Dr. Anu Manchikanti Gómez

Professor

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Biography

Anu Manchikanti Gómez is a prominent scholar focusing on sexual and reproductive health equity. She uses participatory and engaged approaches to produce knowledge centered on communities affected by reproductive oppression. As a professor at the University of California, Berkeley's School of Social Welfare, and director of the Sexual Reproductive Health Equity (SHARE) Program, Dr. Gómez has a lengthy track record of conducting innovative and rigorous research. Her work significantly informs policies and practices related to sexual, reproductive, and maternal health. Current projects include advancing birth equity and contraceptive access, as well as evaluating a guaranteed income program for pregnant people across five California counties. Dr. Gómez's research has garnered recognition and funding from prestigious organizations, including the National Institutes of Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. She has authored approximately 80 publications addressing critical issues in maternal and reproductive health equity. Dr. Gómez's contributions to public health discourse are widely acknowledged, making her a leading voice in the field of reproductive justice.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of California, Berkeley • Berkeley, CA

Conducts research and teaches courses focused on social work, human sexuality, and sexual health equity.

Requirements for University of California, Berkeley

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE Subject
Overall Score
Required:500
Overall
Required:500
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent Preparation comparable to undergraduate major at Berkeley in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics 2 full years lower-division work (Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Multivariable Calculus) 8 one-semester upper-division courses (Real Analysis, Complex Analysis, Abstract Algebra, Linear Algebra)
Application Checklist
  • Graduate Application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • C.V./Resume
  • Course and Textbook List
Specialization Notes

The Mathematics Subject GRE is required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. General GRE is optional.