Jessica R. Gorman

Dr. Jessica R. Gorman is an Associate Professor at Oregon State University's College of Health, School of Nutrition and Public Health. She leads the Thriving After Cancer Team and Sexual and Reproductive Health Equity Consortium, focusing on behavioral interventions to improve cancer survivorship outcomes.

• PhD in Public Health (Health Behavior) from University of California San Diego
• MPH in Health Behavior & Health Education from University of North Carolina Chapel Hill

Her research spans reproductive health, sexual health, and LGBTQ+ equity in cancer care. Current projects include mindfulness-based interventions, gender-affirming survey adaptations, and digital health tools for fertility distress.

Recent publications demonstrate expertise in

• Developing communication scales for survivor-partner dyads
• Addressing transgender cancer survivors' healthcare barriers
• Evaluating virtual mindfulness programs
• Twitter analysis of oncofertility experiences

Scientific Awards

• $900,000 National Cancer Institute grant (2024) for sexual health interventions

As Principal Investigator, she directs studies involving adolescent/young adult cancer survivors, with a particular emphasis on equitable access to care and partner-inclusive approaches. Her work bridges public health, behavioral science, and community engagement to address systemic healthcare disparities.