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Allison Lazard
Guest AuthorAllison Lazard, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Hussman School of Journalism and Media and a Member of the Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Her research revolves around a core interest in how visual and interactive design influences the perception and impact of health messages.