Dr. Lisa Henriksen

Associate Professor

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Biography

Lisa Henriksen is an Associate Professor (Research) at the Stanford Prevention Research Center, with a primary focus on the environmental influences on adolescent tobacco use. Her research investigates the roles of tobacco marketing in the initiation and maintenance of smoking behaviors among youth. Henriksen leads a longitudinal school-based study examining adolescent smoking and drinking, as well as a geographic information systems (GIS) project assessing the relationship between tobacco outlet density and smoking prevalence in California high schools. She also conducts laboratory experiments aimed at understanding the impact of tobacco advertising on urges and cravings to smoke. Additionally, she has served as a Senior Editor for Tobacco Control at the BMJ Publishing Group since 2010 and has contributed to academic administration as a Pre-Major Advisor at Stanford University. Henriksen holds a PhD in Communication from Stanford University.

Research Interests

Courses

CHPR 399 CHPR 290 CHPR 299

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.