Anne Cunanan Ford | Scholars@Duke

Anne Cunanan Ford
Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology

General obstetrics and gynecology, women's wellness promotion and preventive health, menopause and the peri-menopausal transition, vulvar dermatology

Current Appointments & Affiliations

Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Duke Women's Health - Heritage, Obstetrics and Gynecology 2021

Contact Information

3000 Rogers Rd, Suite 310, Wake Forest, NC 27587
DUMC Box 3840, Durham, NC 27617
anne.ford@duke.edu (919) 385-2940

Background
Education, Training, & Certifications
- Resident, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Emory University 1990 - 1993
- M.D., University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill 1988
- B.A., Duke University 1984
Medical Licensure
- 9800248. North Carolina. 1998
Duke Appointment History
- Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Duke Women's Health - Heritage, Obstetrics and Gynecology 2018 - 2020
- Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Duke Women's Health Associates, Obstetrics and Gynecology 2012 - 2018
- Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Duke Women's Health Associates, Obstetrics and Gynecology 2006 - 2012
- Chief of the Duke Women, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Duke Women's Health Associates, Obstetrics and Gynecology 2004 - 2009
- Assistant Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Duke Women's Health Associates, Obstetrics and Gynecology 2000 - 2006
- Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Clinical Science Departments 1998 - 2000
Leadership & Clinical Positions at Duke
- Division Director, Duke Women's Health Wake County 2020 - present
  Departmental Clinical Leadership Team 2020 - present
  Division Chief, Duke Women's Health- Heritage, 2018 - 2020
  Division Chief, Duke Women's Health Associates 2004 -2008
  Vice Division Chief, Duke Women's Health Associates 2000 -2004
  Division Chief, Duke Women's Health Specialist 1999-2000
Recognition
Awards & Honors
- CAARE Community Leadership Award. CAARE, Inc. December 2015
Research
Selected Grants
- KCNK9 Imprinting in Breast Cancer Progression and Metastasis awarded by National Institutes of Health 2011 - 2015
- The Role of HER2 Signaling Networks in Early Stage Breast Cancer Initiation and Resistance to Tamoxifen Prevention awarded by UT MD Anderson Cancer Center 2009 - 2015
- Disparities in cervical cancer precursors and deregulation of imprinted genes awarded by National Institutes of Health 2010 - 2014
- Treatment of Postmenopausal Decrease Sexual Desire Dysfunction with Transdermal Testosterone Gel awarded by Josiah Charles Trent Memorial Foundation 2005 - 2008
Publications & Artistic Works
Selected Publications
- Academic Articles
  - Bosire, Claire, Adriana C. Vidal, Jennifer S. Smith, Dereje Jima, Zhiqing Huang, David Skaar, Fidel Valea, et al. “Association between PEG3 DNA methylation and high-grade cervical intraepithelial neoplasia.” Infect Agent Cancer 16, no. 1 (June 13, 2021): 42. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13027-021-00382-3.
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  - Harris, Benjamin S., Katherine C. Bishop, Jeffrey A. Kuller, Anne C. Ford, Lisa C. Muasher, Sarah E. Cantrell, and Thomas M. Price. “Hormonal management of menopausal symptoms in women with a history of gynecologic malignancy.” Menopause 27, no. 2 (February 2020): 243–48. https://doi.org/10.1097/GME.0000000000001447.
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  - Bishop, Katherine C., Anne C. Ford, Jeffrey A. Kuller, and Sarah Dotters-Katz. “Acupuncture in Obstetrics and Gynecology.” Obstet Gynecol Surv 74, no. 4 (April 2019): 241–51. https://doi.org/10.1097/OGX.0000000000000655.
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  - Vidal, Adriana C., Jennifer S. Smith, Fidel Valea, Rex Bentley, Maggie Gradison, Kimberly S. H. Yarnall, Anne Ford, et al. “HPV genotypes and cervical intraepithelial neoplasia in a multiethnic cohort in the southeastern USA.” Cancer Causes Control 25, no. 8 (August 2014): 1055–62. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10552-014-0406-2.
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  - Vidal, A. C., J. S. Smith, F. Valea, R. Bentley, M. Gradison, K. S. H. Yarnall, A. Ford, et al. “HPV genotypes and cervical intraepithelial Neoplasiain a multiethnic cohort in the southeastern United States.” Journal of Vaccines and Vaccination 5, no. 3 (January 1, 2014). https://doi.org/10.4172/2157-7560.1000224.
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  - Vidal, A. C., J. S. Smith, F. Valea, R. Bentley, M. Gradison, K. S. H. Yarnall, A. Ford, et al. “HPV genotypes and cervical intraepithelial neoplasia in a multiethnic cohort in the southeastern USA.” Cancer Causes and Control 25, no. 8 (January 1, 2014): 1055–62. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10552-014-0406-2.
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  - Asonganyi, Etienne, Meenakshi Vaghasia, Clarissa Rodrigues, Amruta Phadtare, Anne Ford, Ricardo Pietrobon, Julius Atashili, and Catherine Lynch. “Factors affecting compliance with clinical practice guidelines for pap smear screening among healthcare providers in africa: systematic review and meta-summary of 2045 individuals.” Plos One 8, no. 9 (2013): e72712. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0072712.
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  - Ibarra-Drendall, C., M. M. Troch, W. T. Barry, G. Broadwater, E. F. Petricoin, J. Wulfkuhle, L. A. Liotta, et al. “Erratum: Pilot and feasibility study: Prospective proteomic profiling of mammary epithelial cells from high-risk women provides evidence of activation of pro-survival pathways (Breast Cancer Research and Treatment (2012) 132 (487-498) DOI: 10.1007/s10549-011-1609-9).” Breast Cancer Research and Treatment 135, no. 3 (October 1, 2012): 925. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10549-012-2227-x.
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  - Ibarra-Drendall, Catherine, Michelle M. Troch, William T. Barry, Gloria Broadwater, Emanuel F. Petricoin, Julia Wulfkuhle, Lance A. Liotta, et al. “Pilot and feasibility study: prospective proteomic profiling of mammary epithelial cells from high-risk women provides evidence of activation of pro-survival pathways.” Breast Cancer Res Treat 132, no. 2 (April 2012): 487–98. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10549-011-1609-9.
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  - Pilie, Patrick G., Catherine Ibarra-Drendall, Michelle M. Troch, Gloria Broadwater, William T. Barry, Emanuel F. Petricoin, Julia D. Wulfkuhle, et al. “Protein microarray analysis of mammary epithelial cells from obese and nonobese women at high risk for breast cancer: feasibility data.” Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 20, no. 3 (March 2011): 476–82. https://doi.org/10.1158/1055-9965.EPI-10-0847.
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- Conference Papers
  - Smith, Paul, Rowena Dolor, Anne C. Ford, Kristine Schmit, Kate Nisbet, Mary Ales, and Amanda Hoffmann. “Raising Awareness ... Starting the Conversation.” In Menopause the Journal of the North American Menopause Society, 23:1402–3. LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS, 2016.
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Exhibitions, Screenings, & Performances
- Symptomatic Vulvovaginal Atrophy: Breaking Down Barriers to Identificatio and Treatment | North American Menopause Society Annual Meeting at Marriott Gaylord Convention Center, Orlando FL 2014
Teaching & Mentoring
Advising & Mentoring
- GYN faculty mentor, Primary Care Leadership Track Program, Duke University School of Medicine, 2010 -2018
  Faculty Mentor to Ob/Gyn residents, 2012 to present
Teaching Activities
- Menopause Zoom Lecture for Duke Nurse Practitioner Course April 23, 2020
  
  Menopause Update - Lecture with Camille Moreno, DO to Duke Uroynecology Division, Fall 2019
  
  Physician course director, Solving Your Tough Cases: Essential Musculoskeletal Assessment for Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers, July 2017.
  
  Menopause core lecture to first year medical students, 2008 -2011.
  
  Lecturer, Southern Obstetric and Gynecologic Seminar Annual Meeting, Asheville, NC July 2012
  Lecturer, 55th Annual University of SC Greenville Postgraduate Internal Medicine Seminar, Greenville, SC, April 2011
Scholarly, Clinical, & Service Activities
Presentations & Appearances
Outreach & Engaged Scholarship
- Gyn Medical Director. Biweekly GYN clinic. CAARE, Inc. 2009 - December 2017 2009 - 2017
Service to the Profession
Service to Duke
Academic & Administrative Activities
- OB/GYN Departmental Clinical Leadership Team - 8/2020 - present
  
  Surgical Services Executive Committee, Wake Med North Hospital, 2/2019 - present
  
  Quality, Safety, and Peer Review Committee, 2018 -- present
  
  Clinical Sciences Faculty Council 6/2008 -- present
  
  ICGME Committee 7/02 – 7/04
  
  Clinical Ethics Service 6/00 – 6/02
Clinical Activities
- Full time physician with Duke Women's Health Associates, an academic generalist Ob/Gyn practice within Duke University School of Medicine. In addition to patient care responsibilities, duties include clinical teaching to Duke medical students and residents, Duke NP students, and Duke PA students.

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Education, Training, & Certifications

Medical Licensure

Duke Appointment History

Leadership & Clinical Positions at Duke

Awards & Honors

Selected Grants

Selected Publications

Academic Articles

Conference Papers

Exhibitions, Screenings, & Performances

Advising & Mentoring

Teaching Activities

Presentations & Appearances

Outreach & Engaged Scholarship

Service to the Profession

Service to Duke

Academic & Administrative Activities

Clinical Activities