- Division of Behavioral Medicine

Jessica R. Gorman
April 2015
University of California, San Diego
Department of Family Medicine and Public Health and Moores Cancer Center
3855 Health Sciences Drive, #0901
La Jolla, CA 92093-0901
(858) 822-5351
[email protected]
EDUCATION
PhD
University of California, San Diego (2009)
Joint Doctoral Program in Public Health with San Diego State University
Health Behavior Track
Dissertation: Fertility, pregnancy, and breastfeeding among younger breast cancer
survivors
Chair: John P. Pierce, PhD
MPH
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2000)
Health Behavior and Health Education
Thesis: Qualitative analysis of a community response to domestic violence
Advisors: Anna Waller, ScD and Beth Moracco, PhD
BA
University of California, San Diego (1997)
Sociology
RESEARCH AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2015-
Assistant Project Scientist
University of California, San Diego
Department of Family Medicine and Public Health
Division of Behavioral Medicine
Moores Cancer Center
2009- 2014
Postdoctoral Fellow
University of California, San Diego, Moores Cancer Center (2011- 2014)
American Cancer Society Postdoctoral Fellowship
Mentors: John P. Pierce, PhD and Vanessa L. Malcarne, PhD
University of California, San Diego, Department of Pediatrics (2009- 2014)
Center for the Promotion of Maternal Health and Infant Development
Mentor: Christina D. Chambers, PhD
2014
Lecturer
San Diego State University, Graduate School of Public Health
2007-2009
Dissertation Research
University of California, San Diego, Moores Cancer Center
California Breast Cancer Research Program Dissertation Award
Project - Women’s Healthy Eating and Living Study (PI: John P. Pierce)
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Curriculum vitae
2004-2006
Research Assistant
University of California, San Diego, Department of Family and Preventive Medicine
Projects- California Tobacco Surveys (PI: John P. Pierce), Parenting to Prevent Problem
Behaviors Study (PI: John P. Pierce), San Diego Birth Center Study (PI: Debra J.
Jackson)
2003-2004
Program Manager
Regional Perinatal System, San Diego and Imperial Counties
Project- Pregnancy Passport Program to promote early detection of preterm labor
2000-2002
Study Coordinator
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Department of Epidemiology
Project- Right from the Start: A Study of Early Pregnancy Health (PI: David Savitz)
FELLOWSHIPS AND AWARDS
2011-2013
American Cancer Society Postdoctoral Fellowship. Fertility and reproduction in
adolescent and young adult cancer survivors.
2011
Travel Award. Oncofertility Consortium Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL.
2011
New Investigator Workshop Travel Award. American Society of Preventive Oncology
Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV, 2011.
2008-2009
California Breast Cancer Research Program Dissertation Award. Reproductive
concerns and depression among younger survivors.
1999-2000
UNC Injury Prevention Research Center Student Small Grant Award. Qualitative
assessment of a rural community’s response to domestic violence.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2014
Lecturer
San Diego State University- Graduate School of Public Health
Advanced Research Methods, Graduate level
2007
Instructor
San Diego State University- Graduate School of Public Health
Health Communication, Undergraduate level
Program Evaluation, Undergraduate level
1999
Teaching Assistant
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill- School of Public Health
Public Health Program Planning and Monitoring, Graduate level
Special Issues in Public Health Practice: Latinos in North Carolina, Graduate level
PUBLICATIONS
Refereed journal articles
Gorman JR, Chambers CD. Pregnant women’s attitudes toward influenza vaccination while
breastfeeding. Preventive Medicine Reports. In press
Montag AC, Brodine SD, Alcaraz JE, Clapp JD, Allison MA, Calac DJ, Hull AD, Gorman JR, Jones
KL, Chambers CD. Effect of depression on risky drinking and response to an SBIRT intervention.
American Journal of Public Health. In press
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Curriculum vitae
Gorman JR, Su HI, Roberts SC, Dominick SC, Malcarne VL. Experiencing reproductive concerns as a
female cancer survivor is associated with depression. Cancer. 2015;121:935-42.a
Montag AC, Brodine SD, Alcaraz JE, Clapp JD, Allison MA, Calac DJ, Hull AD, Gorman JR, Jones
KL, Chambers CD. Preventing Alcohol-exposed pregnancy among an AIAN population: Effect of a
SBIRT intervention. Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research. 2015;39:126-35.
Dominick SA, Whitcomb BW, Gorman JR, Chung K, Mersereau JE, Su HI. Factors associated with
pregnancy attempts among female young adult cancer survivors. Journal of Cancer Survivorship.
2014;8:571-9.
Gorman JR*, Roberts SC*, Dominick SA, Malcarne VL, Dietz AC, Su HI. A diversified recruitment
approach incorporating social media leads to research participation among young adult female cancer
survivors. Journal of Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology. 2014;3:59-65.
Gorman JR, Su HI, Pierce JP, Roberts SC, Dominick SA, Malcarne VL. A multidimensional scale to
measure the reproductive concerns of young adult female cancer survivors. Journal of Cancer
Survivorship. 2014;8:218-28.a
Mersereau JE, Goodman L, Deal A, Gorman JR, Whitcomb B, Su HI. To preserve or not to preserve:
How difficult is the decision about fertility preservation? Cancer. 2013;119:4044-50.
Gorman JR, Clapp JD, Calac D, Kolander C, Nyquist C, Chambers CD. Creating a Culturally
Appropriate Web-Based Behavioral Intervention for American Indian/Alaska Native Women: The
Healthy Women Healthy Native Nation Study. American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health
Research. 2013;20:1-15.
Gorman JR, Brewer NT, Wang JB, Chambers CD. Theory-based predictors of influenza vaccination
among pregnant women. Vaccine. 2012;31:213-8.
Montag A, Clapp JD, Calac D, Gorman J, Chambers C. Evidence-based approaches for reduction of
alcohol consumption in Native women who are pregnant or are of reproductive age. The American
Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse. 2012;38:436-43.
Gorman JR, Bailey S, Pierce JP, Su HI. How do you feel about fertility and parenthood? The voices of
female young adult cancer survivors. Journal of Cancer Survivorship. 2012;6:200-9.
Gorman JR, Kao K, Chambers CD. Breastfeeding among women exposed to antidepressants during
pregnancy. Journal of Human Lactation. 2012;28:181-8.
Gorman JR, Usita PM, Madlensky L, Pierce JP. Young breast cancer survivors: their perspectives on
treatment decisions and fertility concerns. Cancer Nursing. 2011;34:32-40.
Gorman JR, Malcarne V, Roesch SC, Madlensky L, Pierce JP. Depressive symptoms among young
breast cancer survivors: The importance of reproductive concerns. Breast Cancer Research and
Treatment. 2010;123:477-485.
Gorman JR, Roesch SC, Parker BA, Madlensky L, Saquib N, Pierce JP. Physical and mental health
correlates of pregnancy following breast cancer. Psycho-Oncology. 2010;19:517-24.
Gorman JR, Usita PM, Madlensky L, Pierce JP. A qualitative investigation of breast cancer survivors’
experiences with breastfeeding. Journal of Cancer Survivorship. 2009;3:181-91.
Gorman JR, Madlensky L, Jackson DJ, Ganiats TG, Boies E. Early postpartum breastfeeding and
acculturation among Hispanic women. Birth: Issues in Perinatal Care. 2007;34:308-315.
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Curriculum vitae
Promislow JH, Makarushka CM, Gorman JR, Howards PP, Savitz DA, Hartmann KE. Recruitment for
a community-based study of early pregnancy: the Right from the Start study. Paediatric and Perinatal
Epidemiology. 2004;18:143-52.
* Co-first authors
a
Corresponding author
PRESENTATIONS
Mody S, Panelli D, Hulugalle A, Su HI, Gorman JR. (2014, September). Contraception concerns,
utilization and counseling needs of women with a history of breast cancer: a qualitative study. Poster
presented at the Oncofertility Consortium Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL.
Dominick SA, Whitcomb BW, Gorman JR, Chung K, Mersereau JE, Su HI. (2013, September).
Female Young adult cancer survivors who undergo fertility preservation delay pregnancy attempts.
Presented at the American Society of Reproductive Medicine Annual Meeting. Boston, MA. Fertility
and Sterility. 2013;100:s117.
Haunschild C, Dominick SA, Roberts SC, Gorman JR, Su HI. (2013, May). Pre-chemotherapy levels
of Follicle Stimulating Hormone and AntiMullerian Hormone increase risk of ovarian failure in women
with breast cancer. Presented at the Epidemiology Research Exchange. San Diego, CA.
Gorman JR, Su HI, Roberts SC, Dominick SA, Pierce JP, & Malcarne VL. (2013, March). A
multidimensional scale to measure the reproductive concerns of young adult female cancer survivors.
Poster presented at the Society of Behavioral Medicine Annual Meeting. San Francisco, CA.
Goodman LR, Deal AM, Su HI, Bailey S, FIRST Research Group, Mersereau JE. (2012, September).
To preserve or not to preserve: decisional conflict associated with fertility preservation. Presented at the
American Society for Reproductive Medicine Annual Meeting. San Diego, CA. Fertility and Sterility.
2012;98:s9.
Gorman JR, Bailey S, Su I. (2011, September). Exploring young female cancer survivors’ feelings
toward fertility and parenthood. Poster presented at the Oncofertility Consortium Annual Meeting.
Chicago, IL.
Gorman JR, Chambers, CD. (2011, June). Pregnant women’s feelings toward flu vaccination while
breastfeeding. Presented at the Teratology Society Annual Meeting. Coronado, CA. Birth Defects
Research Parr A-Clinical and Molecular Teratology. 2011;91:392-392.
Gorman JR. (2011, March). Fertility and reproduction in female Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA)
cancer survivors. Presented at the American Society for Preventive Oncology Annual Meeting. Las
Vegas, NV.
Chambers CD, Calac D, Clapp JD, Gorman JR, Kolander C. (2010, November). American Indian/
Alaska Native (AI/AN) Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral for Treatment for Prevention of
Alcohol Use in Pregnancy in San Diego County. Poster presented at the IHS/NIGMS Native American
Research Centers for Health Annual Director Meeting. Washington DC.
Gorman JR, Roesch S, Pierce JP, Parker BP, Madlensky L, Saquib N, Newman V. (2009, June).
Physical and mental health correlates of pregnancy following breast cancer. Abstract published at the
American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting. Orlando, FL. Journal of Clinical Oncology.
2009;27:abstr e20552.
Gorman JR, Teplick F. (2005, June). The Pregnancy Passport Pilot Program. Poster presented at the
Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nursing Annual Meeting. Salt Lake City, UT.
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Curriculum vitae
Gorman JR, Carlson M. (2004, January). Perinatal Passport Program, Preliminary results. Poster
presented at the March of Dimes Annual Meeting. Long Beach, CA.
RESEARCH SUPPORT
Current
Health Sciences Research Pilot, Gorman (PI), 04/01/15-03/31/16
Role: PI
University of California, San Diego Academic Senate
Young Women’s Response to a Pregnancy Test Dispenser in a Drinking Setting
The primary goal is to refine and assess the acceptability and feasibility of a low-cost strategy for
prevention of alcohol exposure during pregnancy in a high-risk drinking setting (bars).
Total direct costs: $9,917
Translational Research Award, Su (PI), 06/14-05/17
Role: Co-investigator
California Breast Cancer Research Program
Intervening on Reproductive Health in Young Survivors
The objective of this study is to develop and test a Reproductive Survivorship Care Plan intervention
that targets young breast cancer survivors and their healthcare providers, with the primary outcome as
change in patient-reported hot flash activity.
Total direct costs: $793,769
R01, Su (PI), 09/14-08/19
Role: Co-investigator
NIH/NICHD
The Reproductive Window in Young Adult Cancer Survivors
Using innovative approaches to recruitment and large-scale biosample collection, the study will identify
determinants of the window of ovarian function after cancer in order to guide patient counseling,
individualize risks and preserve opportunities for biologic parenthood.
Total direct costs: $1,956,979
Completed
U26IHS300292/01, Chambers (PI), 09/09- 09/14
Role: Co-investigator/ Consultant
NIH/ NIAAA
American Indian/Alaska Native Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral for Treatment for prevention
of alcohol use in pregnancy in San Diego County.
A randomized controlled trial to adapt and evaluate two culturally appropriate methods of screening and
intervention to prevent risky alcohol use among reproductive-age American Indian/Alaska Native
women.
Annual direct costs: $231,381 (sub only)
120500-PFT-11-008-01-CPPB, Gorman (PI), 01/11-12/13
Role: PI
American Cancer Society, Postdoctoral Fellowship
Fertility and Reproduction in Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Survivors
A mixed methods study to develop and validate a measure of reproductive concerns and to explore
reproductive outcomes among young female cancer survivors from racially and ethnically diverse
backgrounds.
Total direct costs: $150,000
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Curriculum vitae
ACS IRG 70-002, Su (PI), 01/11-12/11
Role: Co-investigator
American Cancer Society, Moores UCSD Cancer Center Institutional Research Grant
Measuring Reproductive Outcomes in Female Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Survivors
A pilot study to initiate the development of a comprehensive reproductive questionnaire and a strategy
to measure ovarian reserve in a racially and ethnically diverse group of female AYA cancer survivors.
Total direct costs: $30,000
14GB-0140, Gorman (PI), 07/08-09/09
Role: PI
California Breast Cancer Research Program, Dissertation Award
Depressive Symptoms Among Younger Breast Cancer Survivors
A cohort study to determine whether reported reproductive concerns among younger breast cancer
survivors are associated with changes in depressive symptoms over time.
Total direct costs: $35,492
MEMBERSHIPS
Society of Behavioral Medicine
American Society of Preventive Oncology
Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology- Prevention Committee Member
SERVICE
Guest lectures
Seminar in Qualitative Research, SDSU Graduate School of Public Health (2010, 2011)
Health Behavior in Community Settings, SDSU Graduate School of Public Health (2006)
University Service
Student Representative Member, Elected (2004-2006)
UCSD/SDSU Joint Doctoral Program in Public Health (Health Behavior) Steering Committee
Student Representative Member, Appointed (2007-2008)
SDSU Graduate School of Public Health Curriculum Committee
Peer-review
Birth Defects Research Part A: Clinical and Molecular Teratology
BMC Cancer
BMC Medical Research Methodology
Health Promotion Practice
Journal of Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology
Journal of Human Lactation
Journal of Psychosocial Oncology
Journal of Women’s Health
PLoS ONE
Psycho-Oncology
Reproductive Health
Vaccine
Women’s Health Issues
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Curriculum vitae
Selected community involvement
Speaker, American Cancer Society Relay For Life “Fight Back Moment” (2012)
Speaker, American Cancer Society Doc Talk, Fertility Concerns and Options for AYA Female Cancer
Patients (2011)
Volunteer Birth Doula, University of California, San Diego Medical Center (2004-2008) and University
of North Carolina Women’s Hospital (2002)