Alessandro Marcon

Alessandro Marcon is a Senior Researcher at the Health Law Institute, University of Alberta, focusing on health information dissemination through media channels. His research explores how platforms like Google, Twitter, and Reddit shape public understanding of genetics, vaccination, and alternative therapies.

He holds a 2015 MA in Applied Linguistics and Discourse Studies with a Digital Humanities specialization from Carleton University. His work analyzes the ethical implications of digital marketing in healthcare, particularly in contexts like Google ads for alternative cancer clinics and social media discussions around prenatal testing.

Research Trends

His recent articles examine how online advertising (e.g., Google ad spaces used by alternative cancer clinics) and social media discourse (e.g., Reddit's subjective interpretations of NIPT risk ratios) influence health decision-making and public policy.

Scientific Awards

• Research funded by CIHR (Canadian Institutes of Health Research)
• Collaborative projects supported by Genome Canada and Genome Alberta

Advising & Grants

Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on health law and policy research. No formal student advising roles are mentioned, but contributes to public discourse through media outreach and community engagement.

Labs & Teams

Works at the Health Law Institute, University of Alberta, engaging with global health policy experts and digital ethics researchers.