Overview

Duke TORCHE (Transdisciplinary Otolaryngology Research, Community Health and Equity Program) is a multifaceted research initiative focused on the interplay between social determinants of health and otolaryngological disease from both U.S-based and global perspectives. Our team focuses on investigating disparities in head and neck cancers, with an emphasis on equity-driven interventions, policy, and collaboration. 

Join Our Team

Please contact Dr. Osazuwa-Peters to learn about opportunities with our program.

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Lab Members

  • Rong Jiang, PhD - Assistant Professor in Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences
  • Eric Adjei Boakye, PhD, MA
  • Joab Odera, PhD – Post-Doctoral Researcher
  • Morgan Byrd, PhD, MPH – Post-Doctoral Associate
  • Kalipa Gedion Kisuse, MD, MSc
  • Dr. Melissa White, MD 
  • Vince D’Anniballe – MD-PhD Student, Duke University
  • May Gao – MD Student, Duke University
  • Alexandra Hunter – MD Student, Duke University
  • Adam Kaakati – MD Student, Duke University
  • Trisha Kibugi – MS in Global Health Student, Duke University
  • Caitlyn Martindale – MD Student, Eastern Virginia Medical School
  • Tariq Omer – MD Student, Duke University
  • Janel Ramkalawan – MD Student, Duke University
  • Amna Rauf – MS in Global Health Student, Duke University
  • Rebecca Zasloff, MPH – MD Student, Duke University
  • Ariel Hekier, BA  
  • Daniela Miro Rivera, BS
  • Ryan Norris, BS
  • Shelly Han – Undergraduate Student, Duke University
  • Huda Haque – Undergraduate Student, Duke University
  • Jiyu Hong – Undergraduate Student, Duke University
  • Caroline Joo – Undergraduate Student, Duke University
  • Ayan Jung – Undergraduate Student, Duke University
  • Ayush Khanna – Undergraduate Student, Duke University and UNC Chapel Hill
  • Dominic King – Undergraduate Student, Duke University
  • Katelyn Pena – Undergraduate Student, Duke University
  • Avari Wang – Undergraduate Student, Duke University