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Cynthia Jan Coffman

Professor of Biostatistics & Bioinformatics
Biostatistics & Bioinformatics, Division of Biostatistics
Duke Box 3827, Med Ctr, Durham, NC 27710
Durham VAMC, 508 Fulton St (152), Durham, NC

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Professor of Biostatistics & Bioinformatics · 2022 - Present Biostatistics & Bioinformatics, Division of Biostatistics, Biostatistics & Bioinformatics

Recent Publications


Implementing Advanced Comprehensive Diabetes Care Within the Veterans Affairs Learning Health System.

Journal Article J Gen Intern Med · November 4, 2025 BACKGROUND: Telehealth can improve glycemic control for patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D), but programs must be designed in a manner that facilitates real-world uptake and effectiveness within learning health systems (LHS). OBJECTIVE: To highlight how th ... Full text Link to item Cite

Enhancing team communication to improve implementation of a supervised walking program for hospitalized veterans: Evidence from a multi-site trial in the Veterans Health Administration.

Journal Article PM R · November 2025 INTRODUCTION: The timely translation of evidence-based programs into real-world clinical settings is a persistent challenge due to complexities related to organizational context and team function, particularly in inpatient settings. Strategies are needed t ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Recent Grants


Biopsychosocial Influence on Shoulder Pain

ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases · 2023 - 2028

Testing a Clinician and Patient Intervention to Promote smoking Cessation Among Pregnant Women

ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by National Cancer Institute · 2021 - 2026

Improving Veteran Access To Integrated Management of Chronic Back Pain (AIM Back)

ResearchStatistical Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2017 - 2026

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Education, Training & Certifications


North Carolina State University · 1997 Ph.D.
North Carolina State University · 1993 M.B.A.
West Virginia University · 1984 B.S.