Marissa Smith

Marissa Smith is a Researcher affiliated with the MRC/CSO Social & Public Health Sciences Unit at the University of Glasgow. Her work focuses on public health policy analysis, particularly regarding tobacco control, e-cigarette regulation, and commercial determinants of health. She has conducted extensive research on youth exposure to unhealthy marketing, social media influences, and policy transparency.

Her research interests include evaluating the impact of health policies, analyzing evidence-based decision-making processes, and addressing conflicts of interest in public health guidelines. Key areas of study involve e-cigarette marketing strategies, youth advocacy initiatives, and the implementation of 'polluter pays' principles in tobacco control.

Smith's publications consistently address global health challenges, with a focus on regulatory approaches to e-cigarettes and food marketing. Recent work includes co-producing advocacy videos with youth to highlight health harms and analyzing influencer marketing trends on platforms like YouTube and Instagram.

While no scientific awards are explicitly mentioned, her contributions to policy-relevant research demonstrate significant scholarly impact. She collaborates with institutions like BMC Public Health, BMJ Open, and the Lancet, contributing to both peer-reviewed journals and policy reports.