Liz Borkowski

Liz Borkowski is a Senior Research Scientist in the Department of Health Policy and Management at the Milken Institute School of Public Health, George Washington University. She serves as Managing Director of the Jacobs Institute of Women's Health and Managing Editor of the peer-reviewed journal Women's Health Issues. With GW since 2006, her roles include advising on research writing and guest lecturing in courses such as Maternal and Child Health and Reproductive Health. She holds an MPH from George Washington University (2013) and a BA in English from the University of Delaware (1998).

Her research focuses on reproductive health policy, scientific integrity in federal governance, and occupational health. Past work includes studies on abortion policy, paid sick leave, and pharmaceutical marketing impacts in Washington, D.C. Borkowski contributes to The Pump Handle, a public health blog, and collaborates with the GW Center of Excellence in Maternal and Child Health. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges policy analysis with clinical practice to advance equitable healthcare access.

Education:

• Master of Public Health in Health Policy, George Washington University, 2013
• Bachelor of Arts in English, University of Delaware, 1998

Research Themes: Her work addresses systemic barriers to women’s healthcare, including challenges in medication abortion access, contraceptive policies, and paid leave frameworks. She also examines the role of scientific evidence in shaping public health decisions and advocates for transparent policymaking. Recent projects include analyzing pharmaceutical marketing’s influence on seniors’ antipsychotic use and advancing inclusive publishing practices in Women’s Health Issues.

Grants & Collaborations: Her research has been supported by projects with the District of Columbia Department of Health and the Jacobs Institute. She regularly publishes in interdisciplinary journals, emphasizing actionable insights for policymakers and clinicians.

Labs/Teams: Core member of the GW Center of Excellence in Maternal and Child Health and leads the Jacobs Institute’s research initiatives on women’s healthcare equity.