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      Dr. Esther Afolalu

      PhD in Psychology, master's degree in Psychology, BSc in Nursing Science

      Senior Behavioral Scientist

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      Esther is a Senior Behavioral Scientist and holds a PhD in Psychology from the University of Warwick, U.K. She joined PMI in 2017 as a Postdoctoral Research Scientist, Epidemiology and Real-World Evidence. 

      Esther’s current role in the Behavioral Sciences team involves leading behavioral research projects, including working on the ABOUT™ Toolbox, a portfolio of self-report questionnaires that support consumer perception and behavior assessment related to the use of tobacco and nicotine products (TNPs).

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