Dr. Mark Asbridge

Professor

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Biography

Mark Asbridge is a Professor and Department Head in the Department of Community Health and Epidemiology at Dalhousie University. With a robust academic background and a PhD from the University of Toronto, his research interests focus on addictions, public health, injury prevention, and road safety. He has published extensively on topics such as cannabis-impaired driving, alcohol-related problems among youth, and the efficacy of prescription monitoring programs. His work emphasizes the intersection of substance use and health outcomes, particularly in young people. Asbridge is also involved in teaching graduate courses within the Department, covering principles of epidemiology, community health, and determinants of health. His notable academic appointments include MADD Canada Professorship in Impaired Driving Research and the Canadian Institutes of Health New Investigator Award. He actively engages in evaluating public policies related to health and substance use.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor, Department Head

2010-01-01 — Present

Dalhousie University • Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Leading the Department of Community Health and Epidemiology while conducting research and teaching.

Awards

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MADD Canada Professorship Impaired Driving Research Prevention

2015-01-01
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Canadian Institutes Health New Investigator Award

2018-01-01
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Post-doctoral Fellowship

2008-01-01
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H. David Archibald Graduate Fellowship Addiction Studies

2005-01-01