Craig S. Fryer

Craig S. Fryer is an Associate Professor in the Department of Behavioral and Community Health at the University of Maryland’s School of Public Health. He is affiliated with the Center for Health Equity, focusing on addressing health inequities through community-engaged research. His work emphasizes racial and ethnic disparities in substance use, particularly tobacco and marijuana among youth and young adults, as well as Black men’s health and the impact of racism on health outcomes.

Education:

• DrPH in Sociomedical Sciences, Columbia University (2006)
• MPH in Behavioral and Community Health Sciences, University of Pittsburgh (1997)
• BS in Clinical Nutrition, Case Western Reserve University (1992)

Research Focus:

Dr. Fryer’s research integrates mixed methods to explore sociocultural and environmental factors influencing health equity. Key themes include:

• Racial/ethnic disparities in substance use behaviors and co-use
• Mental health resilience among immigrant youth
• Impact of systemic racism and LGBTQ+ minority stress on psychological distress
• Development of culturally responsive public health interventions

Recent Work Trends:

His articles (2022–2025) highlight:

• Analysis of blunt/hemp wrap use and cannabis co-use
• Psychosocial stressors among Latinx immigrant youth
• Impact of racist microaggressions on LGBTQ+ communities
• Policy implications of tobacco product consumption patterns

Advising & Grants:

No student advisees or grant details listed in the provided materials. Collaborations likely focus on community-based participatory research projects.

Affiliations:

Active in the Center for Health Equity, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to dismantle structural inequities in health outcomes.