Miriam Kuppermann

Miriam Kuppermann is a Professor at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences. She serves as Director of the Program for Clinical Perinatal and Comparative Effectiveness Research (PCPCER), Director of the Transdisciplinary Postdoctoral Fellowship Program for the Preterm Birth Initiative (PTBi), and Director of Preconception and Prenatal Interventions for the California Preterm Birth Initiative (PTBi-CA).

Dr. Kuppermann's educational background includes:

• B.A. in Biochemistry from the University of California, Berkeley (1979)
• Ph.D. in Molecular Biology from the University of Southern California (1983)
• M.P.H. in Health Policy and Management from Harvard University, Boston (1985)

Her research focuses on patient preferences, informed decision making, and outcomes research in obstetrics and gynecology. She has made significant contributions to understanding health-related quality of life, sexual function, and cost-effectiveness analysis in diverse populations, with particular attention to health disparities. Her work spans prenatal genetic testing, mode of delivery decisions, inter-pregnancy interval, management of non-cancerous uterine conditions, hysterectomy decision making, and cervical cancer screening.

Dr. Kuppermann has received numerous honors throughout her career:

• Provost's Honor List, University of California, San Diego (1974)
• Tuition Award, Harvard School of Public Health (1984)
• Lee Lusted Student Prize Award, Society for Medical Decision Making (1998, 2003)
• Tm Bioscience/American College of Medical Genetics Foundation Award (2005)

She leads significant research initiatives focused on improving perinatal outcomes and addressing preterm birth through her directorship roles. Her work bridges clinical practice, research, and policy with a consistent focus on patient-centered care and evidence-based decision making across diverse populations.