Welcoming Dr. Marks to BSSM!
We are excited to welcome Dr. Laura Reid Marks, Ph.D., Ed.S., MAE, to the Department of Behavioral Sciences and Social Medicine! Earning her Ed.S. & MAE from the University of Florida, and Ph.D. from Purdue University, Dr. Marks is currently an associate professor working directly with our Center for Translational Behavioral Science, and the director of the GROWTH (Global Research on Working to Ameliorate Health Disparities) Research Lab. Her recent research projects have focused on health disparities in people of color and the development of culturally tailored interventions. She is currently funded by a K23 through NIAAA to culturally tailor a mindfulness mobile health application for Black emerging adults who engage in risky alcohol use.