Since its inception in 2004, the HYC has sought to help build local clinical and research capacity in locations where we work with long standing strategic partners.  This has included a variety of mechanisms of support.  Some examples include:

• Hosting trainees and faculty from our collaborating partner institutions at Duke
• Purchasing equipment that contribute to both research and clinical initiatives
• Arranging for equipment and supply donations from other collaborators
• Establishing local training programs, ranging from one time workshops to more formalized fellowship training programs
• Conducting on line mentored research training
• Conducting health screening activities
• Construction of an inpatient cardiac care unit

Capacity building activities are contingent upon faculty engagement, the generosity of our donors and successful acquisition of external funding.