August 11, 2025

i-Cubed Innovation Luminate Insights Secures Global Client Engagement

Luminate Insights, the new education and training platform developed by Duke faculty researchers Hayden Bosworth, PhD, and Steven Grambow, PhD, supported by i-Cubed, the Duke Clinical Research Institute’s (DCRI’s) center for clinical research innovation, has secured a global external client partnership. A multinational biopharmaceutical company has engaged Luminate to deliver customized clinical research training across multiple internal functions and divisions, spanning teams in North America, Europe, and Asia. While the initial focus includes real-world data and evidence (RWD/RWE), the broader engagement reflects a company-wide investment in strengthening research capabilities through tailored, scalable education.

This marks a significant early milestone for Luminate Insights, which launched earlier this month to help address critical gaps in clinical research training worldwide. The partnership reflects the industry’s demand for the platform’s modular, expert-led education model and reinforces DCRI’s position as a leader in scalable, science-driven learning.

The collaboration focuses on several key areas:

• Co-developing a customized curriculum centered on real-world evidence generation
• Delivering hybrid learning experiences that combine live virtual instruction with asynchronous modules
• Reaching geographically distributed research teams with consistent, high-quality content

This engagement aligns closely with DCRI’s mission to develop, share, and implement knowledge that improves health for individuals worldwide. It also underscores the efficacy of i-Cubed's model, translating Duke’s clinical and operational expertise into practical solutions that serve the broader research community.

To learn more or get involved, visit LuminateInsights.com or contact Drew Narayan, Entrepreneur-in-Residence at icubedcenter@duke.edu.

About i-Cubed 

i-Cubed™ is the center for clinical research innovation, powered by the unique expertise and resources of the Duke Clinical Research Institute. i-Cubed supports individuals, teams, and organizations in turning their ideas into tools, technologies, and processes that transform how clinical research is done — for the benefit of people everywhere.