Eric Leas

Eric Leas is an Assistant Professor at the University of California, San Diego, where they focus on leveraging modern analytical methods to enhance public health understanding and inform health policy, particularly regarding substance use regulation. They transitioned to this role after completing a postdoctoral fellowship at Stanford Medical School. As the Principal Investigator of The Tobacco E-commerce Lab, Eric develops methods to study compliance with tobacco sales laws while also teaching a graduate course titled "The Internet as Data." Their engagement with various public and university committees underscores their commitment to mentoring and public service, particularly in youth substance use prevention initiatives.