Sharron Docherty
Associate Professor in the School of NursingOverview
Dr. Docherty’s research is aimed at improving outcomes for children, adolescents, young adults and families undergoing treatment for life-limiting and chronic conditions. She studies how to improve care models, symptom management, and decision making from diagnosis through end of life. She has methodological expertise in the use of qualitative, mixed-methods, trajectory science and visualization methodologies for complex data exploration, and intervention development and testing.
Positions
Associate Professor in the School of Nursing in the School of Nursing
2011 School of Nursing
Vice Dean for Research in the School of Nursing
2023 School of Nursing
Associate Professor in Pediatrics in the School of Medicine
2011 School of Medicine
Associate of the Duke Initiative for Science & Society in the University Initiatives & Academic Support Units
2018 University Initiatives & Academic Support Units
Education
Ph.D. 1999
1999 University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Publications, Grants & Awards
DCI Centers, Cancer Types & Labs
Offices & Contact
Durham, NC
27710 DUMC 3322
Durham, NC
27710