معرفی
Dr. Frances Thirlway is a Lecturer in Medical Sociology and Programme Director for the Master in Public Health (MPH) at Aston University's Centre for Health and Society. Previously affiliated with Durham University and the University of York, she holds a PhD and MSc in Medical Anthropology from Durham University.
Her research focuses on health inequalities linked to tobacco use, particularly exploring vaping culture, illicit tobacco trade, and smoking cessation strategies among vulnerable populations such as those living with HIV in Uganda. She has secured Cancer Research UK funding for three projects and contributed to six studies on tobacco-related health disparities.
Recent work examines the tobacco industry's influence on nicotine markets, regulatory dynamics in vaping, and the socio-economic factors shaping smoking behaviors. Her 2023 publications address corporate incentives in harm reduction, subcultural vaping dynamics, and contraband tobacco supply chains in Europe.
Teaching includes MPH modules on research methods, health determinants, and corporate power. She advises on 12 peer-reviewed publications and collaborates with global health organizations. Current projects investigate cannabis use for pain relief in deprived communities and e-cigarette packaging impacts.
