Samantha R Rosenthal (she/her)


Professor, Department Chair College of Health & Wellness Department of Health Science Providence

Biography

Samantha Rosenthal, Ph.D., worked on pharmaceutical and vaccine development as a chemical engineer, and developing novel medical devices and prostheses as a biomedical engineer. During her Master’s of Public Health studies, she received the Global Health Scholarship and Foreign Studies Fellowship from Brown University and traveled to Cape Town, South Africa, to conduct both qualitative research in the local townships and data analysis examining the associations between alcohol misuse and risks for HIV infection (published in AIDS Care). She continued her education to receive a PhD in Epidemiology from Brown School of Public Health in 2014. Her dissertation research focused on the transition to adulthood, particularly the influence of technology and substances in the mental health of young adults.

Rosenthal is currently involved in multiple research topics, including how social media and mobile phone screen time put young adults at risk for depression and substance use, and generally how epidemiology can be used to shape health policy and research and intervene in the progression of disease, particularly primary prevention. She works with the local state departments and legislators, conducting research and teaching on various public health topics ranging from HIV/AIDS, substance abuse, mental illness, injury and violence, emerging infectious disease, and social determinants of health.

Rosenthal is also Director of Center for Student Research & Interdisciplinary Collaboration and an Executive Committee Member for the RI-INBRE research network.

Education

PhD, Brown University
Epidemiology

MPH, Brown University

BS, Carnegie Mellon University
Chemical and Biomedical Engineering

10 Years of Service
Johnson& Wales University

Rosenthal, S. & Gately, K. & Philippe, S. & Baker, A. & Dawes, M. & Swanberg, J. Everyday discrimination and mental health among sexual and gender minority adults: The moderating role of self-compassion.. (Journal Article).
Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/sgd0000676

Jacob, S. & Gately, K. & Noel, J. & Rosenthal, S. (2026). Internet gaming disorder and prescription drug misuse: Associations by student status. (Journal Article).
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 23(3), 386.
https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/23/3/386

Ziobrowski, H. & Fleur, R. & Rosenthal, S. (February 11, 2026). Childhood adversity subgroups and their associations with mental health symptoms among Rhode Island young adults. (Journal Article).
Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00127-026-03056-w

Ury, B. & Yang, J. & Rosenthal, S. & Barker, D. & McGeary, J. & Dunsiger, S. & Grigsby-Toussaint, D. (December, 2025). Associations between subjective and objective green space on children’s mental health and cognitive function. (Journal Article).
Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, 114, 129156.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ufug.2025.129156

Noel, J. & Nosal, A. & Gately, K. & Rosenthal, S. (2025). Associations between restrictive masculinity and depression across sexual and gender identities. (Journal Article).
Rhode Island Medical Journal, 108(6), 11-15.
http://rimed.org/rimedicaljournal/2025/06/2025-06-11-riyas-noel.pdf

Noel, J. & Gately, K. & Bradford, C. & Canadas, H. & Rosenthal, S. (2025). Brain injury and problem gambling among Rhode Island young adults. (Journal Article).
Rhode Island Medical Journal, 108(6), 28-32.
http://rimed.org/rimedicaljournal/2025/06/2025-06-28-riyas-noel.pdf

Noel, J. & Strong, S. & Sammartino, C. & Gately, K. & Rosenthal, S. (2025). Effects of delaying healthcare on mental health of college students. (Journal Article).
College Student Affairs, 43(1), 82-101.
https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ1477116

Noel, J. & Jacob, S. & Hicks, S. & Gately, K. & Rosenthal, S. (2025). Insomnia and pornography addiction in Rhode Island young adults. (Journal Article).
Rhode Island Medical Journal, 108(6), 16-21.
http://rimed.org/rimedicaljournal/2025/06/2025-06-16-riyas-noel.pdf

Noel, J. & Morais, M. & Nosal, A. & Gately, K. & Ramsland Short, K. & Rosenthal, S. (2025). Measuring restrictive masculinity: Development and implementation within university students. (Journal Article).
Social Sciences, 14(2), 106.
https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0760/14/2/106

Noel, J. & Jacob, S. & Borden, S. & Gately, K. & Rosenthal, S. (2025). Method of accessing alcohol and binge drinking status in youth and young adults. (Journal Article).
Alcohol & Alcoholism, 60(1), agae087.
https://academic.oup.com/alcalc/article/60/1/agae087/7930327

Noel, J. & Strong, S. & Millier, S. & Gately, K. & Rosenthal, S. (2025). Period poverty and mental health among students attending a US university. (Journal Article).
Journal of American College Health, 73(10), 3813-20.
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/07448481.2024.2449419

Rosenthal, S. & Oliviera, L. & Avila, A. & Gately, K. & Barkley, J. & Ahamiojie, J. & Noel, J. (2025). The behavioral health harms of youth exposure to gun violence: A Rhode Island example. (Journal Article).
Rhode Island Medical Journal, 108(6), 39-44.
http://rimed.org/rimedicaljournal/2025/06/2025-06-39-riyas-rosenthal.pdf

Noel, J. & Rosenthal, S. & Edwards, Z. & Palmieri, K. (2024). Digital alcohol and cannabis ads, consumption frequency, and driving under the influence. (Journal Article).
Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, 85(4), 468-476.
https://doi.org/10.15288/jsad.23-00319

Noel, J. & Rosenthal, S. & Jacob, S. (2024). Internet, app-based, and casino gambling: Associations between modality, problem gambling, and substance use. (Journal Article).
Journal of Gambling Studies, 40(3), 1-14.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10899-024-10284-9

Swanberg, J. & Swanberg, J. & Archibad, N. & Baker, A. & Swanberg, J. & Swanberg, J. Substance misuse among sexual and gender minorities: The role of everyday discrimination and identity. (Journal Article).
Substance Use & Misuse, 58 1874–1882(14), 1874–1882.

Rosenthal, S. & Roberts, K. & Borden, S. (September 27, 2024). Project SUCCESS: Youth Substance use and Mental Health. (Journal Article).
Journal of Drug Education.
https://doi.org/10.1177/00472379241285522

Noel, J. & Rosenthal, S. & Torres, J. & Gately, K. & Borden, S. (May 18, 2024). Driving after substance use in Rhode Island adolescents: A cross-sectional analysis of surveillance data. (Journal Article).
Traffic Injury Prevention, 25(4), 562-570.
https://doi.org/10.1080/15389588.2024.2335317

Noel, J. & Tudela, S. & Rosenthal, S. (March, 2024). Sexual minority status, illicit drug use, and depressive symptoms. (Journal Article).
Journal of LGBT Youth, 21(3), 490-506.
https://doi.org/10.1080/19361653.2023.2187918

Rosenthal, S. & Noel, J. & Skierkowski-Foster, D. & Gately, K. & Borden, S. (February, 2024). Perceived parent and peer substance use disapproval and perceptions of harm among youth before and after COVID-19 lockdowns. (Journal Article).
Journal of Substance Use, 1-6.
https://doi.org/10.1080/14659891.2024.2312384

Rosenthal, S. & Sonido, P. & Sammartino, C. & Swanberg, J. & Noel, J. (2023). Brain injury and substance use in young adults: The need for integrating care. (Journal Article).
Rhode Island Medical Journal, 106(3), 17-22.
http://rimed.org/rimedicaljournal/2023/04/2023-04-17-yamhc-rosenthal.pdf

Noel, J. & Rosenthal, S. & Skierkowski-Foster, D. & Borden, S. (2023). Effect of COVID-19 lockdown on substance use among middle school and high school students: A natural experiment. (Journal Article).
Public Health Reports, 138(2), 349-56.
https://doi.org/10.1177/00333549221138856

Rosenthal, S. & Kately, K. & Philippe, S. & Alison, B. & Swanberg, J. Everyday Discrimination and Mental Health Among Sexual and Gender Minority Adults: The Moderating Role of Self-Compassion. (Journal Article).
Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity.

Noel, J. & Jacob, S. & Swanberg, J. & Rosenthal, S. (2023). Pornography: A concealed behavior with serious consequences. (Journal Article).
Rhode Island Medical Journal, 106(3), 42-7.
http://rimed.org/rimedicaljournal/2023/04/2023-04-29-yamhc-noel.pdf

Rosenthal, S. & Noel, J. & Edwards, Z. & Sammartino, C. & Swanberg, J. (2023). Risk factors for suicide ideation among Rhode Island college students. (Journal Article).
Rhode Island Medical Journal, 106(3), 23-8.
http://rimed.org/rimedicaljournal/2023/04/2023-04-42-yamhc-rosenthal.pdf

Noel, J. & Sammartino, C. & Johnson, M. & Swanberg, J. & Rosenthal, S. (2023). Smartphone Addiction and Mental Illness In Rhode Island young adults. (Journal Article).
Rhode Island Medical Journal, 106(3), 35-41.
http://rimed.org/rimedicaljournal/2023/04/2023-04-35-yamhc-noel.pdf

Rosenthal, S. & Tobin, A. & Drammeh, A. & Swanberg, J. & Noel, J. (2023). The mental health burden of racial discrimination in young adults in Rhode Island. (Journal Article).
Rhode Island Medical Journal, 106(3), 23-8.
http://rimed.org/rimedicaljournal/2023/04/2023-04-23-yamhc-rosenthal.pdf

Swanberg, J. & Rosenthal, S. & Benitez, A. & Noel, J. (2023). The mental health consequences of losing a loved one to COVID-19. (Journal Article).
Rhode Island Medical Journal, 106(3), 11-6.
http://rimed.org/rimedicaljournal/2023/04/2023-04-11-yamhc-swanberg.pdf

Swanberg, J. & Rosenthal, S. & Benitez, A. & Noel, J. (April (2nd Quarter/Spring), 2023). The Mental Health Consequences of Losing a Loved One to COVID-19. (Journal Article).
R I Medicine Journal, 106(3), 11-16.

Zawadzki, A. & Mosley, A. & Badua, A. & Swanberg, J. & Swanberg, S. (2023). Occupational injustice and the right to play: A systematic review of accessible playgrounds for children with disabilities. (Journal Article).
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 77(2).

Rosenthal, S. & Gately, K. & Archibald, N. & Baker, A. & Dawes, M. & Swanberg, J. (December 6, 2023). Substance Misuse among Sexual and Gender Minorities: The Role of Everyday Discrimination and Identity. (Journal Article).
Substance Use & Misuse, 58(14), 1874-1882.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10826084.2023.2257309

Rosenthal, S. & Tobin, A. (November 18, 2023). Self-esteem only goes so far: the moderating effect of social media screen time on self-esteem and depressive symptoms. (Journal Article).
Behaviour & Information Technology, 42(15), 2688-2695.
https://doi.org/10.1080/0144929x.2022.2139759

Noel, J. & Rosenthal, S. (November 11, 2023). Impact of alcohol home delivery and other methods of obtaining alcohol in young adults. (Journal Article).
Alcohol and Alcoholism, 58(6), 606-611.
https://doi.org/10.1093/alcalc/agad035

Gately, K. & Baker, A. & Dawes, M. & Swanberg, J. & Rosenthal, S. (July (3rd Quarter/Summer) 1, 2023). Health Equity & Occupational Justice: Examining the Association Between Disability & Health Care Discrimination Among Sexual & Gender Minorities. (Journal Article).
The American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 77(Supplement_2), 7711505079p1-7711505079p1.
http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2023.77s2-po79

Gasik, R. & Pearlman, D. & Rosenthal, S. & Dunsiger, S. (April (2nd Quarter/Spring) 1, 2023). The Impact of Police Response on Intimate Partner Violence Victims’ Social, Emotional, and Physical Well-Being: Results From the National Crime Victimization Survey. (Journal Article).
Violence and Victims, 38(2), 167-184.
https://doi.org/10.1891/vv-2021-0080

Gately, K. & Zawadzki, A. & Mosley, A. & Badua, A. & Swanberg, J. & Rosenthal, S. (March 1, 2023). Occupational Injustice and the Right to Play: A Systematic Review of Accessible Playgrounds for Children With Disabilities. (Journal Article).
The American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 77(2).
http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2023.050035

Rosenthal, S. & Sonido, P. & Tobin, A. & Sammartino, C. & Noel, J. (2022). Breaking down barriers: Young adult interest and use of telehealth for behavioral health services. (Journal Article).
Rhode Island Medical Journal, 105(1), 26-31.
http://rimed.org/rimedicaljournal/2022/02/2022-02-26-contribution-rosenthal.pdf

Noel, J. & Rosenthal, S. & Sammartino, C. (2022). Correlates of gambling and gambling problems among Rhode Island young adults: A cross-sectional study. (Journal Article).
Journal of Public Health, 45(2), e164-e170.
Background: Numerous states in the USA have legalized sports betting due to recent legal decisions by the US Supreme Court. Here, sociodemographic correlates of current gambling and specific gambling activities associated with symptoms of gambling problems were identified. Methods: Cross-sectional data were obtained from the 2020 Rhode Island Young Adult Survey (RIYAS). RIYAS participants (n = 540) were a convenience sample of 18 to 25 year olds who lived in Rhode Island for at least part of 2020. Data were collected from May to October 2020. Four gambling activities were assessed (i.e. sports betting; betting on races; gaming tables at a casino; poker machines at a casino). Logistic regression models assessed main effects. Results: 22.4% engaged in one or more gambling activities. 11.5% of participants had any gambling problems. Odds of gambling activities were higher among men; Black, Indigenous, People of Color; older young adults; and essential workers. Odds of gambling problems were 2.4 times higher among participants who engaged with sports betting. Conclusions: Gambling activities are common among several population subgroups, and participation in sports betting may be a risk factor for the development of problem gambling. Comprehensive prevention policies are needed.

Rosenthal, S. & Wensley, I. & Noel, J. (2022). Eliminating Disparities in Young Adult Tobacco Use: The Need for Integrated Behavioral Healthcare. (Journal Article).
Rhode Island Medical Journal, 105(2), 38-42.
http://rimed.org/rimedicaljournal/2022/03/2022-03-38-contribution-rosenthal.pdf

Noel, J. & Rosenthal, S. & Sammartino, C. (2022). Exposure to alcohol marketing and alcohol-related consequences in young adults. (Journal Article).
Substance Use & Misuse, 57(7), 1156-9.
https://doi.org/10.1080/10826084.2022.2063894

Noel, J. & Tudela, S. & Jacob, S. & Rosenthal, S. (2022). Gambling: A ubiquitous behavior among Rhode Island’s young adults. (Journal Article).
Rhode Island Medical Journal, 105(3), 46-50.
http://rimed.org/rimedicaljournal/2022/04/2022-04-46-contribution-noel.pdf

Noel, J. & Jacob, S. & Wensley, I. & Rosenthal, S. (2022). Subjective smartphone screen time and co-morbid mental illness. (Journal Article).
Journal of Technology in Behavioral Science, 7(4), 578-87.
https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2023-09760-013

Rosenthal, S. & Li, Y. & Wensley, I. & Perez, D. & Gately, K. (September, 2022). Smartphone Addiction and Traffic Accidents: the Moderating Role of Texting While Driving. (Journal Article).
Journal of Technology in Behavioral Science, 7(3), 406-413.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s41347-022-00265-3

Rosenthal, S. & Li, Y. & Gately, K. (July (3rd Quarter/Summer) 30, 2022). Smartphone Addiction and Pedestrian Accidents Among US College Students. (Journal Article).
Journal of Technology in Behavioral Science, 7(4), 524-531.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s41347-022-00269-z

Noel, J. & Lahkan, H. & Sammartino, C. & Rosenthal, S. (2021). Depressive and Anxiety Symptoms in First Generation College Students. (Journal Article).
Journal of American College Health, 1-10.
https://doi.org/10.1080/07448481.2021.1950727

Rosenthal, S. & Pearlman, D. & Field, M. & Sammartino, C. & Noel, J. (2021). Inequities laid bare: The mental health of young adults in Rhode Island during the covid-19 pandemic. (Journal Article).
Rhode Island Medical Journal, 104(10), 36-41.
http://rimed.org/rimedicaljournal/2021/12/2021-12-36-contribution-rosenthal.pdf

Li, Y. & Rosenthal, S. (October (4th Quarter/Autumn), 2021). Food insecurity and obesity among US young adults: the moderating role of biological sex and the mediating role of diet healthfulness. (Journal Article).
Public Health Nutrition, 24(15), 5058-5065.
https://doi.org/10.1017/s1368980020004577

Rosenthal, S. & Zhou, J. & Booth, S. (July (3rd Quarter/Summer), 2021). Association between mobile phone screen time and depressive symptoms among college students: A threshold effect. (Journal Article).
Human Behavior and Emerging Technologies, 3(3), 432-440.
https://doi.org/10.1002/hbe2.256

Noel, J. & Sammartino, C. & Rosenthal, S. (March, 2020). Exposure to Digital Alcohol Marketing and Alcohol Use: A Systematic Review. (Journal Article).
Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, Supplement, s19, 57-67.
https://doi.org/10.15288/jsads.2020.s19.57

Buka, S. & Rosenthal, S. & Lacy, M. (2018). Epidemiological Study Designs: Traditional and Novel Approaches to Advance Life Course Health Development Research: Handbook of Life Course Health Development. (Book Chapter).
Springer International Publishing, 541-560.
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-47143-3_22

Rosenthal, S. & Clark, M. & Marshall, B. & Buka, S. & Carey, K. & Shepardson, R. & Carey, M. (October (4th Quarter/Autumn), 2018). Alcohol consequences, not quantity, predict major depression onset among first-year female college students. (Journal Article).
Addictive Behaviors, 85, 70-76.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addbeh.2018.05.021

Rosenthal, S. & Cha, Y. & Clark, M. (October (4th Quarter/Autumn), 2018). The Internet Addiction Test in a Young Adult U.S. Population. (Journal Article).
Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking, 21(10), 661-666.
https://doi.org/10.1089/cyber.2018.0143

Servadio, J. & Rosenthal, S. & Carlson, L. & Bauer, C. (July (3rd Quarter/Summer), 2018). Climate patterns and mosquito-borne disease outbreaks in South and Southeast Asia. (Journal Article).
Journal of Infection and Public Health, 11(4), 566-571.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jiph.2017.12.006

Zhang, J. & Joshi, R. & Sun, J. & Rosenthal, S. & Tong, M. & Li, C. & Rampatige, R. & Mooney, M. & Lopez, A. & Yan, L. (December, 2016). A feasibility study on using smartphones to conduct short-version verbal autopsies in rural China. (Journal Article).
Population Health Metrics, 14(1).
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12963-016-0100-6

Rosenthal, S. & Buka, S. & Marshall, B. & Carey, K. & Clark, M. (November, 2016). Negative Experiences on Facebook and Depressive Symptoms Among Young Adults. (Journal Article).
Journal of Adolescent Health, 59(5), 510-516.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jadohealth.2016.06.023

Rosenthal, S. & Ostfeld, R. & McGarvey, S. & Lurie, M. & Smith, K. (December, 2015). Redefining disease emergence to improve prioritization and macro-ecological analyses. (Journal Article).
One Health, 1, 17-23.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.onehlt.2015.08.001

Khokhawalla, S. & Rosenthal, S. & Pearlman, D. & Triche, E. (August 9, 2015). Cigarette smoking and emergency care utilization among asthmatic adults in the 2011 Asthma Call-back Survey. (Journal Article).
Journal of Asthma, 52(7), 732-739.
https://doi.org/10.3109/02770903.2015.1004337

Rosenthal, S. & Vivier, P. & Rogers, M. & Saadeh, F. & Clark, M. (May, 2015). Measures of Neighborhood Quality: Self-reports of Mothers of Infant Children. (Journal Article).
Journal of Child and Family Studies, 24(5), 1256-1261.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10826-014-9933-4

Townsend, L. & Rosenthal, S. & Parry, C. & Zembe, Y. & Mathews, C. & Flisher, A. (December, 2010). Associations between alcohol misuse and risks for HIV infection among men who have multiple female sexual partners in Cape Town, South Africa. (Journal Article).
AIDS Care, 22(12), 1544-1554.
https://doi.org/10.1080/09540121.2010.482128

“A Mindfulness Meditation Intervention in a Public Health Class: Student Outcomes and Future Directions,” Johnson and Wales University, Providence. (2025).

American Public Health Association Annual Meeting and Exposition, “Bullying victimization, perpetration and mental health outcomes: Findings from the Rhode Island Student Survey,” American Public Health Association, Washington, DC, United States. (2025).

Faculty Expo, “Mindfulness Intervention in a public health class: Student Outcomes, Practical Strategies & Future Directions,” Johnson and Wales University, Providence. (2025).

American Public Health Association Annual Meeting and Exposition, “The impact of the legalization of sports betting on gambling behaviors in Rhode Island young adults: Findings from the Rhode Island Young Adult Survey,” American Public Health Association, Washington, DC, United States. (2025).

American Public Health Association Annual Meeting and Exposition, “Use and risk perceptions of psychedelics in young adults: Findings from the 2022 and 2024 Rhode Island Young Adult Survey,” American Public Health Association, Washington, DC, United States. (2025).

American Public Health Association Annual Meeting and Exposition, “Driving after non-medical prescription drug use: Prevalence and correlates in Rhode Island adolescents,” American Public Health Association, Atlanta, GA. (2023).

Johnson & Wales University Scholarship and Best Practices Expo, “Gambling and sports betting in university students: The effect of advertising,” Johnson & Wales University, Providence, RI. (2023).

Johnson & Wales University, Student Research, Design, & Innovation Symposium;, “The Mental Health Consequences of Losing a Loved One to COVID-19.,” Providence, RI. (2023).

Rhode Island Public Health Association 2023 Inaugural Public Health Conference, “The Mental Health Consequences of Losing a Loved One to COVID-19.,” Warwick, RI. (2023).

Rhode Island Public Health Association, “Transcending Boundaries: A Qualitative Exploration of Healthcare Experiences among Sexual and Gender Minorities.,” Providence, RI. (2023).

Rhode Island Public Health Association 2023 Inaugural Public Health Conference, “Brain Injury and Substance Use in Young Adults: The Need for Integrating Care.,” Providence. (April, 2023).

Rhode Island Public Health Association 2023 Inaugural Public Health Conference, “Brain Injury and Substance Use in Young Adults: The Need for Integrating Care.,” Providence. (April, 2023).

Johnson & Wales University, Student Research, Design, & Innovation Symposium, “Brain Injury and Substance Use in Young Adults: The Need for Integrating Care.,” Providence. (April, 2023).

Transformative Approaches Expo 2022. Johnson & Wales University, “Cultivating a Sense of Belonging Through Experiential Learning by Engaging Students in Advocating for Health Equity,” Providence. (April, 2023).

Johnson & Wales University, Student Research, Design, & Innovation Symposium, “Everyday discrimination and mental health among sexual and gender minorities: The moderating role of self-compassion.,” Providence. (April, 2023).

Johnson & Wales University, Student Research, Design, & Innovation Symposium, “Factors for Suicide Ideation Among College Students in Rhode Island,” Providence. (April, 2023).

Rhode Island Public Health Association 2023 Inaugural Public Health Conference, “Factors for Suicide Ideation Among College Students in Rhode Island,” Providence. (April, 2023).

Johnson & Wales University, Student Research, Design, & Innovation Symposium, “Occupational injustice and the right to play: A systematic review of accessible playgrounds for children with disabilities.,” Providence. (April, 2023).

Johnson & Wales University, Student Research, Design, & Innovation Symposium, “Pornography: A Concealed Behavior with Serious Consequences.,” Providence. (April, 2023).

Rhode Island Public Health Association 2023 Inaugural Public Health Conference., “Pornography: A Concealed Behavior with Serious Consequences.,” Providence. (April, 2023).

Johnson & Wales University, Student Research, Design, & Innovation Symposium, “Prioritizing the health care worker: A systematic review of rapid response mental health interventions during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic,,” Providence. (April, 2023).

Rhode Island Public Health Association 2023 Inaugural Public Health Conference, “Smartphone Addiction in Rhode Island Young Adults: A Pathway to Poor Mental Health.,” Providence. (April, 2023).

Johnson & Wales University, Student Research, Design, & Innovation Symposium, “Smartphone Addiction in Rhode Island Young Adults: A Pathway to Poor Mental Health.,” Providence. (April, 2023).

Johnson & Wales University, Student Research, Design, & Innovation Symposium, “Substance misuse among sexual and gender minorities: The role of everyday discrimination and identity,” Providence. (April, 2023).

Rhode Island Public Health Association 2023 Inaugural Public Health Conference, “The Mental Health Burden of Racial Discrimination in Young Adults,” Providence. (April, 2023).

Johnson & Wales University, Student Research, Design, & Innovation Symposium, “Addressing the Knowledge Gap: Exploring the Relationship Between Healthcare Discrimination and Disability Status Among Sexual and Gender Minorities.,” Providence. (April, 2023).

Rhode Island Public Health Association 2023 Inaugural Public Health Conference;, “Addressing the Knowledge Gap: Exploring the Relationship Between Healthcare Discrimination and Disability Status Among Sexual and Gender Minorities.,” Providence. (April, 2023).

American Occupational Therapy Association Inspire 2023 Annual Conference, “Health Equity & Occupational Justice: Examining the Association Between Disability & Health Care Discrimination Among Sexual & Gender Minorities,” American Occupational Therapy Association, Kansas City, MO, United States. (April 21, 2023).

American Public Health Association Annual Meeting and Exposition, “Adverse Childhood Experiences in Rhode Island: A Closer Look,” American Public Health Association, Boston, MA. (2022).

American Public Health Association Annual Meeting and Exposition, “Changes in substance use and availability among Rhode Island youth related to COVID-19 lockdowns: A natural experiment,” American Public Health Association, Boston, MA. (2022).

American Public Health Association Annual Meeting and Exposition, “Perceived Parent-, Peer-, and Self-Perceptions of Substance Use Harm among Rhode Island Youth Before and After COVID-19 Lockdowns,” American Public Health Association, Boston, MA. (2022).

American Public Health Association Annual Meeting and Exposition, “Recent trends and disparities in traumatic brain injuries in Rhode Island,” American Public Health Association, Boston, MA. (2022).

American Public Health Association Annual Meeting and Exposition, “Smartphone Screen Time and Co-morbid Mental Illness in University Students,” American Public Health Association, Boston, MA. (2022).

Johnson & Wales University Faculty Showcase, “Sports betting among Rhode Island young adults: A cross-sectional study,” Johnson & Wales University, Providence, RI. (2022).

Population Health at Work: Improving the World and Ourselves. 2022 American Psychological Association Conference, “Workplace discrimination among sexual and gender minorities,” American Psychological Association, Minneapolis, MN. (2022).

Expertise

epidemiology; behavioral health; infectious disease; injury and violence