Upcoming Grand Rounds Presentation: IMPACT-BP – A Novel Approach to Blood Pressure control in Rural South Africa
On Friday, November 14, 2025, at 1:00 pm Eastern Time, the Rethinking Clinical Trials Grand Rounds series will feature a presentation by Dr.Mark Siedner of Harvard Medical School. Dr. Siedner will discuss “IMPACT-BP: A Community-Based Intervention for Sustainable Blood Pressure Control in Rural KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.”
Dr. Siedner is a Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and a dedicated faculty member with the Africa Health Research Institute. His research focuses on innovative strategies to improve health outcomes in resource-limited settings. The IMPACT-BP initiative represents a meaningful effort to address the growing burden of hypertension in rural South Africa through community engagement and sustainable interventions.
This Grand rounds presentation will be especially valuable for researchers, clinicians, public health professionals, and anyone interested in learning about cutting-edge approaches to clinical trial design and implementation in global health. The session will likely explore the challenges and successes of implementing a community-based blood pressure control program, offering insights into culturally appropriate interventions and strategies for long-term sustainability.
Interested individuals can join the online meeting via this Zoom link: https://duke.zoom.us/j/91976002557?pwd=35JaEjwvJOxq92wiqaXjShlOtNEC7K.1.
Keywords:
* Primary Topic: Global health, Hypertension Intervention
* Primary Keyword: IMPACT-BP
* Secondary Keywords: Clinical Trials, Blood Pressure Control, Rural Health, South Africa, Community-Based Healthcare, Africa Health Research Institute, Harvard Medical School, Grand Rounds, Public Health, Hypertension.