Founders, Leaders and Futurists in Palliative Care: Mellar Davis, MD by Palliative Care Chat - University of MD Baltimore published on 2021-08-02T21:35:41Z Trained as a physician, Dr, Davis focuses on research within hematology/oncology. His research interests include cancer pain, cancer palliation, cancer-related fatigue, patient communication, opioids, quality of life and symptom assessment. He has had significant impact symptom management in patients with cancer and serious illness.