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            Senior Scientist, William (Bill) C. Kerr, PhD, is Director of ARG’s National Alcohol Research Center and Co-Directs the National Alcohol Survey and the Health Disparities projects.  Bill also serves as the scientific director at ARG and continues to lead R01 projects, including a grant to investigate secondhand harms from alcohol and other drugs.

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            Senior Scientist Nina Mulia, DrPH, is Center Associate Director and Director of the Alcohol Services project. She specializes in and has published widely on race and ethnicity and socioeconomic disparities in heavy drinking, alcohol problems, and alcohol services utilization.

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            This project, led by Camillia Lui, PhD, traces trends in harmful drinking patterns over a 40-year period, and identifies a range of alcohol-related precursors and problems through event-based and population-based approaches to inform early screening and interventions for high-risk groups.

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            Scientist and Deputy Scientific Director, Priscilla Martinez, oversees the survey design, data collection, and analyses.  In the latest cycle of the NAS, Priscilla conducted dried blood spot sampling to help better understand the relationship between how our immune systems work and what role they might play in how alcohol use can affect our mental health.

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Scientists

Jack Yeh

January 1, 2026 by

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Niles Zoschke

February 6, 2025 by

Dr. Zoschke is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow and Research Scientist at the Alcohol Research Group, a division of Public Health Institute. They have more than a decade of experience in public health research and practice, with a particular emphasis on substance/tobacco use among marginalized populations. Their career has spanned local health departments, academic research centers, and community coalitions. They have contributed to multiple national CDC Best Practices User Guides for tobacco … [Read more...]

Edwina Williams

December 19, 2024 by

Edwina Williams has a master’s degree in public health from Brown University. She has experience in collecting and analyzing state-level data on beverage-specific alcohol taxes using individual state revenue reports and the Alcohol Policy Information System from her work with Senior Scientist Bill Kerr. Edwina is also experienced in disparities research through her research on socioeconomic status and alcohol outlet density as indicators for increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Over the … [Read more...]

Anthony Surace

August 11, 2022 by

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Yachen Zhu

May 31, 2022 by

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Lee Ann Kaskutas

February 22, 2022 by

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Cat Munroe

December 14, 2019 by

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Pamela Trangenstein

October 5, 2018 by

Pamela Trangenstein is a scientist at the Alcohol Research Group with 15+ years of experience in substance use research, policy evaluation, and public health communication. Her work bridges data analysis and policy application, providing actionable insights for local, national, and international audiences. At ARG, Pamela has led projects examining alcohol and cannabis policies, harms related to alcohol’s effects on others, and the dynamics of retail environments. Prior to joining ARG, she was a … [Read more...]

Christina Tam

October 6, 2016 by

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Won Kim Cook

September 11, 2015 by

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Latest News

January 2nd, 2026
Webinar Series: Overcoming Barriers to Opioid Treatment Research in Recovery Housing
December 31st, 2025
In the News: Scientist Priscilla Martinez Discusses the Unpublished Alcohol Intake and Health Study
December 29th, 2025
How People with Substance Use Disorder Can Benefit from Different Types of Support Groups
December 15th, 2025
How Neighborhoods and Culture Shape Alcohol Problems in Young Mexican Americans
November 15th, 2025
Exploring Links Between Substance Use Combinations and Mental Health Wellness in College Students

Recent Findings

December 15th, 2025
How Neighborhoods and Culture Shape Alcohol Problems in Young Mexican Americans
November 15th, 2025
Exploring Links Between Substance Use Combinations and Mental Health Wellness in College Students
April 2nd, 2025
New Study Reveals Why Alcohol Use Increased During the Pandemic
November 23rd, 2024
Data disaggregation reveals hidden suicide risk
November 21st, 2024
Millions of Americans Hurt By Others’ Drinking, Drug Use: Study

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We are a non-profit research organization that seeks to improve public health through deepening our understanding of alcohol and other drug use and investigating innovative approaches to reduce its consequences for individuals, families, and communities.

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