Matthew Stone

Matthew Stone is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health & Human Longevity Science, University of California San Diego (UCSD). His research focuses on tobacco regulatory science, epidemiology, and public health interventions targeting smoking and vaping behaviors. He holds a PhD in Public Health from UCSD (2021) and postdoctoral training in Tobacco Regulatory Science (University of Pennsylvania) and Epidemiology (UCSD).

• Education:
  • B.A. Sociology, California State University Long Beach (2012)
  • PhD Public Health, UCSD (2021)
  • Postdoc in Tobacco Regulatory Science, University of Pennsylvania (2022)
  • Postdoc in Epidemiology, UCSD (2023)

His work examines trends in cigarette smoking, vaping patterns, and policy impacts. Notable research includes analyzing declines in youth smoking despite e-cigarette prevalence, evaluating graphic warning label effectiveness, and studying how product characteristics influence tobacco use. Collaborations with experts like John Pierce and Adam Leventhal highlight his focus on translational public health research.

Publications emphasize topics like smoking cessation, policy evaluation, and behavioral drivers of substance use. His studies have been widely cited in policy discussions and media outlets, reflecting real-world relevance.