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Kai Sun

Associate Professor of Medicine
Medicine, Rheumatology and Immunology
DUMC 2978, Durham, NC 27710

Research Interests


My research interest is in reducing healthcare disparities among patients with systemic lupus erythematosus, specifically developing and testing interventions to improve lupus medication adherence.

Selected Grants


Improving patient-provider communication and medication adherence in systemic lupus erythematosus

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2023 - 2028

Validation of a Pediatric DOSE Survey to Assess Medication Adherence

ResearchCollaborator · Awarded by Lupus Foundation of America · 2025 - 2026

Duke CTSA (KL2)

ResearchScholar · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2018 - 2024

Fellowships, Gifts, and Supported Research


REsearch to AdvanCe Healthcare Equity (REACH Equity) Career Development Award · September 2018 - August 2020 Awarded by: Duke Center for REsearch to AdvanCe Healthcare Equity

External Relationships


  • Aurinia Pharmaceuticals

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