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Brittany A Davidson

Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Obstetrics and Gynecology, Gynecologic Oncology
Box 3079 Duke Medical Center, Durham, NC 27710
25172 Morris Building, Box 3079 Duke Medical Center, Durham, NC 27710

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.

Fellowships, Gifts, and Supported Research


Development and validation of a predictive model for emergency room utilization and unanticipated hospital admission in patients receiving treatment for ovarian cancer · July 2018 Awarded by: Charles B. Hammond OB/GYN Research Award
A quantitative and qualitative analysis of adherence to oral anti-cancer therapeutics in the gynecology oncology population · July 2018 Awarded by: Charles B. Hammond Research Fund
Qualitative assessment for end of life treatment options in women with high-risk platinum-resistant ovarian cancer · 2017 PI · Awarded by: Duke Cancer Control & Population Sciences
Understanding and predicting opioid use following gynecologic surgery · 2017 Awarded by: Duke University Hammond grant