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Marissa Smith has worked at the University of Glasgow since 2017, contributing to a range of research policy-engaged projects focused on public health and health inequalities. She is currently a Research Associate in the School of Health and Wellbeing, embedded in the Glasgow City Council Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC). Her role supports the use of evidence in local decision-making to improve population health and reduce inequalities. Marissa's academic background includes a PhD from the MRC/CSO Social Public Health Sciences Unit (SPHSU), where she explored the role of evidence in shaping e-cigarette policy recommendations. She is particularly interested in youth health, the commercial determinants of health, and translating research into policy and practice. Marissa has led and contributed to participatory research projects, including a recent collaboration with young people to explore their views on food and e-cigarette marketing, culminating in co-produced educational videos aimed at government stakeholders. Her work is driven by a commitment to improving health through evidence-informed interventions, policy development, and public engagement.
University of Glasgow • Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Contributes to research projects focused on public health and health inequalities, supporting the use of evidence in local decision-making.