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Susan Kay Murphy

Associate Professor in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Obstetrics and Gynecology, Reproductive Sciences
Duke PO Box 90534, the Chesterfield Building, Durham, NC 27701
701 W. Main Street, Suite 510, Room 5140, Durham, NC 27701

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Associate Professor in Obstetrics and Gynecology · 2014 - Present Obstetrics and Gynecology, Reproductive Sciences, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Chief, Division of Reproductive Sciences in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology · 2017 - Present Obstetrics and Gynecology, Reproductive Sciences, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Associate Professor in Pathology · 2012 - Present Pathology, Clinical Science Departments
Associate Professor in the Division of Environmental Natural Sciences · 2025 - Present Environmental Natural Science, Nicholas School of the Environment
Member of the Duke Cancer Institute · 1998 - Present Duke Cancer Institute, Institutes and Centers

Previous Appointments & Affiliations


Associate Professor in the Division of Environmental Science and Policy · 2017 - 2025 Nicholas School of the Environment
Associate Professor in Obstetrics and Gynecology · 2012 - 2014 Obstetrics and Gynecology, Gynecologic Oncology, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Assistant Professor in Obstetrics and Gynecology · 2008 - 2012 Obstetrics and Gynecology, Gynecologic Oncology, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Assistant Professor in Pathology · 2008 - 2012 Pathology, Clinical Science Departments
Assistant Professor in Obstetrics and Gynecology · 2006 - 2007 Obstetrics and Gynecology, Gynecologic Oncology, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Assistant Research Professor in Obstetrics and Gynecology · 2003 - 2006 Obstetrics and Gynecology, Gynecologic Oncology, Obstetrics and Gynecology

Professional Training and Employment


Dissertation Advisor · 2022 - 2024 North Carolina State University
Dissertation Advisor · 2019 - 2023 University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

Leadership & Clinical Positions at Duke


2022           Co-Lead, PRIME Faculty Mentoring / Coaching Committee
2020           Chair, ITEHP Admissions Committee
2017           Division Chief, Reproductive Sciences, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
2016           Program Director, CIPHERS study of the impact of cannabis on the sperm epigenome
2014-2015  Director, Duke Epigenetics and Epigenomics Program
2013           Program Director, NICHES Children's Environmental Health and Disease Prevention Research Center
2012-2014  Co-Director, Duke Epigenetics and Epigenomics Program
2011-2019  Founder and Executive Committee Member, Duke Epigenetic and Epigenomics Program
2003           Director, Epigenetics Research Laboratory
2002-2003  Founder and Director, Mentorship Program, Duke University Postdoctoral Association
2001-2003  Advocacy Chair, Duke University Postdoctoral Association