Dr. Patricia Hershberger

Biography

Patricia Hershberger is the Rhetaugh G. Dumas Endowed Professor and Chair of the Department of Health Behavior and Clinical Sciences at the University of Michigan School of Nursing. She leads a team of transdisciplinary investigators focused on assisted reproduction and decision-making processes associated with health behaviors, particularly within underrepresented minority groups. Her research has significantly influenced national and international clinical practice guidelines in assisted reproduction, especially regarding donor gamete recipient families. Patricia's team is developing scalable digital interventions such as the Donor Conception Tool, aimed at improving the well-being of families created through assisted reproduction. Additionally, she has held various leadership roles in professional organizations, promoting faculty development and supporting the careers of early- to mid-career academics. She has received numerous accolades, including the Prize Paper Award from the American Society for Reproductive Medicine and the Distinguished Visiting Scholar award from Seoul National University. Patricia earned her Ph.D. from the University of Illinois, Chicago, and has contributed notably to the nursing profession through her research and mentorship.

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