APRIL 11, 2025
W. Douglas Evans, Ph.D.
Professor | Department of Prevention and Community Health & Global Health
Director | BRIGHT Institute
https://brightinstitute.gwu.edu/
Milken Institute School of Public Health
Co-Program Leader
Cancer Control and Health Equity
The George Washington University
About the Presentation: Digital media are omnipresent in modern life. But the science of using digital media for health promotion and disease prevention is still very early in its development. This presentation describes current research on using digital media for behavior change, discusses theory as it applies to this area, and explores recent research and findings from experimental studies in public health.
About the Presenter: Dr. W. Douglas Evans is Professor of Prevention and Community Health & Global Health in the Milken Institute School of Public Health at The George Washington University. Dr. Evans has published over 200 peer-reviewed journal articles, books and book chapters. His work focuses on the translation of communication and marketing strategies into health promotion and disease prevention in the United States and in low and middle income countries (LMIC) worldwide. He studies digital health technologies, including mobile phones and social media, and their application to changing health behavior. He applies these methodologies to reduce health disparities and improve health equity.