Dr. Brenna Hughes

Biography

Brenna L. Hughes is the Edwin Crowell Hamblen Distinguished Professor of Reproductive Biology and Family Planning at Duke University’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She serves as the Interim Chair of the Department and leads a research program in Reproductive Infectious Disease and Immunology. Dr. Hughes has held various academic positions, including Associate Professor and Assistant Professor at Brown University, where she earned her M.D. She has been actively involved in grants focusing on maternal-fetal medicine, including significant funding from the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development for over a decade, contributing to various clinical centers and research initiatives aimed at improving maternal health outcomes. Dr. Hughes has presented her research at numerous conferences and has co-authored various peer-reviewed articles in the field. She continues to work on advancing the understanding and treatment of complications related to pregnancy and women’s health. Her dedication to education and research is evident in her leadership roles and commitment to reducing maternal mortality and improving perinatal outcomes. Additionally, she has been a part of various professional activities and presentations, engaging with the medical community on critical issues in obstetrics and gynecology.

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