Jeffrey T. Jensen

Jeffrey T. Jensen, M.D., M.P.H., is the Leon Speroff Professor and Vice Chair for Research in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU). He holds joint appointments as Professor of Public Health and Preventive Medicine and serves as a Core Scientist at the Oregon National Primate Research Center (ONPRC). Dr. Jensen completed his medical degree at Emory University, a Master of Public Health at the University of Washington, and residency training at OHSU.

Research Focus: Dr. Jensen leads translational and clinical research programs focused on contraceptive innovation. His work emphasizes nonhuman primate models to develop:

• Novel contraceptive agents targeting oocyte-specific pathways
• Non-surgical permanent contraception methods
• Optimized emergency contraception for diverse populations

He directs OHSU's Women’s Health Research Unit and the Gates Foundation-funded Oregon Permanent Contraception Research Center (OPERM).

Recent Publications: His 15 most recent articles (2023-2025) demonstrate concentrated expertise in:

• Advanced hormonal contraceptive formulations (IUDs, vaginal rings, oral agents)
• Weight-adjusted dosing strategies for emergency contraception
• Biomarker validation for contraceptive efficacy monitoring
• Real-world assessment of bleeding pattern management

Leadership & Collaboration: Dr. Jensen is Principal Investigator of the NICHD Contraception Clinical Trials Network and collaborates with global health organizations (CONRAD, FHI360, Population Council). He serves as Deputy Editor for the journal Contraception and consults for multiple pharmaceutical companies on product development.