Researchers

For years, Dr. Allem has studied social media data to understand health-related attitudes and behaviors. His recent work examines how exposure to pro-tobacco and pro-alcohol content influences young people’s intentions to use these products. Committed to improving public health, he advocates for policies that protect children from harmful media and hold companies accountable for unfair marketing. He collaborates with state and local attorneys to develop, pass, and enforce regulations that safeguard youth health.