Skip to main content

Brenna L Hughes

Edwin Crowell Hamblen Distinguished Professor of Reproductive Biology and Family Planning
Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maternal Fetal Medicine

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Edwin Crowell Hamblen Distinguished Professor of Reproductive Biology and Family Planning · 2025 - Present Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maternal Fetal Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology · 2023 - Present Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maternal Fetal Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Interim Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology · 2025 - Present Obstetrics and Gynecology, Clinical Science Departments

Previous Appointments & Affiliations


Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology · 2018 - 2023 Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maternal Fetal Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology · 2017 - 2018 Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maternal Fetal Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Instructor, Temporary in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology · 2016 - 2017 Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maternal Fetal Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology

Professional Training and Employment


Fellowship Director · 2015 - 2016 Brown University
Associate Professor · 2012 - 2016 Brown University
Assistant Professor · 2006 - 2012 Brown University

Leadership & Clinical Positions at Duke


  • Vice-Chair Obstetrics and Quality
  • Division Chief Maternal Fetal Medicine
  • CSU Director- Women's