile Photo

Happi Adams

Director of Educational Programs, Outreach Design Education

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Emma Chory Profile Photo

Emma Chory

Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering

Dr Brent Hoffman, Ph.D. Profile Photo
Dr Brent Hoffman, Ph.D. Profile Photo

Dr Brent Hoffman, Ph.D.

Associate Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering

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Michaela Martinez Profile Photo

Michaela Martinez

Senior Communications Specialist (BME)

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Cindy Meade Profile Photo

Cindy Meade

Staff Specialist, Undergraduate Program

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Kevin Thoresen Profile Photo

Kevin Thoresen

Administrative Assistant to the Chair

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Philip Hollingsworth, Ph.D. Profile Photo

Philip Hollingsworth, Ph.D.

Program Coord, Senior

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