Corinne Rocca

Corinne Rocca, PhD, MPH, is a Professor in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine. She is affiliated with the Bixby Center for Global Reproductive Health and Advancing New Standards in Reproductive Health (ANSIRH), focusing on improving policies and clinical practices around contraception and abortion.

• Education:
  • B.A. in Human Biology, Stanford University (1997)
  • M.P.H. in Population and Family Health, Columbia University (2001)
  • Ph.D. in Epidemiology, University of California, Berkeley (2009)
  • Post-doctoral Fellowship in Social Science and Reproductive Health, UCSF (2011)

Her epidemiological research investigates structural and attitudinal factors influencing pregnancy decision-making and reproductive well-being, employing advanced psychometric techniques like item response modeling to refine latent variable measurements. Key projects include the ADAPT Study, a longitudinal analysis of pregnancy preferences and well-being, and research on medication abortion access in Nepal.

Recent publications highlight her work in contraceptive counseling, pregnancy intention frameworks, and policy impacts on reproductive health. She has developed scales for assessing contraceptive concerns, pregnancy avoidance, and gender norms in family planning. Her research spans public health, behavioral science, and clinical medicine, with collaborations across Nepal, India, and the U.S.

• Scientific Awards:
  • NICHD Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women’s Health (BIRCWH) scholar

Dr. Rocca's work addresses reproductive health disparities, emotional outcomes after abortion, and innovative interventions for contraceptive access. She contributes to global health initiatives and has extensive experience in cluster randomized trials and policy evaluation.