Brian J. Fairman

Brian J. Fairman is an Assistant Professor at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) within the Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health. His research focuses on substance use epidemiology, encompassing tobacco, alcohol, marijuana, and opioids, with an emphasis on distribution trends, risk factors, health consequences, and prevention strategies. He holds a PhD in Epidemiology and a BS in Human Biology and Psychology from Michigan State University.

Key research themes include the intersection of neighborhood environments and substance use behaviors, policy impacts on adolescent drinking trajectories, and epidemiological analyses of cannabis and tobacco co-use (e.g., blunts). His work integrates longitudinal cohort studies and national survey data (e.g., PATH Study, NSDUH) to explore public health interventions and disparities.

Recent publications highlight trends in blunt smoking, telehealth adoption in addiction treatment, and racial disparities in smoking-related health outcomes. Despite no listed scientific awards or grants, his contributions bridge epidemiological methods with real-world policy implications in substance use prevention.