Julia Kohn, PhD, MPA
- Associate Professor of Reproductive Sciences, Columbia University Irving Medical Center
- Associate Professor of Population and Family Health, Columbia Mailman School of Public Health
Overview
I conduct patient-centered research to advance reproductive health, technology, and equity.
Julia E. Kohn, PhD, MPA, is Associate Professor of Reproductive Sciences and director of research for the Division of Family Planning & Preventive Services. She received her undergraduate and master’s degrees from New York University and completed her PhD at The New School in New York City. Dr. Kohn previously served as National Director of Research for Planned Parenthood Federation of America, where she led the organization’s clinical and health services research. She has worked as an applied researcher for organizations such as the New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene and the Center for Justice Innovation, overseeing the design and implementation of interdisciplinary research efforts. Her research interests include contraceptive access and development, service delivery innovations in contraceptive and abortion care, and patient engagement in research.
Julia E. Kohn, PhD, MPA, is Associate Professor of Reproductive Sciences and director of research for the Division of Family Planning & Preventive Services. She received her undergraduate and master’s degrees from New York University and completed her PhD at The New School in New York City. Dr. Kohn previously served as National Director of Research for Planned Parenthood Federation of America, where she led the organization’s clinical and health services research. She has worked as an applied researcher for organizations such as the New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene and the Center for Justice Innovation, overseeing the design and implementation of interdisciplinary research efforts. Her research interests include contraceptive access and development, service delivery innovations in contraceptive and abortion care, and patient engagement in research.
Academic Appointments
- Associate Professor of Reproductive Sciences, Columbia University Irving Medical Center
- Associate Professor of Population and Family Health, Columbia Mailman School of Public Health
Credentials & Experience
Education & Training
- New York University
- The New School — Milano School of Policy, Management, and Environment
Honors & Awards
120 Under 40 New Generation of Family Planning Leaders Awardee,
Bill & Melinda Gates Institute for Population and Reproductive Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Bill & Melinda Gates Institute for Population and Reproductive Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Research
For a complete list of publications, please visit PubMed.gov