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Brenna Hughes, MD, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Durham, NC

BrennaLynneHughesMD

Obstetrics & Gynecology Durham, NC

Maternal & Fetal Medicine/High Risk

Associate Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Duke University Vice Chair Obstetrics and Quality Chief, Maternal Fetal Medicine

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  • Office

    2608 Erwin Road
    Suite 210
    Durham, NC 27705

Education & Training

  • UPMC Medical Education
    UPMC Medical EducationFellowship, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, 2003 - 2006
  • UPMC Medical Education/Magee Womens Hospital
    UPMC Medical Education/Magee Womens HospitalFellowship, Reproductive Infectious Diseases & Immunology, 2003 - 2006
  • University of Pittsburgh
    University of PittsburghMSc, Clinical Research, 2006
  • UPMC Medical Education
    UPMC Medical EducationResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1999 - 2003
  • The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
    The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown UniversityClass of 1999
  • University of Rhode Island
    University of Rhode IslandBS, Biology, 1991 - 1995

Certifications & Licensure

  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2016 - 2025
  • RI State Medical License
    RI State Medical License 2006 - 2018
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 2006 - 2017
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2000 - 2006
  • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Best Poster Award 42nd Annual Meeting of the Infectious Diseases Society for Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2015
  • Top 10% of reviewer Obstetrics & Gynecology awarded by editors, 2012
  • Top 5% of reviewers BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology awarded by editors, 2011
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Specialized Prenatal Care Delivery for COVID-19 Exposed or Infected Pregnant Women  
    Geeta K Swamy, Brenna L Hughes, American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Use of Cefazolin for Group B streptococcus Prophylaxis in Women Allergic to Penicillin Without Anaphylaxis  
    Briody VA, Albright C, Has P, Hughes BL, Obstet Gynecol., 1/1/2016
  • Adult Enterovirus D68 Infection  
    Ward NS, Hughes BL, Mermel LA, Am J Crit Care., 1/1/2016
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Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Lactic acid measurement to identify risk of morbidity in pregnancy.
    Albright C, Ali T, Lopes V, Rouse DJ, Anderson BL, 34th annual meeting of the Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine. Am J Obstet Gynecol, 1/1/2014
  • Racial differences in vaginal flora and cytokine concentrations during pregnancy.
    Anderson BL, Dutt R, Raker C, 33rd annual meeting of the Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine. Am J Obstet Gynecol, 1/1/2013
  • Placental histopathological changes and adverse pregnancy outcome among diabetic gravidas
    Starikov R, Lopes V, Inman K, Rouse DJ, Anderson BL, Chen K, He M, 33rd annual meeting of the Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine. Am J Obstet Gynecol, 1/1/2013
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Lectures

  • Zika virus infection in pregnancy: the impacts of alarm and perspective 
    Baltimore, MD - 1/1/2016
  • Ambulatory OB/GYN Nursing 
    Contemporary Forums, Boston, Massachusetts - 9/27/2012
  • High Risk Obstetric Anesthesia Workshop 
    Reno, NV - 1/1/2005
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Other

  • Evidence-based Diagnosis and Management of Sepsis in Pregnancy 
    National Webinar
    National Perinatal Information Center (NPIC) - 1/1/2016
  • Topic Review: Antiretroviral therapy for the pregnant HIV-infected patient in resource-rich settings 
    Anderson BL, Cu-Uvin S, UptoDate(R)
    1/17/2011

Press Mentions

  • Maternal Hepatitis C Virus Infection Linked to Increased NICU Admissions and SGA Births
    Maternal Hepatitis C Virus Infection Linked to Increased NICU Admissions and SGA BirthsSeptember 27th, 2024
  • More Pregnant Women Are Going Without Prenatal Care, CDC Finds
    More Pregnant Women Are Going Without Prenatal Care, CDC FindsAugust 20th, 2024
  • COVID-19 Update: New Kids Vaccine Data, Breakthrough Risk for Vaccinated Women
    COVID-19 Update: New Kids Vaccine Data, Breakthrough Risk for Vaccinated WomenApril 1st, 2022
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Grant Support

  • The Role Of Mucosal Immunity In The Risk Of HIV-1 Acquisition During PregnancyEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development2009–2011

Professional Memberships