David Jernigan
Professor
Boston University School of Public Health
Health Law, Policy & Management

PhD, University of California, Berkeley
MA, University of California, Berkeley
AB, Harvard College



Dr. Jernigan is best known for his action-research approach to the issue of alcohol advertising, marketing, and promotion and its influence on young people. His work has led to better advertising regulations and a clearer understanding of the evolving structure of the alcohol industry. His work is policy relevant and scientifically rigorous. Dr. Jernigan has been very active in translating research findings into policy and practice. He testifies regularly at city, state, and national levels around alcohol advertising and youth, alcohol availability, and taxation. He also trains advocates around the world using the best evidence.

Assistant Dean
Boston University School of Public Health
Public Health Practice




Harms To Others from Drinking Among College Students
09/20/2018 - 06/30/2024 (PI)
NIH/National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
5R01AA025980-04

Technical Assistance and Research Support for CityHealth
03/16/2023 - 03/15/2024 (PI)
Vose River Charitable Fund


Technical Assistance and Research Support for CityHealth
02/01/2022 - 03/15/2023 (Subcontract PI)
Vose River Charitable Fund de Beaumont Fdn


NEO CityHealth Fund Grant
07/01/2021 - 01/31/2022 (PI)
NEO Philanthropy, Inc


Country Alcohol Policies Validation Project
12/03/2021 - 12/31/2021 (PI)
World Health Organization


CityHealth Consulting Agreement
07/01/2020 - 06/30/2021 (PI)
NEO Philanthropy, Inc


CityHealth Mapping Agreement
03/01/2019 - 09/30/2020 (PI)
NEO Philanthropy, Inc


City Health Consulting Agreement
04/01/2018 - 06/30/2020 (PI)
NEO Philanthropy, Inc


Marijuana Ads in Traditional and Social Media: Influence and Policy Implications
04/01/2018 - 06/30/2020 (Subcontract PI)
University of Wisconsin System NIH NIDA
5R01DA041641-04

Monitoring the Marketing of Alcohol to Reduce Youth Exposure
10/01/2015 - 09/29/2019 (Sub-Project Level Key Person)
Johns Hopkins University HHS CDC
5U48DP005045-05

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  1. Rosen EM, Trangenstein PJ, Fullem PL, Yeh JC, Jernigan DH, Xuan Z. Interrupted Time Series Analysis of Bar/Tavern Closing Hours and Violent Crime. JAMA Intern Med. 2024 Apr 01.View Related Profiles. PMID: 38557765; PMCID: PMC10985626; DOI: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2024.0255;
     
  2. Rossheim ME, LoParco CR, Berg CJ, Tillett KK, Trangenstein PJ, Henry D, Yockey RA, Livingston MD, Jernigan DH, Sussman SY. Derived psychoactive cannabis products and 4/20 specials: An assessment of popular brands and retail price discounts in Fort Worth, Texas, 2023. Drug Alcohol Depend. 2024 Mar 01; 256:111119. PMID: 38350186
     
  3. Hall MG, Lee CJY, Jernigan DH, Ruggles P, Cox M, Whitesell C, Grummon AH. The impact of "pinkwashed" alcohol advertisements on attitudes and beliefs: A randomized experiment with US adults. Addict Behav. 2024 May; 152:107960. PMID: 38309239; PMCID: PMC10923020; DOI: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2024.107960;
     
  4. Rossheim ME, Tillett KK, Vasilev V, LoParco CR, Berg CJ, Trangenstein PJ, Yockey RA, Sussman SY, Siegel M, Jernigan DH. Types and Brands of Derived Psychoactive Cannabis Products: An Online Retail Assessment, 2023. Cannabis Cannabinoid Res. 2024 Jan 19. PMID: 38237125
     
  5. Hearne S, Jernigan DH. Who Will Advocate to Keep the Public Healthy? Establishing Competency-Based Advocacy Training for the Public Health Field. J Public Health Manag Pract. 2024 Jan-Feb 01; 30(1):3-7. PMID: 37966950
     
  6. Hearne SA, Jernigan DH, Frey M, Matthews GW, Baker EL. Strengthening Advocacy Skills for Public Health Leaders. J Public Health Manag Pract. 2023 Nov-Dec 01; 29(6):950-952. PMID: 37738602
     
  7. Yeh JC, Premachandra B, Lewis NA, Niederdeppe J, Jernigan DH. Identities, drinking behaviors and cancer beliefs among African-American and White American adults: A qualitative analysis. J Ethn Subst Abuse. 2023 Jul 12; 1-22. PMID: 37435873
     
  8. Moreno MA, Jenkins MC, Trangenstein PJ, Whitehill JM, Stratman ZE, Jernigan DH. Adolescents' Views on Preventing Youth Cannabis Marketing Exposure: A Concept Mapping Approach. J Stud Alcohol Drugs. 2023 Sep; 84(5):684-692. PMID: 37219037; PMCID: PMC10600966; DOI: 10.15288/jsad.22-00299;
     
  9. Jernigan DH. Alcohol and Public Health: Failure and Opportunity. Milbank Q. 2023 Apr; 101(S1):552-578. PMID: 37096612; PMCID: PMC10126957; DOI: 10.1111/1468-0009.12631;
     
  10. Yeh JC, Niederdeppe J, Lewis NA, Jernigan DH. Social Media Campaigns to Influence Alcohol Consumption and Related Harms, Attitudes, and Awareness: A Systematic Review. J Stud Alcohol Drugs. 2023 Jul; 84(4):546-559. PMID: 37014651
     
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Alcohol and Cancer Risk: Most Americans Aren't Aware of the Link

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Coronavirus brings quick changes to state alcohol laws

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The Boston Globe 2/10/2020

Binge drinking and teenagers: What are they thinking?

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How Instagram Can Make Quitting Drinking Harder

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Sobering Up in an Alcohol-Soaked Nation

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The High Cost Of Alcohol Misuse In The US

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Alcohol is killing more people, and younger. The biggest increases are among women

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Alcohol Companies Are Funding Research To Convince You Drinking Is Healthy

The Huffington Post 4/14/2018

2015-2016 Lipitz Public Health Policy Faculty Award
2014 43rd Annual Conference of the Public Health Association of Australia: Basil Hetzel Oration speaker
2010 National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors (NASADAD): Award of Excellence
2004 Alcohol in Developing Societies (co-author): Addiction Book Prize
1996 American Council on Alcohol Problems: National Citation of Merit Award
1983-1984 University of California at Berkeley Department of Sociology: Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health: Exceptional Teacher
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Underage Alcohol Use
Advertising as Topic
Marketing
Alcoholic Beverages
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