THE POWER OF MEDIA
Research is the first step in promoting social and policy-based change. But research in a vacuum is never enough. Instead it needs to be translated in order to make it more understandable, meaningful, and part of a larger story aimed at improving human health. Media coverage has the power to transform research into action, click to see our stories.
Description: This category includes interviews in news media outlets via print and online about GHPI's work, expertise and research
Interview and research coverage about COVID-19 conspiracy theories and misinformation about treatment.
Interview and coverage of research and innovation to detect suspect COVID-19 products on social media.
Interview and research coverage in Vox-Recode highlighting research work and NIH SBIR funded startup company.
Interview in NBC News investigative journalism piece on illegal sale of vaping and cannabis/THC on social media.
Research mentioned by Op Ed by Fareed Zakaria on Iranian sanctions
Research coverage of our work using social media surveillance to detect wildlife trafficking
Article “What your social media posts tell the government about your drug use” highlighting work on social media, and opioid diversion and behavior
Interview regarding access to Twitter data for opioid research in BuzzFeed and illegal online drug sales
Pro. Mackey bring his blockchain expertise to the Convege2Xcelerate conference at Columbia University in New York City.
Pro. Mackey spoke in the blockchain roundtable about how will blockchain impact healthcare
Prof. Mackey presented at the summit hosted by Food and Drug Administration.
Coverage of Prof. Mackey's health and blockchain presentation at HIMSS 2018.
Prof. Mackey Prof. Mackey interviewed about his views on the Blockchain.
Prof. Mackey interviewed about his study on using machine learning to detect illegal sales of opioids online.
Prof. Mackey interviewed about his Peer-Reviewed study on using machine learning to detect illegal sales of opioids online.
Prof. Mackey interviewed about his study on using machine learning to detect illegal sales of opioids online.
Prof. Mackey interviewed about the future of blockchain for the pharma supply chain
Prof. Mackey interviewed for story on drug companies using prescription drug discount programs to gain access to patient data
Prof. Mackey interviewed and research featured in article on global fake medicines
Prof. Mackey interviewed for research on AJTMH publication on fake medicines
Prof. Mackey interviewed for research on his research on counterfeit Avastin entering the US drug supply chain
Prof. Mackey interviewed for research and advocacy on new health-related top-level domain names including the .health
Article highlighting Prof. Mackey's participation on a bioethics panel during BIO 2014
Interview featuring Prof. Mackey on updates on the new health domains and concerns
News article and interview of Prof. Mackey on pharmaceutical marketing, social media, and patient engagement
TV interview and coverage of research and innovation to detect COVID-19 fake products and scams on the Internet on PIX11 News.
Interview and academic coverage discussing blockchain and global health education, research and innovation activities.
Interview and research coverage in Vox-Recode highlighting research work and NIH SBIR funded startup company.
Interview in Healthline highlighting work on published on illegal online access to drugs and diabetes products.
Interview Mass General article on blockchain's role in healthcare and future opportunities and challenges
Coverage in Morning eHealth section of Politico PRO on illicit opioid sales online
Interview in Vox regarding FDA action against online sellers of contraceptive products and past research
CNN article interview linking opioid prescribing to online purchasing and social media access
Pro.Mackey interviewed about DTC screening test from a regulatory or a law enforcement standpoint.
Article highlighting Prof. Mackey's discussion about several aspects of blockchain technology.
Article highlighting Prof. Mackey's study on using machine learning tho identify illegal drug sales on sites.
Prof. Mackey published article on STAT News First Opinion on WHO report and progress made towards combating fake medicines
Prof. Mackey interviewed about his study on using machine learning to detect illegal sales of opioids online.
Prof. Mackey interviewed about his study on using machine learning to detect illegal sales of opioids online.
Prof. Mackey interviewed on radio by BBC about recent research on global health corruption
Prof. Mackey interviewed about cigarette package warnings and intellectual property rights including plain packaging legislation
Published work cited in STAT news report on global health and corruption
Prof. Mackey interviewed for CNN article on how to pay less for prescription drugs and the impact of marketing on pharmaceutical drug pricing
Article discussing special issue in Global Health Governance journal highlighting published research by Prof. Mackey on the Ebola crisis
Media coverage of research on illicit online pharmacies use of Twitter to promote illegal prescription drug sales
Prof. Mackey interviewed for research on e-cigarette sales online and the use of social media by vendors
Prof. Mackey interviewed and featured in special magazine issue on falsified medicines
Prof. Mackey interviewed for research on AJTMH publication on fake medicines
Prof. Mackey interviewed about anti-counterfeiting technologies and possible developments in the field
Prof. Mackey's research on health domains featured in article calling for action
Interview and coverage of research and innovation in detecting fake COVID-19 products and testing kits on social media.
Interview and research coverage in deeplearning.ai The Batch newsletter discussing public health data science innovation.
News coverage of artificial intelligence work in substance abuse and startup company activity.
Interview and research coverage highlighting work on social media and illegal wildlife trafficking research.
Interview and research coverage on our work using machine learning to detect wildlife trafficking on social media
Media coverage of our study using deep learning to detect illicit drug sales on Instagram
Interview and research coverage in Wall Street Journal highlighting work on Twitter, opioids and machine learning
Research coverage in Reuters on JAMA Network Open commentary on substandard and falsified medicines
Pro. Mackey presented at the summit hosted by Food and Drug Administration.
Prof. Mackey's research on illegal sales of opioids online in article calling for action.
Prof. Mackey interviewed in MedCity News article on regulatory developments regarding direct-to-consumer genetic testing
Prof. Mackey interviewed about his study on using machine learning to detect illegal sales of opioids online.
Prof. Mackey interviewed in article on using machine learning to detect illegal sales of opioids online.
Prof. Mackey interviewed about his views on the new .health domain and quality of health information online
Prof. Mackey interviewed about his integration of IHME data into his global health policy courses
Prof. Mackey interviewed about Uruguay tobacco control legislation on tobacco packaging restrictions
Prof. Mackey interviewed about fake medicines and their impact on patients in the United States, including counterfeit Avastin
Media coverage of research on illicit online pharmacies use of Twitter to promote illegal prescription drug sales
Prof. Mackey interviewed for Science Magazine news article on the impact of the Transpacific Partnership Agreement on medicines access
Prof. Mackey interviewed for research on counterfeit medicines in the global drug supply chain
Research coverage of work done with U.S. Department of State by Prof. Mackey on drug safety
Prof. Mackey's interviewed on his research and concerns about health domains
News article and interview of Prof. Mackey's research on social media and direct-to-consumer advertising
News article and interview of Prof. Mackey on future of web domains and the .health gTLD
Prof. Mackey interviewed for ABC World News article and TV broadcast on illicit online pharmacies (see video below)
Description: This category includes coverage via TV, video and podcasts. This includes live TV broadcasts, video productions, and video of research and policy presentations.
Video presentation of potential applications of Blockchain technology - Pharma supply chain.
Prof.Mackey talked about UCGHI Advocacy Initiative in UC Global Health Day.
Prof. Mackey's team were selected for the final judging round by HHS Opioid Code-a Thon.
Prof.Mackey attended Distributed Health session and explores the potential of Blockchain technology to guarantee the validity of a drug’s ownership, payment and transaction history
Video presentation of research on Pharmaceutical [Block]chain: The next frontier in the fight against counterfeit medicines?
Prof. Mackey interviewed via podcast on illicit online pharmacies and risk to youth and adolescents
Prof. Mackey interviewed on live national TV broadcast of ABC World News on research and dangers of online pharmacies
Prof. Mackey interviewed on live TV broadcast of KUSI News, San Diego on drug pricing and EpiPen debate
Video presentation of research on Public Health vs.Privacy-Exploring Ethics
Video presentation of research published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings on off-label regulation
Prof. Mackey interviewed on live national TV broadcast of ABC World News on research and dangers of online pharmacies
Video feature on health diplomacy special session during APHA annual meeting produced by APHA TV
Description: This category includes coverage via web blogs, stories and coverage by other professional organizations, blog posts, and website articles authored/co-authored by Prof. Mackey.
Article on COVID-19 "syndemic" of misinformation, fake products, and other illegal scams online
Interview in LinkedIn News about health sector inventions and innovation
BioMed Central blog article announcing appointment of Prof. Mackey as Section Editor of Global Health at BMC Public Health
BioMed Central On Health blog article by Prof. Mackey discussing published research and recent developments in international drug policy reform
Feature article discussing Prof Mackey's graduate studies and his research on the global counterfeit drug trade
Blog post for Economists on Peace website co-authored with Prof Topher McDougal on black markets during the COVID-19 crisis
Blog article co-authored with Vanessa Lopez on health policy and the dreamers
Prof. Mackey authors blog article in Oxford University Press blog website highlighting Oxford journal publication on illicit online pharmacies
BioMed Central On Medicine blog article by Prof. Mackey discussing published research on social media and expanded access to experimental drugs
Article published by Prof. Bryan Liang and Prof. Tim Mackey on reform of school-sponsored health insurance programs
Coverage of NIH funded startup S-3 Research and work on illicit opioid access online
Prof. Mackey is featured as a "50 Voices of the Future" in honor of UC San Diego Extension's first 50 years
Research coverage from the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy on study linking illegal online pharmacies and Twitter
BioMed Central On Medicine blog article by BMC Medicine Deputy Editor highlighting presentation by Prof. Mackey at ASTMH conference on fake medicines