Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Community

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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DEIC Across Duke BME

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

Director

Ensures that diversity, equity and inclusion are at the forefront of all all educational, outreach and research efforts across the department

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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Pranam D. Chatterjee Profile Photo

Pranam D. Chatterjee

Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering

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Emma Jean Chory Profile Photo

Emma Jean Chory

Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering

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Joel Collier Profile Photo

Joel Collier

Associate Dean for Doctoral Education, Theodore Kennedy Professor of BME

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Timothy Fields Profile Photo

Timothy Fields

Human Resources Manager

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Brenton D. Hoffman Profile Photo

Brenton D. Hoffman

James L. and Elizabeth M. Vincent Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering

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Rohan Maddamsetti, Ph.D. Profile Photo

Rohan Maddamsetti, Ph.D.

Postdoctoral Associate

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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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