Dr. Laura Lindberg is a Principal Research Scientist at the Guttmacher Institute. As a social demographer, Dr. Lindberg focuses on measuring the trends, determinants and consequences of sexual and reproductive health in the U.S. population—particularly regarding the needs and behaviors of adolescents—and working to improve the quality of survey data on sexual and reproductive behaviors. Over the course of her career, she has conducted policy-related research on adolescent sexual behaviors, sex education, adolescent preventive services, unintended pregnancy and contraceptive use.