We received heartfelt and descriptive nominations for the September 2024 staff members of the month! To nominate someone for recognition, please email Melanie Kirk.
Faye Woods, Financial Management Analyst II
"Faye was kind in helping me with working with a new faculty member on top of the additional responsibilities that she does daily for her providers. She has provided expertise on any questions I have about assisting providers to ensure their day goes smoothly. Thank you, Faye."
— Cynthia Pullen, Staff Assistant
"Faye has had such an incredibly positive impact on our Division in every way. She brings energy, optimism, diligence, and kindness to every aspect of her job. She has taken on increasing responsibilities over the past two years and has never wavered in her excellence.
We are so fortunate to have her as a member of our division and I can think of no one more deserving of this recognition than Faye."
— Jacob Greenberg, Associate Professor of Surgery
Susan Charamut, Education & Training Program Director, and Taylor Bender, Program Coordinator
”I wanted to recognize Susan and Taylor's tremendous efforts in planning the 17th Thoracic Master's CME course.
The program ran a deficit last year and they've put in a ton of work to ensure this year's program was in better shape than the previous. They've exceeded registration and exhibitor participation over last year, the robotics lab is fully booked, and the course should break even at worst. They did a great job here!”
— Nick LaBricciosa, Division Administrator
Sato Ito, Database Analyst II and Technical Team Lead
“Sato has been a strong member of the data analysis team in Duke Surgery. His experience in data science and responsiveness to investigators are second to none! He is an absolute pleasure to work with and I know that when he gets assigned a task he will always overdeliver. Thank you so much, Sato!”
— Shelley Hwang, MD, Vice-Chair of Research in the Department of Surgery
“Sato is an incredibly dedicated, team-oriented colleague. He works relentlessly to ‘find a way to Yes’ for the data needs of our PIs and staff in SOCR. I’ve frequently had to turn to him for last-minute requests and he always comes through graciously and with impeccable accuracy. He is definitely a ‘go-to’ resource for our clinical research data requests and a joy to work with.”
— J. Clancy Leahy, PhD, RN, Research Practice Manager
“Sato has been a driving force in our data team, leading with excellence in transforming complex data into actionable insights. His profound expertise, innovative problem-solving, and meticulous attention to detail have greatly advanced our research data management processes. As a Technical Team Lead, Sato’s dedication and collaborative spirit not only distinguishes him as a key contributor, but also continually supports and propels our department’s goals. Thank you, Sato, for your exceptional leadership and contributions!”
— Bipana Sigdel, Clinical Data Management Manager
Eric Slack, Clinical Data Manager II
“Eric has been a huge asset to the International HAI Registry. He has been responsible for onboarding other centers from around the world and preparing the database for upcoming analyses. He also created a dashboard that will provide each site with granularity about completed and missing data, which will help guide complete data entry. On a personal level, he is professional, courteous, and efficient. He is a team player, his work is impeccable, and he goes above and beyond what is expected of him. We are lucky to have Eric on our research team.”
— Michael E. Lidsky, MD, Associate Professor of Surgery
“I really appreciate how communicative Eric is regarding the needs of our collaborative projects and the methodical way he tackles challenges. He always comes prepared with multiple options, which shows his thoughtful approach to problem-solving. His clarity in expressing needs and expectations during our collaboration helps things run smoothly. I like the fact that Eric is never afraid to ask questions to ensure we’re all on the same page. It’s a pleasure working with him.”
— Mary-Beth Joshi, MPH, Clinical Research Education Training and Operations Director
“Eric has been a key member of our Surgery Data Management team. His collaboration in managing Duke site data for the Surgical Critical Care Initiative (SC2i), a leading consortium, has been truly commendable. Eric’s unwavering commitment to data accuracy and integrity—along with his proactive problem-solving and exceptional organizational skills—has significantly enhanced the quality of our research data support. We deeply appreciate his dedication and the positive impact he has on our team. Thank you, Eric, for your outstanding contributions!”
— Bipana Sigdel, Clinical Data Management Manager