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Jennifer Cornacchione Ross is an Associate Professor in the Department of Health Law, Policy, and Management at Boston University School of Public Health. She earned her PhD in Communication from Michigan State University and completed a postdoctoral fellowship in tobacco regulatory science at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. Her research interests encompass health communication, particularly the science of communication regarding tobacco use and policy. Dr. Ross aims to reduce tobacco-related disparities through equitable tobacco policy implementation and effective communication strategies targeting priority populations, including adolescents, young adults, and diverse racial and ethnic groups. Her work frequently involves optimizing warning labels and messaging strategies to decrease tobacco use among vulnerable populations. In addition to her research, Dr. Ross is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion within academic and public health contexts. She believes that a diverse academic environment improves research outcomes and ultimately enhances public health equity. Her ongoing research includes projects funded by the National Cancer Institute, focusing on strategies to effectively communicate tobacco risks, particularly through graphic warning labels and marketing restrictions to reduce usage among young adults. She emphasizes the importance of creating supportive spaces for marginalized groups in both her research and teaching.
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