Brittany A Davidson | Scholars@Duke

Brittany A Davidson
Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Current Research Interests

My research interests revolve around 'the patient experience of cancer,' including patient preferences for genetic testing and management options in ovarian cancer, palliative care involvement in GYN cancers, communication strategies, post-operative pain management and medication compliance.

Current Appointments & Affiliations

Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Gynecologic Oncology, Obstetrics and Gynecology 2016
Member of the Duke Cancer Institute, Duke Cancer Institute, Institutes and Centers 2017

Contact Information

brittany.davidson@duke.edu

Background
Education, Training, & Certifications
- Duke University 2013 - 2016
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas Southwestern Medical School 2009 - 2013
- M.D., University of Virginia 2009
Medical Licensure
- 2013-00137. North Carolina. 2013
Duke Appointment History
- Clinical Associate in the Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Gynecologic Oncology, Obstetrics and Gynecology 2016
Leadership & Clinical Positions at Duke
- Director of Student and Trainee Education for GYN Oncology
Recognition
Awards & Honors
Expertise
Subject Headings
- Cancer in women
- Palliative Care
Research
Selected Grants
- CL-PTL-119: Double-Blind, Placebo Controlled Phase III Trial of Maintenance FANG awarded by Gradalis, Inc. 2015 - 2020
Fellowships, Supported Research, & Other Grants
- Development and validation of a predictive model for emergency room utilization and unanticipated hospital admission in patients receiving treatment for ovarian cancer awarded by Charles B. Hammond OB/GYN Research Award 2018
- A quantitative and qualitative analysis of adherence to oral anti-cancer therapeutics in the gynecology oncology population awarded by Charles B. Hammond Research Fund 2018
- Qualitative assessment for end of life treatment options in women with high-risk platinum-resistant ovarian cancer awarded by Duke Cancer Control & Population Sciences 2017
- Understanding and predicting opioid use following gynecologic surgery awarded by Duke University Hammond grant 2017
Publications & Artistic Works
Selected Publications
- Academic Articles
  - Salinaro, JR, Puechl, AM, Havrilesky, LJ, and Davidson, BA. "Gender trends in gynecologic oncology authorship: Implications for the critical evaluation of gender distribution in academic rank and leadership positions." Gynecologic Oncology (October 9, 2018). Full Text
  - Lim, SL, Moss, HA, Secord, AA, Lee, PS, Havrilesky, LJ, and Davidson, BA. "Hysterectomy with sentinel lymph node biopsy in the setting of pre-operative diagnosis of endometrial intraepithelial neoplasia: A cost-effectiveness analysis." Gynecologic Oncology (September 23, 2018). Full Text
  - Davidson, BA, Ehrisman, J, Abbott, S, Harmon, Z, Secord, AA, Berchuck, A, Lee, PS, Valea, FA, Li, X, Havrilesky, LJ, and Hall, AHS. "Prospective Evaluation of Lymph Node Processing at Staging Surgery for High-grade Endometrial Cancer." International Journal of Gynecological Pathology : Official Journal of the International Society of Gynecological Pathologists 37, no. 3 (May 2018): 252-255. Full Text
  - Davidson, BA, Moss, HA, Arquiette, J, and Kamal, AH. "Top 10 Tips Palliative Care Clinicians Should Know When Caring for Patients with Endometrial Cancer." Journal of palliative medicine (March 13, 2018). Full Text
  - Davidson, BA, Moss, HA, and Kamal, AH. "Top 10 Tips Palliative Care Clinicians Should Know When Caring for Patients with Ovarian Cancer." Journal of Palliative Medicine 21, no. 2 (February 2018): 250-254. Full Text
  - Makker, V, Green, AK, Wenham, RM, Mutch, D, Davidson, B, and Miller, DS. "New therapies for advanced, recurrent, and metastatic endometrial cancers." Gynecologic Oncology Research and Practice 4, no. 1 (December 2017). Full Text
  - Phippen, NT, Secord, AA, Wolf, S, Samsa, G, Davidson, B, Abernethy, AP, Cella, D, Havrilesky, LJ, Burger, RA, Monk, BJ, and Leath, CA. "Quality of life is significantly associated with survival in women with advanced epithelial ovarian cancer: An ancillary data analysis of the NRG Oncology/Gynecologic Oncology Group (GOG-0218) study." Gynecologic Oncology 147, no. 1 (October 2017): 98-103. Full Text
  - Madden-Fuentes, RJ, Koontz, BF, Harrison, MR, George, DJ, Davidson, B, Gilmore, BF, Moul, JW, Mantyh, C, and Peterson, AC. "How Can We Effectively Address the Medical and Psychological Concerns of Survivors of Pelvic Malignancies?." Oncology (Williston Park) 31, no. 4 (April 15, 2017): 286-294. (Review) Link to Item
  - Foote, JR, Gaillard, S, Broadwater, G, Sosa, JA, Davidson, B, Adam, MA, Secord, AA, Jones, MB, Chino, J, and Havrilesky, LJ. "Disparities in the surgical staging of high-grade endometrial cancer in the United States." Gynecologic Oncology Research and Practice 4 (January 19, 2017): 1-null. Full Text Open Access Copy
  - Davidson, BA, Foote, J, Clark, LH, Broadwater, G, Ehrisman, J, Gehrig, P, Graybill, W, Alvarez Secord, A, and Havrilesky, LJ. "Tumor grade and chemotherapy response in endometrioid endometrial cancer." Gynecologic Oncology Reports 17 (August 2016): 3-6. Full Text
  - Davidson, BA, Foote, J, Brower, SL, Tian, C, Havrilesky, LJ, and Secord, AA. "Analysis of in vitro chemoresponse assays in endometrioid endometrial adenocarcinoma: an observational ancillary analysis." Gynecologic oncology research and practice 3 (January 2016): 13-. Full Text Open Access Copy
  - Myers, ER, Moorman, P, Gierisch, JM, Havrilesky, LJ, Grimm, LJ, Ghate, S, Davidson, B, Mongtomery, RC, Crowley, MJ, McCrory, DC, Kendrick, A, and Sanders, GD. "Benefits and Harms of Breast Cancer Screening: A Systematic Review." Jama 314, no. 15 (October 2015): 1615-1634. (Review) Full Text
  - Davidson, BA, Nagel, CI, Richardson, DL, Kehoe, SM, Miller, DS, and Lea, JS. "Outcomes of Treatment of Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia in a Primarily Indigent Urban Population." Journal of Reproductive Medicine 60, no. 5-6 (2015): 243-248.
  - Davidson, BA, and Moorman, PG. "Risk-benefit assessment of the combined oral contraceptive pill in women with a family history of female cancer." Expert opinion on drug safety 13, no. 10 (October 2014): 1375-1382. (Review) Full Text
  - Davidson, BA, Rubatt, JM, Corcoran, DL, Teoh, DK, Bernardini, MQ, Grace, LA, Soper, WJ, Berchuck, A, Siamakpour-Reihani, S, Chen, W, Owzar, K, Murphy, SK, and Secord, AA. "Differential Angiogenic Gene Expression in TP53 Wild-Type and Mutant Ovarian Cancer Cell Lines." Frontiers in Oncology 4 (January 2014): 163-. Full Text
  - Davidson, BA, and Secord, AA. "Profile of pazopanib and its potential in the treatment of epithelial ovarian cancer." International Journal of Women'S Health 6 (January 2014): 289-300. (Review) Full Text Open Access Copy
- Conference Papers
  - Gaillard, S, Gay, LM, Steiner, M, Andreano, K, Davidson, BA, and Havrilesky, LJ. "Assessment of activating estrogen receptor 1 (ESR1) mutations in gynecologic malignancies." : AMER SOC CLINICAL ONCOLOGY, May 20, 2018. Full Text Link to Item
  - Salinaro, J, Ehrisman, J, Secord, AA, and Davidson, BA. "Incidence of venous thromboembolism among patients receiving neoadjuvant chemotherapy for advanced ovarian cancer." : AMER SOC CLINICAL ONCOLOGY, May 20, 2018. Full Text Link to Item
  - Gillen, J, Mills, KA, Dvorak, J, Zheng, B, Thai, T, Salani, R, Cosgrove, CM, Davidson, B, Thaker, PH, and Moore, KN. "Imaging Biomarkers of Adiposity and Sarcopenia as Potential Predictors for Overall Survival Among Patients with Endometrial Cancer Treated with Bevacizumab." October 2017. Full Text
  - Davidson, BA, Squatrito, R, Duska, LR, Havrilesky, LJ, Schwager, N, McCollum, M, Arapovic, S, and Secord, AA. "Phase II evaluation of nintedanib in the treatment of bevacizumab-resistant persistent/recurrent ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal carcinoma." May 20, 2016. Full Text Link to Item
  - Davidson, BA, Mannschreck, DB, Broadwater, G, Lopez-Acevedo, M, Lee, PS, Havrilesky, LJ, Valea, FA, Berchuck, A, and Secord, AA. "Findings at laparoscopy, not debulking status, are associated with survival in advanced stage ovarian cancer after neoadjuvant chemotherapy." April 2015. Full Text
  - Roque, DR, Pierce, S, Doll, KM, Davidson, B, Jackson, AL, Ko, EM, Moore, DT, Gehrig, PA, Secord, AA, Havrilesky, LJ, and Bae-Jump, VL. "Endometrial cancer outcomes in hypertensive women treated with beta-blocker." May 20, 2014. Link to Item
Teaching & Mentoring
Advising & Mentoring
- Continuity clinic mentor for 3rd year medical students
  
  Mentoring residents in their 3rd year research project requirement
Teaching Activities
- Courses Taught:
  
  2018 OB/GYN 404C Prep for OB/GYN Residency: Instructor
  -Breaking Bad News
  -Physician Wellness
  
  Medical Student Case Based Learning: Instructor
  
  GYN Laparoscopic Training Curriculum: Instructor
  
  Director of GYN Oncology Resident Education
  
  OB/GYN Resident Coaching Program: Program Co-lead and Coach
Scholarly, Clinical, & Service Activities
Service to the Profession
- Reviewer. Progress In Palliative Care Journal. 2018 2018
- Reviewer. Journal of Oncology Practice. 2017 2017
Academic & Administrative Activities
- Duke Cancer Institute Sexual Health Working Group
  Duke Cancer Institute Quality Improvement Committee
  Duke OB/GYN Wellness Committee
  Duke OB/GYN Core Curriculum Committee

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Education, Training, & Certifications

Medical Licensure

Duke Appointment History

Leadership & Clinical Positions at Duke

Awards & Honors

Subject Headings

Selected Grants

Fellowships, Supported Research, & Other Grants

Selected Publications

Academic Articles

Conference Papers

Advising & Mentoring

Teaching Activities

Service to the Profession

Academic & Administrative Activities