Researcher
David Ahrens is a Researcher primarily based out of the UW Carbone Cancer Center. He conducts research for the
state's tobacco surveillance and evaluation program and training and technical assistance service. He has authored
numerous papers on tobacco epidemiology, most recently, a study of exposure to secondhand smoke in homes. He has
many years of experience in public policy and consults with state and local organization on policy strategies.
David Ahrens has a Masters in Science in Industrial Relations (Labor Economics) from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Prior to his work in public health, David worked as the chief staff member of a legislative committee on health policy and as the research director of a public employee labor union with many members employed in health services.
Contact Information:
David Ahrens, MS
University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute
610 Walnut Street, 389 WARF
Madison, WI 53726-2336 USA
Phone: (608) 265-6386
Email: dmahrens@uwcarbone.wisc.edu