Blair G. Darney

Blair G. Darney, Ph.D., M.P.H., is an Associate Professor in Obstetrics and Gynecology at OHSU School of Medicine and an Associate Professor in Health Systems & Policy at the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health. She holds an appointment at Mexico’s National Institute of Public Health (INSP) and divides her time between research, teaching, and mentoring. Her research focuses on global reproductive health services, including maternal mortality, contraceptive access, and abortion policy. She has expertise in health systems research, causal inference methods, and disparities in healthcare access. Her work is supported by NIH, WHO, and other international agencies.

• Education: B.A. Sarah Lawrence College (1994), M.P.H. Yale University (2002), Ph.D. University of Washington (2012)
• Postdoctoral Training: AHRQ-funded OHSU fellowship (2012–2014)
• Roles: Board member of Society for Family Planning, expert witness for Oregon DOJ

Dr. Darney’s research emphasizes Mexico’s public abortion program, disparities in healthcare access, and contraceptive policy in the U.S. She collaborates with institutions like the Mexican Ministry of Health, ECOSUR, and Ipas. Her work trains early-career researchers and addresses gaps in service delivery, particularly for marginalized populations.

Awards: 2012 Society of Family Planning Outstanding Researcher Award, 2019 Resident Research Mentor Award

Grants & Collaborations: NIH-funded training grants (BUILD), Oregon Health Equity initiatives, Mexican CONACYT grants. Her work spans intervention studies, policy analysis, and global health partnerships.