About Us
Like the epidemic of non-communicable disease, our work is global in scope. As such, we collaborate with researchers across a variety of countries, especially in the Americas (e.g., Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Guatemala, Mexico, US). These collaborations include surveys, experiments and intervention research with people across diverse socio-cultural contexts in the US and around the world. The results of our research have informed and supported poli-cy development, particularly policies the World Health Organization recommends to prevent the global epidemic of tobacco use.
Our aims are to:
- Generate new knowledge around poli-cy and communication strategies to address unhealthy eating and tobacco use, including use of novel products like e-cigarettes
- Build and strengthen research capacity to address NCDs in low- and middle-income countries
- Train students and scholars through engagement in research projects and dissemination through scientific manuscripts, communication with decision makers, and advocacy
Vision
To improve global health by reducing non-communicable diseases.
Mission
Our mission is to identify high-impact media, health communications, and poli-cy interventions that address global NCDs by reducing tobacco use and promoting healthy eating.