Professor
Director, Program for Clinical Perinatal and Comparative Effectiveness Research (PCPCER)
Director, Transdisciplinary Postdoctoral Fellowship Program for the Preterm Birth Initiative (PTBi)
Director, Preconception and Prenatal Interventions for the California Preterm Birth Initiative (PTBi-CA)
Contact Information
| Mailing Address: | 490 Illinois St, Box 0132 San Francisco, CA 94143 |
| Practice Phone: | 415-502-4075 |
| Academic Phone: | 415/502-4089 |
| Academic Fax: | 415/476-5372 |
| Academic Assistant: | 415/514-9399 |
Research/Clinical Interests
Patient preferences, informed decision making, multimedia decision aids, preference-flexible guidelines, outcomes research, health-related quality of life and sexual function, cost-effectiveness analysis, diverse populations and health disparities in the context of obstetrics (prenatal genetic testing, mode of delivery, inter-pregnancy interval), and gynecology (management of non-cancerous uterine conditions (including hysterectomy and oopherectomy decision making), cervical cancer screening).
Education/Training
| Year | Institution & Location | Degree | Field of Study |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | University of California, Berkeley | B.A. | Biochemistry |
| 1983 | University of Southern California | Ph.D. | Molecular Biology |
| 1985 | Harvard University, Boston | M.P.H. | Health Policy and Management |
Achievements & Recognition
| Year | Major Honors |
|---|---|
| 1974 | Provost's Honor List, University of California, San Diego |
| 1984 | Tuition Award, Harvard School of Public Health |
| 1998, 2003 | Senior author, first place, Lee Lusted Student Prize Award, Society for Medical Decision Making (awarded to Ryan Harris, MD, in 1998 and to Aaron Caughey, MD, in 2003) |
| 2005 | Tm Bioscience/American College of Medical Genetics Foundation Award “Promoting Safe and Effective Genetic Testing and Services” |