Nastassia Tvardik

Nastassia Tvardik is a researcher at the Pasteur Institute in Paris, France, specializing in public health and social sciences related to health. Her work focuses on understanding public perceptions of science, vaccine acceptance, and trust in scientific institutions across European countries.

Dr. Tvardik's research interests span several key areas in public health:

• Vaccine acceptance and hesitancy
• Public trust in science and scientists
• Cross-cultural studies of health perceptions
• Science communication and health policy
• Risk perception in public health emergencies
• Social determinants of health behavior

Her recent publications demonstrate a focus on understanding the social dimensions of public health responses, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. She has conducted comparative research across multiple European countries, examining how cultural, social, and political contexts shape public responses to health interventions.

Dr. Tvardik has collaborated with researchers across Europe on studies examining vaccine acceptance and public trust in science, contributing to our understanding of the social factors that influence public health outcomes. Her work employs mixed-methods approaches combining quantitative survey data with qualitative insights to provide comprehensive understanding of complex social phenomena in health contexts.