Traci Toomey

Traci Toomey, PhD, MPH is a Professor at the University of Minnesota's School of Public Health, where she serves as Director of the Cannabis Research Center and the Alcohol Epidemiology Program. Her 30+ years of academic leadership focus on substance use policy research, with over 40 publications and $10M+ in grants from NIAAA, DoD, and RWJF.

• PhD & MPH in Epidemiology, University of Minnesota
• BA in Psychology & Physiology, University of Minnesota

Research Pillars:

Dr. Toomey pioneers legal epidemiology frameworks for substance use control, specializing in retail environment regulation for alcohol, cannabis, and tobacco. Her work quantifies policy implementation effectiveness through statewide surveillance systems and community intervention trials, advancing environmental strategies for underage drinking prevention.

Scientific Recognition:

• 2023 Excellence in Advising
• 2018-2023 Teaching & Mentorship Awards
• 1992-2008 Research & Service Honors

Policy Leadership:

As NIAAA report author and CDC Guide contributor, she shapes national alcohol policy standards. Currently chairs U.S. Alcohol Policy Alliance's advisory board and consults for STOP Act legislative framework development.