# Dr Marina Murphy

Head of External Affairs UK and Scientific Affairs, Haypp Group

Marina is head of external affairs UK and scientific affairs at Haypp Group, an online retailer of nicotine products.

She has more than 20 years of experience spanning scientific research, regulatory science, communications and public affairs, with a particular focus on tobacco harm reduction and nicotine products.

Prior to joining Haypp, Marina held senior scientific and regulatory roles at Juul Labs, British American Tobacco and ANDS, where she worked across product science, regulatory affairs and external engagement.

She holds a PhD in chemistry from the University of Galway (formerly the National University of Ireland, Galway) and an MSc in science communication from Dublin City University.

Marina is a published author in the field of nicotine science and tobacco harm reduction and is a regular media commentator on the science and policy of smoke-free nicotine products.

Throughout her career, she has focused on translating complex scientific evidence into practical, evidence-based policy, with the aim of improving public understanding and supporting effective tobacco harm reduction.

Profile: https://experts.pressassociation.com/expert/115

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## Views

- [Vapes to be put in plain packaging to protect children](https://experts.pressassociation.com/expert/115/views/cf5280069644fbcf)
- [Gen Z exposed to surge in smoking content online as experts warn of ‘cigfluencer’ trend](https://experts.pressassociation.com/expert/115/views/24e9fa2ad16d0aa2)
- [Misinformation and mixed messaging leading to smoking resurgence](https://experts.pressassociation.com/expert/115/views/cc0ad2249e637ec3)
- [London flagged as potential hotspot for smoking resurgence](https://experts.pressassociation.com/expert/115/views/28d362608109868d)