Angeles Alvarez Secord
Professor of Obstetrics and GynecologyOverview
My primary research interest has focused on on novel therapeutics, biomarkers and clinical trial development for ovarian and endometrial cancer. My fundamental goal is to develop a strong translational research program at Duke University in the Gynecologic Oncology Division, where knowledge we glean from our basic science research can be incorporated into our clinical trial program. Specifically, my focus is on biologic therapy and molecular biomarkers to direct therapy in patients with ovarian and endometrial cancers to determine if a strategy that incorporates both clinical and genomic information can improve clinical outcome, minimize unnecessary toxicity, and impact positively on quality of life.
In addition I am interested in robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgery for women with endometrial, ovarian and cervical cancers, as well as for benign gynecologic conditions.
Positions
Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology in the School of Medicine
2013 School of Medicine
Member of the Duke Cancer Institute in the School of Medicine
1994 School of Medicine
Education
M.D. 1994
1994 University of Washington
Resident, Obstetrics & Gynecology
1998 Duke University
Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship, OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY
2001 Duke University, School of Medicine
Publications, Grants & Awards
DCI Centers, Cancer Types & Labs
Offices & Contact
25172 Morris Bldg
Durham, NC
27710
Box 3079 Med Ctr
Durham, NC
27710