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Alison Norris
Professor at The Ohio State University
Alison H. Norris is a Professor at The Ohio State University with expertise in epidemiology and sexual and reproductive health.12 Her academic background includes:
Education
- M.D. from Yale University School of Medicine (2008)
- Ph.D. in Epidemiology and Public Health from Yale University (2006)
- B.A. in Biology from Yale University (1994)2
Professional Roles
- Professor at The Ohio State University College of Public Health
- Joint appointment in The Ohio State University College of Medicine4
- Co-Principal Investigator of the Ohio Policy Evaluation Network (OPEN)4
Research Focus
Dr. Norris specializes in sexual, reproductive, and maternal health epidemiology.12 Her research investigates:
- Prevention of sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
- Improving reproductive outcomes
- Effects of social factors and decision-making on sexual health
- Sensitive or stigmatized subjects in reproductive health
She employs multidisciplinary methods and innovative approaches to obtain high-quality data on sensitive topics.23
Notable Work
Dr. Norris has published extensively on topics such as:
- Abortion stigma and access
- Contraceptive use and family planning
- Maternal and neonatal health
- HIV and STI prevention
Her highly cited work includes reconceptualizing abortion stigma and analyzing barriers to long-acting reversible contraceptives for adolescents.1
Dr. Norris joined The Ohio State University faculty in September 2011 and has since established herself as a leading researcher in her field, contributing to both academic knowledge and public health policy.3
