Leshon Matthews, AAS Clinical Trial Research Associate
Clinical Research Specialist Senior
Duke University
Leshon Matthews is a clinical research professional based in Durham, North Carolina. With a solid background in clinical trial operations, data management, and community engagement, he currently serves as a Clinical Research Specialist Senior with Duke Nephrology. Leshon excels in participant screening, recruitment, and the informed consent process. He holds an Associate of Applied Science in Clinical Trials Research from Durham Technical Community College. He was a Clinical Research Equity Scholar, where he gained experience fostering relationships between underrepresented communities and the healthcare system through strategic community engagement events. Leshon began his healthcare career as a Certified Nurse Assistant at Duke Hospital, providing compassionate care to cardiac patients. His volunteer work includes extensive community service with the Recharge Center Non-profit Organization, where he has contributed to various outreach programs and initiatives.