Whitney R Robinson
Associate Professor in Obstetrics and GynecologyOverview
I design studies and interpret results from big datasets to figure out why rates of health and disease vary across groups. More generally, I love thinking up new ways to draw causal inference from observational data.
Non-cancerous gynecologic conditions, like endometriosis, fibroids, and PCOS, are my particular focus. They affect the well-being of a huge number of people but can be difficult to diagnose and treat. And treatment often involves complex trade-offs regarding quality of life, fertility, and permanence of treatment effectiveness. I typically investigate these questions using health care data that were not originally intended for research, such as electronic health records, state physician licensing data, etc.
As a Faculty Epidemiologist in the OB-GYN Department, I genuinely love seeing others thrive in their research. I have a gift for identifying where people can add the most value on a research team.
Positions
Associate Professor in Obstetrics and Gynecology in the School of Medicine
2022 School of Medicine
Member of the Duke Cancer Institute in the School of Medicine
2021 School of Medicine
Core Faculty Member, Duke-Margolis Center for Health Policy in the University Initiatives & Academic Support Units
2021 University Initiatives & Academic Support Units
Education
Ph.D. 2008
2008 University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Publications, Grants & Awards
Offices & Contact
Durham, NC
27710