Susan Forsyth

Susan Forsyth is an Assistant Professor at Samuel Merritt University's School of Nursing, specializing in reproductive health, research methodology, and tobacco control. She holds a PhD in Nursing from the University of California, San Francisco (2016), an MS in Nursing (2010), a BSN (1993), and a BA in Anthropology (1989). Her teaching philosophy emphasizes creating safe, supportive learning environments for nursing students.

• Education: PhD (UCSF, 2016), MS (UCSF, 2010), BSN (University of San Francisco, 1993), BA (Mills College, 1989)

Research focuses on tobacco marketing in digital media, systematic review biases, and critical appraisal training. She has extensively studied tobacco imagery in video games and YouTube, linking media exposure to smoking behaviors. Her work appears in journals like Tobacco Control and Nicotine & Tobacco Research.

Notable trends in her publications include:

• Analysis of tobacco content in gaming platforms
• Investigation of public health policy conflicts
• Development of critical appraisal frameworks

Scientific awards include:

• Distinguished Dissertation Award (2017)
• Graduate Dean’s Fellowship (2012-2014)
• Eugene Cota Robles Fellowship (2010-2012)

Contact: sforsyth@samuelmerritt.edu | Phone: 510.879.9200 Ext. 7424