Meet Oura's Medical Advisors

At Oura, we pride ourselves on our accuracy, deep research, and educational tools that help people live healthier lives. Our team of medical experts cover a wide range of topics from sleep to women's health, stress, illness, mental health, and much more to validate our research and share their expertise with our members.

Dr. Rebecca Robbins, PhD

Dr. Rebecca Robbins, PhD

Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School. Associate Scientist, Brigham and Women's Hospital

Dr. Rebecca Robbins is a Sleep Scientist at the Brigham and Women's Hospital and Assistant Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School where her research focuses on sleep and its effects on health and the design of novel behavioral interventions to nudge and navigate participants and communities toward better sleep, sleep disorders care, and overall health. Dr. Robbins has published extensively in the peer reviewed literature and authored many book and encyclopedia chapters. She is the co-author of the book "Sleep for Success! Everything you must know about sleep but are too tired to ask." She makes frequent media appearances on National television. She is dedicated to promoting the benefits of healthy sleep and empowering individuals to make positive changes in their sleep habits for better health and well-being.

Dr. Matthew Walker, PhD

Dr. Matthew Walker, PhD

Professor of Neuroscience and Psychology at the University of California, Berkeley

Dr. Matt Walker is a renowned sleep scientist and professor of Neuroscience and Psychology at the University of California, Berkeley. He is also the founder and director of the Center for Human Sleep Science at UC Berkeley, where he conducts research on the effects of sleep on human health, well-being, and performance. Dr. Walker has authored numerous scientific articles and book chapters on sleep, and is the author of the bestselling book "Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams." He is a frequent speaker at scientific conferences, TED Talks, and media outlets, and is widely recognized as a leading authority in the field of sleep science.

Dr. Jake Deutsch, MD

Dr. Jake Deutsch, MD

Board-certified Emergency Medicine Physician

Dr. Jake Deutsch is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He is board-certified in Emergency Medicine. Dr. Deutsch's specialty training took place in NYC where he was chief resident at Beth Israel Medical Center. With over 15 years of ER experience, treating and diagnosing complex medical problems is the mainstay of the doctor's medical practice. Emergencies like acute myocardial infarction or appendicitis are everyday occurrences for an ER doctor. At the same time having a broad base of medical knowledge is a necessary skill for ER physicians such as Dr. Deutsch. The wide scope of practice provides the expertise to treat all ages with a vast array of medical problems. With a personal interest in anti-aging, Dr. Deutsch has embarked into the exciting field of preventative medicine to help men live their best life.  

Dr. Elissa Epel, PhD

Dr. Elissa Epel, PhD

Professor and Vice Chair in the Department of Psychiatry and Director of the Aging Metabolism Emotions Center at the University of California San Francisco

Dr. Elissa Epel is a renowned health psychologist and researcher at the University of California, San Francisco. She has been studying stress and its impacts on mental and metabolic health (risks for obesity, diabetes, and heart disease) for the past 30 years. Her work has helped illuminate connections between the mind, body, and immune system, including telomeres, the protective caps at the end of chromosomes that play a crucial role in cellular aging and disease. Dr. Epel has published over 300 scientific papers and co-authored the bestselling book "The Telomere Effect: A Revolutionary Approach to Living Younger, Healthier, Longer," in addition to her new book, "The Stress Prescription."

Dr. Eleni Jaswa, MD, MSc, FACOG

Dr. Eleni Jaswa, MD, MSc, FACOG

Board-certified ObGyn Reproductive Endocrinologist and Fertility Specialist at the University of California San Francisco

Dr. Eleni Jaswa is a fertility doctor at the University of California San Francisco. She is double-board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology as well as Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. In her role in academic medicine, Dr. Jaswa cares for patients, teaches the next generation of women’s health leaders, and conducts research. Dr. Jaswa has published extensively on a variety of research topics including polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), ovarian reserve markers, fertility preservation, preimplantation genetic testing, and the intersection of mental health and reproductive health. She is excited about leveraging new technologies to empower women in their reproductive health goals. Dr. Jaswa lives in Silicon Valley with her husband and two daughters.

Dr. Andy Walshe, PhD

Dr. Andy Walshe, PhD

Human Performance Expert Founding Partner at the Liminal Collective

Dr. Andy Walshe is a founding member, partner, and chief performance officer of Liminal Collective. As a globally recognized leader and expert in the field of elite human performance, his experience runs the gamut of human performance. To this end, he has been deeply involved in the community exploring the spectrum of work from research and innovation to the application and training of all aspects of human performance for individuals, teams, and large organizations in sport, culture, military, and business settings. His work to demystify talent has led him on a lifelong mission to hack human performance and extend his learnings for the betterment of society by applying these lessons in numerous non-traditional areas of human mastery.

Sara Gottfried, MD

Sara Gottfried, MD

Sara Gottfried MD is a physician, researcher, educator, mother, and seeker. She graduated from Harvard Medical School and MIT, and completed residency at UCSF, but is more likely to prescribe a tracker, continuous glucose monitor and personalized nutrition plan than the latest pharmaceutical. Dr. Gottfried is a global keynote speaker and the author of four New York Times bestselling books about trauma, hormones, and health. She is Clinical Assistant Professor in Dept. of Integrative Medicine and Nutritional Sciences at Thomas Jefferson University, and Director of Precision Medicine at the Marcus Institute of Integrative Health. Her focus is at the interface of mental and physical health, N-of-1 trial design, personalized molecular profiling, use of wearables, and how to leverage these tools to improve health outcomes.

Michael WL Chee, MBBS, FRCP (Edin)

Michael WL Chee, MBBS, FRCP (Edin)

Professor and Director, Centre for Sleep and Cognition, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore.

Dr. Michael Chee is a renowned sleep scientist who previously practiced as a neurologist specializing in epilepsy and clinical neurophysiology. His research on sleep began with examining underlying behavioral changes that accompany a night of total sleep deprivation. More recently, he has worked on devising ways to use wearable devices to inform population health, cognitive ageing, vascular health, and mental wellbeing. He has published extensively in peer reviewed journals, and his work has been featured in media outlets around the world. He has consulted for AIA, one of the largest insurance companies in Asia. Dr. Chee is an ardent advocate for sleep as a vehicle for achieving longer, healthier lives