Dr. Lisa Harris is a distinguished physician-scientist and nationally recognized leader in reproductive health care and policy. She currently serves as Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the F. Wallace and Janet Jeffries Collegiate Professor of Reproductive Health at the University of Michigan. Holding dual MD and PhD degrees, Dr. Harris has established herself as a preeminent authority through her unique integration of clinical practice and health policy scholarship. As Associate Chair in her department, she provides strategic leadership for one of the nation's premier obstetrics and gynecology programs while maintaining active clinical practice at University of Michigan Medical Center. Her career has been defined by a commitment to advancing evidence-based reproductive health care through rigorous scholarship and program development.
Dr. Harris' pioneering research examines critical issues at the intersection of clinical obstetrical and gynecological care with law, policy, politics, ethics, and historical contexts, generating influential scholarship that has shaped national discourse on reproductive health. She has built a wide range of novel clinical, educational, and research programs at the University of Michigan that address complex challenges in reproductive health care delivery across diverse patient populations. As Program Director for the Family Planning Fellowship, she leads a vital training program that prepares the next generation of abortion care providers through comprehensive clinical education. Her work has provided essential frameworks for understanding how legal and political environments impact clinical practice and patient outcomes in reproductive medicine, establishing her as a thought leader whose scholarship bridges the gap between clinical care and health policy.
Beyond her research and clinical contributions, Dr. Harris maintains a robust academic profile as a faculty member by courtesy in Women's and Gender Studies at the University of Michigan, demonstrating her commitment to interdisciplinary scholarship. She has significantly influenced her field through leadership roles including her position as Associate Chair, where she shapes departmental strategy and resource allocation. Her ongoing work continues to address pressing issues at the nexus of reproductive health care, policy, and ethics in an evolving legal landscape, particularly regarding access to comprehensive reproductive services. Dr. Harris mentors numerous trainees and junior faculty, cultivating future leaders in reproductive health care and research through her dedication to education and professional development. Her continued scholarship and leadership position her at the forefront of efforts to ensure high-quality, equitable reproductive health services for all patients regardless of socioeconomic status or geographic location.
