Matt Motta

Guest Author

Matt Motta, PhD is an assistant professor in the Department of Health Law, Policy & Management at the Boston University School of Public Health. His research aims to identify the prevalence and causes of policy-relevant misinformation acceptance, and to devise health communication strategies aimed at promoting evidence-based health policy.

Matt's Work:

03.25.2024 American flag in background with a light shining on a ballot box –US elections and voting concept

The 2024 Presidential Election Is Making Americans Anxious

Those who are paying the closest attention to the 2024 Presidential Election are experiencing a wide range of negative emotions about it—including anxiety, nervousness, stress, and anger.

Guest Author Matt Motta

11.04.2022 vaccines and blood vials arranged in american flag

GOP Politicians are “Throwing Away Their Shot”

By failing to actively promote evidence-based health policy, political leaders perpetuate an opinion environment that supports lawmakers who aim to weaken vaccine mandates.

Guest Author Matt Motta