Adrian Hernandez

Adrian Hernandez, MD, is a Vice Dean and Executive Director of the Duke Clinical Research Institute (DCRI), where he provides strategic leadership for clinical research, education, and data repositories. He previously served as Vice Dean for Clinical Research at Duke University School of Medicine (2017–2020) and leads initiatives at the Duke Institute for Health Innovations (DIHI).

• Education: MD from University of Texas-Southwestern at Dallas
• Residency: Internal Medicine at University of California San Francisco School of Medicine
• Fellowship: Cardiology at Duke University

Dr. Hernandez specializes in cardiology and clinical research, with a focus on heart failure, health services research, and data science applications. His work spans clinical trials, patient-centered studies, and health policy analysis, emphasizing evidence generation for cardiovascular therapies.

His recent publications highlight advancements in heart failure management with SGLT2 inhibitors (dapagliflozin), aspirin dosing in diabetes and cardiovascular disease, and iron deficiency treatments. Key themes include pharmacotherapy optimization, health disparities, and digital health integration into clinical practice.

• Scientific Awards: Elected member of the American Society of Clinical Investigation and Association of American Physicians
• Leadership: Steering committee chair/principal investigator for large trials like VICTORIA, DELIVER, and ADAPTABLE