Rachel Cassidy Jeopardy Profile: Age, Job, Family, Stats
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Rachel Cassidy Jeopardy Contestant Profile
Rachel Cassidy is an Associate Professor at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, where she holds the position of Vice Chair of Behavioral and Social Sciences. She specializes in behavioral and social sciences research with a primary focus on experimental psychology. Dr. Cassidy has dedicated over a decade to tobacco regulatory science, particularly exploring the effects of potential nicotine reductions in cigarettes on young adults and adolescents. Her significant research includes the first clinical trial of very low nicotine content cigarettes in 15-20 year olds and studies on the impact of such reductions on smoking behaviors among young adults aged 18-24.
She earned her Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Florida, focusing on nicotine’s effects on behavior through a behavioral economic lens. Throughout her career, Dr. Cassidy has received several prestigious awards and grants, including a K01 Career Development Award in Tobacco Control Regulatory Research from the National Cancer Institute and an R03 Early Career Scientist Award to examine the behavioral economics of e-cigarettes. Currently, she leads an R01 grant with Dr. Suzanne Colby, investigating the potential impacts of reducing permissible nicotine levels on adolescent tobacco use. Dr. Cassidy’s work also extends to studying the co-use of cannabis and tobacco among youths, for which she developed a behavioral economic task under a pilot grant.
Her contributions to science are aimed at understanding and mitigating tobacco use among younger populations, emphasizing the transformative potential of tobacco control policies like the FDA’s nicotine reduction standard (NRS). Dr. Cassidy also explores the effects of alternative tobacco products like e-cigarettes and cigarillos, reflecting her commitment to reducing the health burden of tobacco across the lifespan.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Rachel Cassidy |
| Location & Residence | Providence, Rhode Island |
| Profession & Jobs | Associate Professor, Vice Chair of Behavioral and Social Sciences (Research) at Brown University |
| Gender & Sex | Female |
| Age & Date of Birth | |
| Nationality & Ethnicity | American |
| Education & School | Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Florida |
| Relationships (Married/Dating/Sexuality) & Family | |
| Biography & More Details | Experimental psychologist focused on tobacco regulatory science, especially in reducing youth smoking through policy and research on nicotine reduction. |
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Rachel Cassidy Jeopardy Results
| Returning Champion | Contestant | Contestant | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, 16 October 2024 | Rishabh Wuppalapati Vernon Hills, Illinois Undergraduate Student at the University of Pennsylvania 1 Day Winnings of $22,201 Winning Score: $20,201 Round 2 Score: $10,400 Round 1 Score: $3,200 | Jay Eversman Saint Louis, Missouri Environmental Attorney Final Score: $1 Round 2 Score: $4,800 Round 1 Score: $3,800 | Rachel Cassidy Providence, Rhode Island Associate Professor Final Score: $19,701 Round 2 Score: $10,100 Round 1 Score: $2,400 |