Debra L. Barton, Phd
Professor of Nursing, University of Michigan,
director of the Hematology/Oncology Fellow Training Program at Scripps Clinic/Scripps
University of Michigan,
Norway
Biography
Dr. Barton’s area of interest and current research focus on improving the quality of life of female cancer survivors, specifically tied to cancer related fatigue, sexual health, menopausal symptoms, complementary therapy, and clinical trials. She has published over 100 research articles, and the Work from Dr. Barton and others has confirmed that the severity of vaginal symptoms, fatigue, body image, and partner issues predicts overall sexual health. Dr. Barton’s program of research has grown out of involvement and subsequently leadership in the Cancer Clinical Trials Network (CCTN) over the past 11 years. Dr. Barton’s area of interest and current research focus on improving the quality of life of female cancer survivors, specifically tied to cancer related fatigue, sexual health, menopausal symptoms, complementary therapy, and clinical trials. She has published over 100 research articles, and the Work from Dr. Barton and others has confirmed that the severity of vaginal symptoms, fatigue, body image, and partner issues predicts overall sexual health. Dr. Barton’s program of research has grown out of involvement and subsequently leadership in the Cancer Clinical Trials Network (CCTN) over the past 11 years.
Research Interest
Dr. Barton has developed and/or completed, as the Principal Investigator or co-PI, 15 large Phase III randomized clinical trials in oncology symptom management, and 7 Phase II trials, funded either through the Komen Foundation or a federal R 21 grant. She is a Fellow in the American Academy of Nursing, alternate member of the Alliance to the National Cancer Institute Symptom Management/Quality of Life steering committee, and has served as a member of review committees for the National Institute of Health (NIH).
